“I was new to the community and the program helped me meet other moms. I love all the tips on how to read with my kids.”
Parent, Kings Park Elementary School
Workshop Themes Include:
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Names and Identity
This workshop uses the overarching theme of names and identity to talk about the ways that we are similar to and different than our friends around us.
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Building Reading Skills
Using the award-winning show Super Why, this workshop introduces participants to skills such as letter recognition and word families — the balanced literacy approach shown to help young children learn to read.
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Music and Singing
Using lively shows like Sesame Street as a model, this workshop shows fun ways to integrate more music and rhythm into daily life and education.
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Anger and Other Emotions
This training helps adults begin the process of teaching children to navigate their “big feelings” and maybe gain a few tips along the way.
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Health and Nutrition
Using Sesame Street’s Healthy Habits for Life or Daniel Tiger episodes as a guide, adults can more easily promote healthy eating and exercise.
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Math and Measurement
This workshop uses the wonder and excitement of Curious George or Peg + Cat to show that math skills can be taught — and learned — with fun and enthusiasm.
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Science
Using the shows Sid the Science Kid or Ready, Jet Go!, this workshop teaches how to begin a conversation about hearing and the five senses with preschoolers.
Above photos by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages
Currently, our WETA Ready To Learn workshops are being conducted virtually. If your day care, preschool, or other group is interested in hosting a workshop for parents or caregivers, please contact the outreach and engagement team.