Iowa Public Television

 
IPTV For Educators Event
Engaging Early Learners and Families with Math Content
Subject Areas:
    Language Arts/Communication
    Mathematics
    Professional Development
    Technology
Are you looking for some easy ways to engage young learners (ages 2-8) and their families with math and literacy? Well look no further. PBS KIDS Lab believes that every new technology presents an opportunity to learn. At PBS KIDS Lab, children ages 2-8 can play over 70 math and literacy games online, on a mobile device, interactive whiteboard, and more. Learning with favorite PBS KIDS characters makes learning the skills even more fun.

Come to this ICN session to learn more about PBS KIDS Lab. In this session we will:

  • Take a tour of PBS KIDS Lab
  • Preview PBS KIDS Lab Games
  • Preview Home Activities and videos
  • Preview Classroom Activities and videos
  • Learn about other PBS Resources

Confirmed registrants will receive the book Ten Black Dots or alternate title by mail.

Suggested Prerequisites:

Session Related Web sites:

  • PBS KIDS Lab (pbskids.org/lab) - Learn more about this early math site, find educational materials for parents, care providers, and educators.
  • PBS KIDS (pbskids.org) - Find fun, educational online games, read stories, do activities and more. Every program also has a section for parent and teacher resources.
Related Lesson Plans and Units:

PBS Teachers (www.pbs.org/teachers) - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Notes:

Classroom Resources:

The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check the K-12 Classroom Television (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

  • Curious George: (Grade Level: PK-2)
  • The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That (Grade Level: PK-2)
  • Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman: (Grade Level: K-5)
  • Cyberchase: (Grade Level: 2-7)

Sessions are provided at no cost to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.
Contact Person:
Trista Peitzman

(800) 532-1290 or 515-242-5432
trista@iptv.org
Offering Dates & Times: Registration Deadlines:
July 10, 2012
 Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audience: Librarians, Educators
 		Thursday, July 5, 2012
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