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## Story Friends Frequently Asked Questions

### What areas of oral language are addressed in the intervention?

### Why these words?

Can young children really learn the challenging words in Story Friends—and why should they?

### 8 Strategies for Teaching Budding Readers

How can you support budding readers in early childhood settings?  Begin by teaching explicitly during storytime, expanding and enhancing instruction, and focusing on key skills.