


Practice reading with the help of local and national artists, athletes, and more!
In collaboration with Tennessee PBS, the state’s six PBS stations, the Tennessee Department of Education created “Starting with Sounds” to highlight the importance of early literacy and how families and students can practice reading by listening to national and local musicians, athletes, and champions of student success read their favorite books and sing songs to help build these critical skills.
In collaboration with Tennessee PBS, the state’s six PBS stations, the Tennessee Department of Education created “Starting with Sounds” to highlight the importance of early literacy and how families and students can practice reading by listening to national and local musicians, athletes, and champions of student success read their favorite books and sing songs to help build these critical skills.
Carl Ray | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Read and sing along with Country music singer Carl Ray.
Carl Ray | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Ellie Holcomb | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Read and sing along with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb.
Ellie Holcomb | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Jake Hoot | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Read and sing along with Country music singer Jake Hoot.
Jake Hoot | Starting with Sounds | Tennessee PBS
Starting with Sounds is a local public television program presented by NPT.
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