“Nobody can learn until they are ready to learn” - Fred Rogers
Ready To Learn is PBS’s nationwide effort to ensure that our children are prepared for educational success. Locally, the Community Idea Stations is extending the value of children’s educational television through local workshops for parents and early childhood educators to help them use PBS KIDS programs as teaching tools with the children in their care.
What is Ready To Learn?
Ready To Learn is . . .
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A daily line-up of non-violent, commercial free, educational children’s television programming.
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Educational messages between programs that urge children to be creative, curious, cooperative, and responsible learners.
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Free educational workshops designed to extend the value of children’s educational television by helping parents, childcare providers, and K-2 teachers use PBS KIDS programs as teaching tools.
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Supplementary support materials for children and adults, including a wide variety of online learning resources.
- The distribution of free children’s books and PBS Families magazine.
How do I find out more?
- Contact your local Ready To Learn Coordinator at 804-560-8134.
Ready To Learn Workshops
A variety of workshops are offered locally, including . . .
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“View, Do, READ!”
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Language to Literacy
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Get WILD About Reading with Between the Lions
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Utilizing PBS Kids in the K-2 classroom
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Sesame Street Beginnings
- Making the Most of Screen Time
Our workshops are fun, creative, and teach viewing techniques that promote learning and literacy. To schedule a Ready To Learn workshop, call (804) 560.8134.