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# Music & Words
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/learning-read-npt3/episode/music-words-ujfnlv/
- Published: 2024-04-26T18:47:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-23T20:02:34.000Z
- Description: The connection between music and literacy builds a strong foundation for joyful learning.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Learning to Read, Season 2024, Episode 15, #ZZZ_Episode_83f68726-b351-46c5-a00e-fe21a95205b9, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_740a286e-c98c-402e-9107-d3a044f8924a, #v1.16

Experiencing and playing with sounds, expressions, and gestures helps children learn about language. The additional step of connecting music with printed words supports children’s early understanding that print carries meaning. Families can make this connection by reading – and singing! – from books that are based on song lyrics.