Iowa Public Television

I'm Growing

by Aliki

With the help of good healthy food, we all grow in our own way and at our own speed. It will happen to you, too!

We Like to Move

by Elyse April with Regina Sara Ryan

Exercise is for everyone: children, adults and those with physical handicaps. Various American children and adults in varied locales, from a busy city street scene to a southwestern landscape are joyfully moving.

Sing along with Barney and Friends to this great song, “Do Some Exercise.” Listen to the directions in the song and do as the lyrics tell you. You’ll be singing and dancing and having a great time!
http://pbskids.org/barney/children/music/dosome.html

With the help of a grown-up, fill in the action for D.W. Then color the characters and sing all of the verses!
http://www-tc.pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/jamboree/pdf/arthur_IfYoureArthur.pdf

The Learning Triangle is used to teach children skills and concepts using PBS KIDS programs, books, and activities. Engage children in theme-related activities in any order and at any time. Use the Learning Triangle to point out the connections between what they VIEW, the book they READ, and the activity they DO. The repetition and variety of media used will reinforce the concepts and skills with children. As they explore a theme, children begin to construct their own understanding of it and learn in a deeper and more personal way. Learn more...