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About the Program
The PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative uses research-based, innovative television programs and related multi-media content to help meet the critical literacy needs of children ages 2-8, from low income families.
A unique 360 degree approach to learning surrounds families, caregivers, teachers and parents with ready-to-use literacy resources and supports at home, in school and in the community. The initiative harnesses the power of the media to enhance early literacy skills using content from PBS KIDS shows as a springboard for quality learning.
Integrated resources include:
- PBS KIDS Television Programs - Sesame Street, Between the Lions, Super WHY!, WordWorld, Martha Speaks, The Electric Company and WordWorld
- Online professional development courses for childcare providers
- PBS KIDS Island - A stimulating, interactive reading web site for kids, parents, teachers, caregivers
- PBS KIDS Raising Readers Library Corners
- Super WHY! Summer reading camps
- Martha Speaks Reading Buddies Program
- Community outreach activities and events
The national project is funded by U.S. Department of Education's Ready To Learn grant with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and the Ready to Learn Partnership.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/about/
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Community Events
Come learn more about the PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative at upcoming events.
Back to School Festival
Thursday, August 20, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enoch Pratt Library – Herring Run branch
The Electric Company: Feel the Power!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Catch a screening of the show, enjoy fun activities and great giveaways.
The Electric Company Circuit Tour: Re-Charge and Read!
September 26, 2009
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join us at the Baltimore Book Festival and enjoy The Electric Company Circuit Tour, a live interactive stageshow featuring popular cast member Shock.
Maryland State Family Childcare Association Conference
October 9-11, 2009
Princess Royale Conference Center
Ocean City, MD
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Information for Parents/Caregivers
Parents and caregivers discover handy tips and tools to encourage children to read. Link to relevant resources and easy-to-use activities that tie into everyday learning. Beyond just books, this site introduces many creative ways to raise a reader and encourage early learning.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/parents.html
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Resources for Teachers/Child Care Providers
Liven up classroom learning with links to lesson plans, articles and curricula to help every child learn to read. Show your students how fun reading can be when you bring Big Bird, Super WHY! and other favorite characters into classroom activities.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/teachers.html
Maryland childcare providers can learn online and meet professional development requirements with two PBS KIDS Raising Readers courses. Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success and Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media (PreK) are MSDE approved for 15 clock hours and offers licensed providers an opportunity to learn anytime, anywhere – online!
For more information:
http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/catalog/browse/?sa=3
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Fun for Kids at PBS KIDS Island
Take a voyage and have fun learning on this interactive island brimming with exciting stories, games and reading activities featuring content from PBS KIDS programs. An embedded progress tracker helps parents, teachers and caregivers monitor children's literacy skills and reading development online.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/
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PBS KIDS On-Air Programming
Roar and read with Between the Lions, fly high with Super WHY! and sing along with Sesame Street when you tune into the creative shows behind the PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative. Integrated content from the shows, engaging activities and quality resources throughout the site enhance and support children's literacy skills in a fresh new way.
MPT Children's Program Schedule
Sesame Street
Kids favorite, and parents too, Sesame Street brings a cast of furry friends to life to get kids ready for school and help establish an early foundation for learning. Colorful characters sing upbeat songs and interact with everyday people to engage children in relevant interactive learning.
Between the Lions
Lovable lions run a magical library where book characters come to life to help children learn letters and sounds through skits, songs and animation. The literacy series, for kids ages 4-7, playfully demonstrates the joys of reading with a fun-loving family of lions.
Super WHY!
Children ages 3-6 interact with literacy super heroes in a magical place called Storybook Village. The playful, animated characters solve problems with their unique literacy-based super powers. Leap into learning and get to know Alpha Pig with "Alphabet Power," Wonder Red with "Word Power," Princess Presto with "Spelling Power," and Super Why with the "Power to Read."
Martha Speaks
Tune into this new animated series for kids ages 4-7 and meet Martha, a beloved family dog, who slurps alphabet soup that gives her the power of human speech. Martha Speaks engages kids in learning through humorous adventures to help expand their vocabulary.
The Electric Company
Get re-charged with this contemporary, hip new version of the classic children's series from the 70's. The Electric Company teaches important literacy skills and motivates school age kids to read using cool dance moves and energetic music.
Word World
Animals form words with their bodies in an enchanting 3-D animated series which encourages kids ages 3-5 to make friends with playful word friends Dog, Sheep, Frog, Duck, Pig and Ant. Words come to life and meander into the minds of curious kids through this high-spirited cast of characters.
MPT Children's Program Schedule
For more information about the PBS KIDS Raising Readers Initiative, please contact Karla Thompson, kthompson@mail.mpt.org.
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