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PBS KIDS Island
http://pbskids.org/island/
PBS KIDS Raising Readers
& Ready To Learn Mission
Use public media that is both engaging and
educational to build the reading skills of children ages
of 2-8, especially those from low-income families.
What is PBS KIDS Island?
PBS KIDS Island is the web centerpiece of the PBS
KIDS Raising Readers national literacy initiative,
which is funded by cooperative agreement between
the US Department of Education and the Ready To
Learn Partnership.
What is PBS KIDS Island?
• A web site which provides free
reading games and activities
for children, parents,
caregivers and teachers to
use at home or in the
classroom.
• Use the power of the Web to
help your students build
valuable skills to improve their
reading skills!
Grounded in research
The initiative involves a significant commitment to research – with
more than 60 research studies underway. This research directs
investigation at all stages and in diverse areas that include social
marketing, reading pedagogy, and media usage. This work is
conducted by leading researchers at universities, foundations
and global research firms.
It taps into the power of characters to
increase learning
Story and character are historically powerful conventions for
learning – and the bond between children and characters on
public television shows is well known. Programs and activities
that are a part of the Ready to Learn Initiative make frequent use
of characters to help young people recognize letters, form words
and develop reading skills.
Sesame Street
Between the Lions
Super Why
Word World
Martha Speaks
The New Electric Company
Web Literacy Framework
X = Between The Lions
X = Super Why! X = Sesame Street
X = WordWorld
Tour PBS KIDS Island
http://pbskids.org/island/
Questions?
http://pbskids.org/island/