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Building a Reader
An interactive course that explores key literacy goals, strategies, and activities to support learning around language and literacy in children ages 2-5.
Join us for an interactive course that explores key literacy goals, strategies, and activities to support learning around language and literacy in young kids.
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![Tamir and Kayla read together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-StarReader-667x500.jpg)
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
![Julia, Wes, and Elmo crowd around a table of books](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-BuzzingAboutBooks-667x500.jpg)
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
![Printable activities for both inside and outside.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/USSI_PNC-Printable-Thumbs-April-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
![Rudy and his father read a book](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-OneMoreTime-667x500.jpg)
One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!
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Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
![Abby, Elmo and Rudy singing.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PNC_LearningPartyLyrics-667x500.png)
Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
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Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.