Iowa Public Television

Stories & More ICN sessions are interactive, educational and fun! During the session we read stories, watch short videos, sing songs, discuss and do activities. Participating in ICN sessions is a great way to get children excited about technology as well as our various topics. Content is geared toward Prek-1st grade audiences.

ICN Sessions are offered by Iptv and the ICN at NO COST to participants. You will also receive a supplementary book to keep in your classroom, library, or center.

APRIL: Environment

Great Environment books that may be used in session:

Materials Needed for this session:

Following this ICN session, confirmed registrants receive the complimentary book A Tree for All Seasons and Diary of a Worm or alternate title.

Stories & More sessions are offered each month on a Thursday. Each day there will be two opportunities to participate, 9:00-9:45 AM and 10:00-10:45 AM. Click on the titles below for more information and to register for other Stories & More ICN sessions.

• January 17 - Stories & More: Winter
• February 7 - Stories & More: Feelings
• March 14 - Stories & More: Physical Activity
• April 18 - Stories & More: Environment
• May 09 - Stories & More: Food

Session Related Web sites:

• PBS Parents Activity Search - Find activities for PBS Kids by choosing a favorite PBS KIDS program, an activity type, or a specific skill.

PBS LearningMedia, a dynamic platform offering the best of public media content and produced specifically for PreK-16 teachers. With free access to over 14,000 high-quality resources tied to national standards, teachers can download, save and share exactly what they need for an inspired classroom experience. Sign up is free and easy! Learn more about PBS LearningMedia.

PBS Teachers - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

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.)

• BACKYARD SAFARI: (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• SID THE SCIENCE KID (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• DRAGONFLY TV (Grade Level: 2-5)

Only twelve interactive sites are scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.

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