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Free ReadyRosie early education resources made available to Tennesseans

Posted at 9:17 PM, Mar 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-30 22:17:39-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Department of Education and Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partnered with ReadyRosie to provide free early education activities and videos for children to do at home during the Coronavirus pandemic.

ReadyRosie is early education online platform and the partnership will give Tennesseans access to the content, which equips families with simple and fun activities to help their children learn while at home.

The ReadyRosie Modeled Moment videos are around two minutes long in both English and Spanish, the video “moments” feature real families demonstrating instructional activities that parents can then replicate with their own children and are rooted in learning goals for children on topics such as literacy, early math, health and well-being.

“As we continue to navigate these challenging times, we are excited to provide all Tennessee families with access to this incredible platform to help them create rich learning experiences at home,” said Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn in a press release. “The ReadyRosie platform is another resource from the state to help families engage with their children during this time by doing simple, instructional activities at home while promoting learning and bonding with their children.”

The ReadyRosie platform will be available for Tennessee families from April 1 through September 1. Families can easily register for free by clicking HERE, and can sign up to receive weekly text messages or emails with curated playlists of activities.

“Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is committed to continuing the important work of our early literacy programs and partnerships, especially during this unique and challenging time,” said James Pond, GELF President. “As we respond in ways that continue to fulfill our mission to support the children and families we serve in Tennessee, we are excited to partner with ReadyRosie to provide families with quality online resources to help children develop early literacy skills through reading and learning together.”