"Having spent many years in elementary school library media centers as a specialist, I can attest to the verifiable truth that Reading Rainbow is one of the most popular TV programs in schools. The wide variety of learning experiences available on each episode is invaluable. Children are exposed to a rich selection of books as well. The curricular connections, through a plethora of subject matter, are the appeal for educators and the fun, engaging format hooks the children."
Bly Brown Education Specialist WVPT Virginia's Public Television

Developed to encourage positive attitudes toward reading and learning Reading Rainbow sparks an interest in books, reinforces reading and expands a viewer's world.  For over 15 years Reading Rainbow has been the most used video resource in the classroom and winner of numerous awards. Click on link for complete list.   

Reading Rainbow episodes are an exciting way to open up new worlds of learning and inspire the imagination of kindergarten through fourth grade students.  Each episode is inspired by an outstanding children's book while LeVar Burton takes your children on adventures that motivate children to make reading a part of their everyday lives. 

Reading Rainbow sets the "benchmark"  with a strong multicultural focus, support for character education themes, integration with other curricular areas such as math, science, music, and the arts  and offering extensive free educational resources and curriculum tie-ins, lesson plans and more.  Links to specific resources are provided on individual episode pages.

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Click on "Details " for episode description and the Teacher's Guide provided free of charge.

Engage your student in scientific exploration and captivate  them with everyday mathematical applications by using Reading Rainbow!
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Matrices are provided to quickly identify the math or science concepts in each episode.