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Between the Lions

Online activities for kids as well as info for teachers about the PBS series, Between the Lions, that promotes early elementary reading skills. Many of these programs can align with particular Word Work skills, such as the sound /er/ or /ch/. Thus, the TV shows can provide excellent TRI Extensions at instructional match. In addition, these shows have been shown in research studies to enhance reading outcomes, so teachers can feel comfortable turning these shows on when they align them with students' instructional needs.