Iowa Public Television

Celebrate April Fool's Day with Arthur in this interactive session featuring Arthur's April Fool by Marc Brown. Have fun discussing important story elements, creating an April Fool's story and sharing publishing and writing ideas for Arthur stories and books...no foolin'! Don't get tricked and miss out, register as soon as possible for the fun and surprises.

Teachers registering for this event agree to provide each student with the following materials:

• a pencil
• 1 sheet of 8 1/2 by 11 plain paper

Teachers may wish to download and print a copy of the Character Book Directions from the Classroom Resources prepared and compiled by IPTV K-12 Connections staff.

Following the ICN session, registrants receive a complimentary Arthur book.

Session Related Web sites:

• PBS Arthur - Locate and print additional educational materials relating to Arthur in the classroom .
• PBS Martha Speaks -Includes games, activities and printable worksheets to enrich your child's vocabulary.

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

Are you new to the ICN experience? If so, take a moment to view the IPTV K-12 Connections Frequently Asked Questions and Keys to a Successful Session.

Classroom Resources:

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

• ARTHUR: program 110 'Arthur's Birthday' (Grade Level: PreK-3)
• POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER: (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• BETWEEN THE LIONS (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• MARTHA SPEAKS (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• WORDGIRL (Grade Level: PreK-4)
• SUPER WHY! (Grade Level: PreK-2)

Only twelve 'interactive' sites are scheduled for each session. 'View-only' sites and videotaping are NOT available.

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