Ready To Learn

Definitions

Appropriate Use of Television

As part of a balanced day in the life of a child, watching programs like Between the Lions, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and Sesame Street can provide content that is necessary and useful for proper child development. These programs can assist families, educators, and child care providers in offering a "curriculum encompassing both socioemotional and cognitive development," as recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

 

Effective Use of Television

Families, educators, and child care providers have long appreciated the value of public television's programming for children. Programs like the ones shown on Iowa Public telelvision teach children basic concepts, introduce them to important ideas, and help them start school ready to learn. More importantly, they help young children develop pro-social skills like sticking to tasks, handling rules and limits, and getting along with others. IPTV's Ready To Learn service helps adults who care for children take advantage of the program's educational content and value by extending the learning experience with fun activities and books.