The Science of Reading is a collection of research showcasing the best practices in teaching students how to read. The systematic strategies and structures include evidence-based instruction with data to support the reliability and success of students learning to read. Playwatch Kids and JASON Learning have partnered to create supplemental videos and suggested activities within the word recognition strands to support phonological awareness, decoding, and sight word recognition. These engaging short-form videos and accompanying suggested activities help students engage with and learn about the wonderful world of literacy.

Target Audience:
Early Childhood, PreK – 2

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
Phoneme, phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, syllable, grapheme, systematic, word recognition

Young children are naturally curious and wonder about the world around them. They ask questions and experiment as they interact with the world. Educators can share these videos to support scientific inquiry, key vocabulary, concept-based instruction, and the scientific inquiry cycle. Playwatch Kids and JASON Learning have partnered to create supplemental videos and suggested activities surrounding early childhood science concepts. These engaging short-form videos and accompanying suggested activities help students engage in scientific conversations and understanding.

Target Audience:
Early Childhood, PreK-2

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
Cycles, experiment, hippocampus, measure, observe, predict, senses

Playwatch Kids and JASON Learning have partnered to create supplemental videos and suggested activities surrounding early childhood math concepts. These engaging short-form videos and accompanying suggested activities help students engage in mathematical conversations and understanding. 

Target Audience:
PreK-2

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
Cardinal numbers, counting on, composing, decomposing, ordinal numbers, skip counting

As educators support student’s development and implementation of skills and strategies, we should consider the lens used when arranging opportunities to practice skills, creating learning experiences, or creating a learning environment. Consider strengths, interests, and readiness as you help students apply what they learn through the videos. Playwatch Kids and JASON Learning have partnered to create supplemental videos and suggested activities around situations that students might experience. These engaging short-form videos and accompanying suggested activities support students’ understanding of the importance of relationships with families and friends, how to be self-aware, believe in yourself, set goals, and be empowered to navigate bullying.

Target Audience:
Early Childhood, PreK-1

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
Active listening, affirmation, collaboration, decision-making, empathy, resilience, perspective