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Young Learners Initiative

The lovable characters on WILL-TV children's programs help kids learn the sounds of letters, the value of numbers and social skills like sharing.

But WILL's Young Learners Initiative goes beyond the broadcast. YLI provides workshops, books and educational resources to parents, teachers and child care providers.

Ready To Learn
Providing workshops and books to low-income families

Book Mentoring
Bringing volunteers, books and kids together

Between the Lions Project
Working with Title One schools

Parenting Counts
Offering best practices for parents of young children

Stories from YLI
The latest research helps child care provider Nina Hewitt calm down the babies in her infant room.


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Marilyn Kay brings her passion for teaching reading to WILL projects.


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Sharing stories through daily conversations is a powerful way to encourage your child's literacy skills.


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