@ELRNetwork

An online platform for stakeholders working in education to find and download open licensed early learning resources

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Our wordless books are very popular and are thoroughly enjoyed by children and parents alike. The story possibilities are endless. Book Dash, in partnership with ChangeX, has seen some of our wordless books travel all over the world through changex.org/za/books-for-bri…. #bookdash
Our wordless books are very popular and are thoroughly enjoyed by children and parents alike. The story possibilities are endless. Book Dash, in partnership with ChangeX, has seen some of our wordless books travel all over the world through the “Books for Bright Futures” campaign https://www.changex.org/za/books-for-bright-futures. #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

ALT Our wordless books are very popular and are thoroughly enjoyed by children and parents alike. The story possibilities are endless. Book Dash, in partnership with ChangeX, has seen some of our wordless books travel all over the world through the “Books for Bright Futures” campaign https://www.changex.org/za/books-for-bright-futures. #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

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📚 By working together, we can preserve languages, foster cultural pride, and ensure that all children have access to books written in a language they know and love. 📧 Get in touch with our team to get a demonstration or discuss adding your resources to our growing collection.
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💡 Why it matters: Millions of children do not have access to storybooks in their mother tongue. Children who read books that reflect their language help them see themselves in the stories they read, fostering a deep connection to learning and reinforcing their cultural identity.
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This month, we will celebrate International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. The ELRN is committed to providing access to print-ready resources in underserved languages. earlylearningresourcenetwork…
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Did you know? 💬 43% of the world’s languages are endangered. 💬 87-year-old Ouma Katrina Esau is the only fluent speaker of South Africa’s N/uu language that remains. 💬 There are 500 spoken languages in Nigeria, however, most teaching still happens in English.
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The Framework provides: ✔️Recommendations for an “ideal” first children’s book collection ✔️Key design elements to captivate young readers. ✔️ InDesign templates ✔️User guidesfor templates and understanding print specifications
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📚 What Makes a Good Children’s Book? 🌍 Read@Home’s 100 First Children’s Books Framework offers guidance to projects developing book collections in underserved languages. earlylearningresourcenetwork…
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What’s holding back #SouthAfrica’s learners? The @WorldBank’s latest economic report reveals challenges in basic education and proposes bold reforms for a better future. 🗓️ Feb 4, 2025 | Explore insights with policymakers and thought leaders. Details🔗wrld.bg/zrAJ50UJZm9
DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. 8:30am – 10:30 (South Africa Standard Time; GMT+2)

ALT DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. 8:30am – 10:30 (South Africa Standard Time; GMT+2)

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As we start the new school year it is important to remember that reading is also a form of play based learning. Read delightful African story books aimed at children between the ages of 0-5 around the topic of "Let's Play": bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_the… #earlybookownership #bookdash
As we start the new school year it is important to remember that reading is also a form of play based learning. You can find African story books aimed at children between the ages of 0-5 in 11 South African languages on the Book Dash website.. Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let's Play": https://bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_themes%5B%5D=lp&wpessid=33781 We have 211 original titles that have been categorised into 15 themes to assist and spark a love in early years reading. Find free books to read, download and print at https://bookdash.org/books #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

ALT As we start the new school year it is important to remember that reading is also a form of play based learning. You can find African story books aimed at children between the ages of 0-5 in 11 South African languages on the Book Dash website.. Read delightful stories around the topic of "Let's Play": https://bookdash.org/books?s=&bd_themes%5B%5D=lp&wpessid=33781 We have 211 original titles that have been categorised into 15 themes to assist and spark a love in early years reading. Find free books to read, download and print at https://bookdash.org/books #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

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Access resources to help parents read with their children! Get the Read@Home Parent Engagement Package now: parentengagement.earlylearni… #ParentEngagement #ParentsOfX #LiteracyMatters #OER #ReadatHome
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Do you want the world to have access to your educational resources? Join forces with ELRN today! Learn more: earlylearningresourcenetwork… or email [email protected] #OER #OpenLicence #EarlyLiteracy #LearningResources
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Together, we can help educators and education partners access high-quality books. Contribute to the ELRN by sharing your print-ready files and make a global impact! Learn more: earlylearningresourcenetwork… #LearningResources #FreeBooks #OER #OpenLicense #LiteracyMatters
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Through the ELRN, Read@Home makes available free, print-ready teacher guides, textbooks, and children’s books in languages that kids know and love! Support a literate future: earlylearningresourcenetwork… #OER #OpenLicence #EarlyLiteracy #FreeBooks #LiteracyMatters #ReadEveryDay
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We love to see how open licensing can ensure great content reaches wider audiences!
Book Dash@bookdash23 Oct 2024
Did you know that you can re-use and adapt Book Dash books? @etlijinet is an Open Content Partner with Book Dash. Visit their YouTube page where they have translated and animated various Book Dash books into Amharic. Way to go! youtube.com/@etLijinet #everychild100books
All Book Dash books are published under an open license. This allows anyone to adapt the books in ways that best suit their needs and audience. Selamawit Mindaye is an Open Content Partner with Book Dash. Visit their YouTube page @Lijinet where they have translated and animated various Book Dash books into Amharic. Way to go! https://www.youtube.com/@etLijinet. Find free books to read, download and print at www.bookdash.org #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

ALT All Book Dash books are published under an open license. This allows anyone to adapt the books in ways that best suit their needs and audience. Selamawit Mindaye is an Open Content Partner with Book Dash. Visit their YouTube page @Lijinet where they have translated and animated various Book Dash books into Amharic. Way to go! https://www.youtube.com/@etLijinet. Find free books to read, download and print at www.bookdash.org #bookdash #earlybookownership #everychild100books

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The ELRN shares Read@Home procurement resources so you can learn about open licensing and how to use it in World Bank and other development projects to increase access to high-quality teaching and learning materials. earlylearningresourcenetwork…
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Content creation costs can be reduced by starting with existing OERs and adapting where relevant materials exist. Find OERs in underserved languages on the Early Learning Resource Network. earlylearningresourcenetwork… ⬇️
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Did you know that open licensing has a multiplier effect? ⬇️
Open licensing has a multiplier effect

ALT Open licensing has a multiplier effect

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Digital reading has increased amongst adults in South Africa, but only 5% of adults who live with children read digital materials with them. Read our recommendations for improving digital reading amongst adults and children in South Africa, and share your thoughts in the comments. See more @NRBarometerSA findings and recommendations here tinyurl.com/58dmd5z5 #Nalibali #storytelling #Africanstories #readingforpleasure #digitalreading #literacy
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It was great to participate in this event celebrating International Literacy Day! Thank you @thebookalliance @USAID @WBG_Education
World Bank Education & Skills
@WBG_Education17 Sep 2024
Practical approaches shared today by @WorldBank Read at Home, @USAID & @thebookalliance to reach more children with books: ➡️openly licensed titles ➡️platforms like @ELRNetwork ➡️better procurement practices ➡️track & trace app for book distribution ➡️parents & caregivers support
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Join us at the GBA Literacy Day celebration next week!
Global Book Alliance@thebookalliance12 Sep 2024
We are excited to introduce our next speaker Kirsty von Gogh, who will deliver a workshop on Access to Libraries in our upcoming International Literacy Day Event Celebration! Learn more here: linkedin.com/posts/global-bo… @ELRNetwork

GBA International Literacy Day 2024 Event — Global Book Alliance | Global Book Alliance

We are excited to introduce our next speaker Kirsty von Gogh, who will deliver a workshop on Access to Libraries in our upcoming International Literacy Day Event Celebration! Kirsty von Gogh is the...

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