ELRN

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

[Book Dash @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 https://t.co/Q27SjJdb1N.

#bookdash

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

📚 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.

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

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.

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

💡 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.

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

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

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

📚 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.
https://t.co/dd9j96hBCA

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

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🔗https://t.co/HN7W3OuGiy

[Book Dash @bookdash]

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": https://t.co/mvSBAzmHNy

#earlybookownership #bookdash

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

Access resources to help parents read with their children! Get the Read@Home Parent Engagement Package now: https://t.co/C5IppXLbzW #ParentEngagement #ParentsOfX #LiteracyMatters #OER #ReadatHome

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

Do you want the world to have access to your educational resources? Join forces with ELRN today! Learn more: https://t.co/Zy3QPCK6yN or email [email protected]
#OER #OpenLicence #EarlyLiteracy #LearningResources

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

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: https://t.co/Zy3QPCKEol #LearningResources #FreeBooks #OER #OpenLicense #LiteracyMatters

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

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: https://t.co/ut93U3JSu4
#OER #OpenLicence #EarlyLiteracy #FreeBooks #LiteracyMatters #ReadEveryDay

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

We love to see how open licensing can ensure great content reaches wider audiences!

[Book Dash @bookdash]

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! https://t.co/x2uHkRElqH #everychild100books

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

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. https://t.co/g9FvShix9i

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

Did you know that open licensing has a multiplier effect? ⬇️

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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. https://t.co/1FJ8RgyKzC ⬇️

[Nal'ibali @nalibaliSA]

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 https://t.co/NkXBJTjwv4

#Nalibali #storytelling #Africanstories #readingforpleasure #digitalreading #literacy

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

It was great to participate in this event celebrating International Literacy Day! Thank you @thebookalliance @USAID @WBG_Education

[World Bank Education & Skills @WBG_Education]

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

[ELRN @ELRNetwork]

Join us at the GBA Literacy Day celebration next week!

[Global Book Alliance @thebookalliance]

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: https://t.co/5161YQpgcD @ELRNetwork