KPBS Ready To Learn

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A Place of Our Own

Celebrating Diversity
Being surrounded by people who don't speak your language is an intimidating experience. We will explore the things we can do to ease the integration of a child who speaks a different language. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Infant and & Toddler Development
Language development is the foundation for a child's ability to interact with the world. Learn how young children start developing language and how we can help them. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Play and Creativity
During this fun and interactive session learn about what children learn from their play, why free tie is important, and how you can provide opportunities that help children build social and problem solving skills. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Preventing Childhood Obesity
Learn how to stop the epidemic of childhood obesity in its tracks, with easy-to-use strategies that help children eat healthy and keep their growing bodies in shape. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Language & Literacy: Print-Rich Environment
Learn how to help children build their language and literacy skills by taking advantage of opportunities that already exist in your daily routine and by surrounding children with opportunities to read and write. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Storytelling
Learn how easy it is for anyone to become a storyteller. See how telling stories helps children build language and literacy skills. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Supporting Children with Disabilities
During this fun and interactive session learn how to identify disabilities, how to include children with special needs in regular routines, and how inclusion benefits everyone. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

Using TV to Help Children Learn
Learn how to help children develop healthy viewing habits, and get the most from their screen time. Participants receive a children’s book, a set of activity cards, a DVD and resources.

For more information or to schedule a KPBS Ready To Learn workshop contact 1.800.481.2151 or e-mail mytraining@ymcacrs.org.