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November is National Family Literacy Month, a chance to celebrate the ways families learn together through reading, storytelling, conversation and play.
November is National Family Literacy Month, a chance to celebrate the ways families learn together through reading, storytelling, conversation and play. As the days grow shorter and families spend more time indoors, there are plenty of opportunities to make literacy part of everyday routines — and PBS KIDS is here to help!
Whether you love the nightly routine of sitting down with a book or prefer to weave stories and words into everyday life, PBS KIDS has shows, games, activities and more to help your family learn together.
The Super Readers are back in “Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures,” an all-new series that invites viewers — Super You included — into an epic comic book world.
In each story, viewers help five familiar reading heroes save the day and protect Reader Valley from silly Super Villains. Each Super Reader has unique literacy powers and gadgets to help along the way.
Kids can put their word-recognition skills to the test with Power Paige’s Super Word Search. Find and circle the words to help this Super Reader complete her mission!
Daniel Tiger loves sharing stories with his friend O the Owl. With the Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks app, he can share that love with your family, too. The app features a library of interactive stories narrated by Daniel, with lessons about sharing, helping others and navigating everyday experiences. Read and explore the stories together, and talk about what Daniel learns along the way.
As you prepare for the season of gratitude, use Daniel Tiger Thankfulness Cards to encourage children to express what matters to them. Younger children can draw a picture or share their thoughts with an adult, while older children can practice writing a few words or sentences.
Are your children excited to see family members over the holidays? Or are there loved ones they wish they could see? Print out the “Phoebe & Jay” postcard and invite your child to fill it out before sending it to someone special. Writing a message is a simple way to practice communicating with others.
If your kids will be helping prepare holiday treats, take some time to record a favorite family dish with the Our Family Recipe printable. Children can help list ingredients, describe preparation steps and record the story behind a cherished family recipe.
Then, play Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck, where players make recipes from various Sesame Street characters. Take the fun beyond the screen by writing down a recipe as you play and making a grocery list together.
Talk about ingredient names, read the list aloud and invite children to help find items in the kitchen or store. Everyday tasks like these give kids opportunities to explore words and see how reading and writing help us get things done.
Family literacy doesn’t have to mean setting aside extra time in an already busy day. Sharing a story, writing a note or preparing a family recipe can all create opportunities to learn together.
Visit the PBS KIDS for Parents website for more activities, printables and ideas to bring literacy into your family’s everyday life.
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