Air dates

December 8, 2009
4:00 AM A Chance to Read
4:26 AM Toddling Toward Reading
December 2, 2009
3:30 AM Reading and the Brain
3:56 AM A Chance to Read
4:23 AM Toddling Toward Reading

Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers

Curricular Area: Language Arts/Communication, Professional Development

Grade Level: PreK-2

Program Web Site:
Reading Rockets
Teacher Guide:
See Web site

Record Rights: One year record and erase. No duplication allowed.

Series Length:
3 programs

Program Length:
30 minutes


This series examines how children learn to read, why so many struggle, and how adults can help them. Each episode illustrates a stage of the reading process, incorporating the latest research and featuring the country's top reading experts.


301. Reading and the Brain
Henry Winkler hosts an exploration of how brain scientists are working to help struggling readers.

401. A Chance to Read
Molly Ringwald hosts a look at the challenges facing kids with disabilities and what schools across the country are doing to help them find success.

501. Toddling Toward Reading
Reba McEntire hosts an examination of what it takes to give preschoolers early literacy skills.

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