Reading Rockets Videos

Hosted by Henry Winkler, who has had his own struggles with reading, Reading and the Brain explores how brain scientists are working to solve the puzzle of why some children struggle to read and others don't. Startling new research shows the answer may lie in how a child's brain is wired from birth. Episode 8 from Reading Rockets' Launching Young Readers series.

Reading for Meaning highlights effective strategies to help kids understand -- and care about -- what they read, the ultimate goal of learning how to read. Features host Frank McCourt and children's book author Walter Dean Myers.

Toddling Toward Reading examines what it takes to give our preschoolers the early literacy skills they need to become successful readers. Meet the dedicated parents, teachers, and researchers who are discovering how to give our children a good start on a great future. Hosted by Reba McEntire. Episode 10 from Reading Rockets' Launching Young Readers series.

Fluent Reading explores the ability to decode quickly and achieve fluency. The program also demonstrates how early testing and intervention can help struggling readers. Features host Deborah Norville children's book author and illustrator William Joyce. Episode 3 from Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers series

Hosted by Fred Rogers, The Roots of Reading looks at the earliest stages of literacy in such locations as a baby speech lab and a Head Start center. The program examines how parents, childcare providers, and kindergarten teachers can get children started on the road to literacy. Features children's book author and illustrator Rosemary Wells (Max and Ruby).