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The following workshops are being offered for the 2007-2008 academic year:
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Basic Ready To Learn
This workshop provides an overview of the educational Vegas PBS Ready To Learn television programs, highlighting programs which embed messages on social skills and good manners. Topics discussed include age-appropriate television viewing and ideas on how to integrate activities into TV watching to extend children's learning.
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Beginning Sign Language
Sign language can be used to communicate with even the littlest children. Learn signs that represent nutritious foods choices through the use of activities, television and children's books. |
Vegas PBS has free open captioned media available for checkout to the deaf and hard of hearing community. This collection also houses media with descriptive video service (DVS) for the blind. For more information, click the following links: |
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Environmental Print
Reading can take place anywhere! Learn to use the signs in your environment to teach children early literacy skills.
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Exercise
The exercise workshop’s goal is to promote physical activity, even while watching television! Safe and fun exercises for young children are taught with the help of favorite characters such as Elmo.
Printable "healthy habit" tips from Sesame Street
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Music
Using PBS Ready Learn television programming, this workshop incorporates activities, literature, and helpful recommendations to encourage families to make music a part of their daily routine.
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Reading For Smiles
No child can be "ready to learn" if his or her mouth is in pain! This informative workshop teaches families essential oral hygiene techniques using children's literature, a brush and floss game, discussions on good nutrition, and more. |
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