{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reading Inspires by Reading Is Fundamental","title":"Read Aloud, Reach Every Learner","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3200,"description":"This webinar, hosted by Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), explores the critical role of reading aloud in fostering literacy and language comprehension for children of all ages. Dr. Molly Ness, a literacy expert, shares research-backed insights on the cognitive, emotional, and physiological benefits of read-alouds, both at home and in classrooms. Key points include:\nReading aloud is the single most important activity for literacy success, building vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.\nInteractive read-alouds—with conversation and engagement—are most effective, and should include high-quality texts across genres, including nonfiction.\nScientific studies show that frequent read-alouds activate brain regions linked to language development, reduce stress, and even improve health outcomes in children, including premature infants and hospitalized kids.\nAuthor visits and read-alouds boost children’s motivation to read and write, especially when students can interact with authors.\nPractical strategies for families include modeling reading, creating cozy reading spaces, tracking books read, and integrating reading into daily routines beyond bedtime.\nFight the “decline at nine”: Continue read-alouds beyond age nine, as children still value and benefit from them.\nUse “think-alouds”: Model your thought process during reading to help children develop comprehension skills.\nRead above grade level: Children’s listening comprehension exceeds their reading ability until adolescence, so expose them to more complex texts.\nHighlight print features for young children to build early literacy skills.\nInclude nonfiction: Intentionally read informational texts to prepare children for academic demands.\nMultiple readings: Re-reading books allows for deeper vocabulary and comprehension work.\nThe session concludes with a Q&A on best practices for think-alouds and multiple readings, and encouragement for educators and families to make reading aloud a joyful, regular part of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PLM71TVYaKrIK0b-G2NoWp7Xdi0RdKxkYAKLXdYb2tA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NjQz/ZTdmZTE2ODA3OGJh/ZmM5NDkyMmZkNjI3/OWJkMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}