Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers

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.

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The Roots of Reading (#101)

Host Fred Rogers explores early stages of literacy and offers suggestions for parents and teachers. [26 minutes]
Sounds and Symbols (#102)

Phonemic awareness, phonics and teachers using innovative strategies with host Annette Bening. [26 minutes]
Fluent Reading (#103)

Debra Norville hosts this look at the ability of young readers to decode quickly & achieve fluency. [26 minutes]
Writing and Spelling (#104)

Vivica A. Fox hosts this look at methods for encouraging children to write & build their vocabulary. [26 minutes]
Reading for Meaning (#105)

Highlights effective comprehension strategies used to help kids understand what they read. [26 minutes]
Empowering Parents (#201)

Children's stories, shared to help parents catch reading problems early on is hosted by Al Roker. [26 minutes]
Becoming Bilingual (#202)

A look at what it takes to teach foreign language speaking children to read English. [26 minutes]
Reading and the Brain (#301)

Henry Winkler hosts an exploration of how brain scientists are working to help struggling readers. [26 minutes]
A Chance to Read (#401)

Molly Ringwald hosts a look at the challenges facing kids with disabilities in U.S. schools. [26 minutes]
Toddling Toward Reading (#501)

Reba McEntire hosts an examination of what it takes to give preschoolers early literacy skills. [26 minutes]