New U.S. television show supports early childhood literacy

To kick off National Literacy Month, preschoolers can step into a world where words truly are the stars of the show. “WordWorld,” which debuted September 3 on PBS KIDS(R) (check local listings), is a 3–D animated series funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, which encourages 3– to 5–year–old children to become friends with words. “WordWorld’s” humorous storylines focus on age–appropriate social–emotional lessons while introducing preschoolers to key literacy–based skills, such as letter recognition and phonological awareness. Read the news release about the show at prnewswire.com.