For Families from NHPTV Ready to Learn Fall 2000 Volume II, Number 2 Announcing: Two New Weekly Schedule of Programs............. Children’s Programming 6:30 a.m. Between the Lions 7:00 a.m. Arthur Caillou 7:30 a.m. Arthur Growing up is 8:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog 8:30 a.m. Dragon Tales the greatest 9:00 a.m. Sesame Street adventure of all, 10:00 a.m. Teletubbies especially with 10:30 a.m. Barney and Friends a friend like Caillou (pronounced KY - YOO), a 11:00 a.m. Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood lovable four-year-old who has an unique way 11:30 a.m. Reading Rainbow of relating to the world. Based on a series of best-selling Canadian children’s books, 2:00 p.m. Caillou Caillou blends animation and live-action 2:30 p.m. Noddy segments with humor and imagination. 3:00 p.m. Between the Lions Airs M-F 2-2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Zoom Web site: www.pbs.org/caillou 4:00 p.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog 4:30 p.m. Arthur 5:00 p.m. Dragon Tales Clifford the Big Red Dog 5:30 p.m. Arthur From the well- Saturday loved books by 6:00 a.m. Teletubbies Norman Bridwell, 6:30 a.m. Theodore Tugboat comes Clifford, an 7:00 a.m. Zoboomafoo oversized canine 7:30 a.m. Wishbone with his head in the 8:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog clouds, but his feet 8:30 a.m. Arthur planted firmly on the ground. Classic storytelling and a story-reading segment Sundays, 6-9 a.m. reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas” : share, play PBS Bookworm Bunch fair, have respect, work together, be Six original animated programs responsible, be truthful, be kind, believe in based on books by renowned yourself, be a good friend and help others. children’s authors: “Corduroy,” Airs M-F 8-8:30 a.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. , “Elliot Moose,” “Timothy Goes to Saturday at 8 a.m. School,” “Seven Little Monsters,” “George Shrinks,” Web site: www.pbs.org/clifford and “Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse.” Celebrates the joy of reading and reading aloud. Storytelling Mr. Rogers, from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, says: “Whatever we do to show our children we love them, nothing can replace times when we give them our complete attention. I believe that the children who have learned that there will be such times for them are the ones who are the least likely to demand it and to compete for it.” One way to give children your complete attention is through storytelling! Everyone Parent’scan be a storyteller.Page Let your imagination soar and have fun! Some suggestions: 1. Tell a story about when you were little -- children especially love to hear about times when parents or other adults were naughty and got into trouble or had an adventure. 2. Relate episodes from your family’s history -- where they came from, where they lived, some of the things they did. This helps children know about their relatives, heritage, and culture, contributing to their sense of self. 3. Make your child or children the hero(s) of the story: “Once upon a time there was a little boy/girl named ( ). He/She ........................... Have child make suggestions about what happens next in the story. 4. Create a character (person or animal), and develop on-going stories around the adventures of this character. The ABC’s of Parenting by Leah Davies, author of Kelly Bear Book Series Accept and value yourself and your child. Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child. Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it. Develop interests of your own. Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief Praise for Between the Lions that he or she can do many things well. Between the Lions: Forgive your child’s mistakes, which are a natural part of learning. • Won TV Critics Association Gladly share your time, affection, and support. Award for Best Children's Help your child feel safe and secure. Program. Interest your child in work by complimenting his or her efforts. • Recognized in a formal Joyfully take pleasure in life. evaluation by the University of Keep harsh criticisms to yourself; avoid using “should” and “ought.” Kansas as a children’s Let your child experience the results of his or her behavior. program that does indeed help Model by example those qualities you want your child to have. kids learn to read. Negotiate privileges and responsibilities, avoiding overindulgence. • Program and web site Offer some choices, allowing your child to make decisions. endorsed by the National Problem-solve with your child, listening carefully to his or her thoughts and Education Association (NEA)-- feelings. the first time in over 10 years Quit blaming, shaming, and threatening. that they have endorsed an Respect your child’s right to grow at his or her own rate without being ongoing television program. pushed or compared to others. Share household tasks among all family members so that your child makes Web Site: a contribution and feels a sense of belonging. www.pbs.com/wgbh/lions Take time to read with your child, thus instilling a love of books and learning. Use a photo album to record pleasant family memories. Value honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness, and caring. Weather trials together as a family. X(ex)amine your attitude toward your child. Yield to professional advice concerning healthy living habits. Zestfully participate in a variety of family traditions and activities. From Oregon Public Television “OPB and Me” Newsletter, Jan./Feb. 1999 Children’s Corner WATER Water is very important, because we can’t live without it. Can you think of some ways we use water? Make a list and see how many different ways you can name. This will show you why water is an essential part of our lives. These pictures will give you some hints. Rainy days are necessary and can even be fun. Find It on the Web Books to Read About Water Check out NHPTV Knowledge “A Drop Around the World” by Barbara Shaw McKinney Network’s web site “A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder” by (www.nhptv.org/kn/vs/kidlab.sht). Wallter Wick Click Science under the Kid’s Zone “The Cloud Book” by Tomie de Paola to go to lots of interesting sites. “In a Small, Small Pond” by Denise Fleming Weather is one of the things you “The Magic School Bus Gets Wet All Over” can learn more about. “Rain Makes Applesauce” by Julian Scheer “Raindrops” by Larry Dane Brimner “What Makes It Rain?: The Story of Raindrops” by Keith Brandt “Where Did All the Water Go” by Carol Sterns Two Special Activities with Water Soap and Pepper Here’s an experiment that may both surprise you and provide scientific fun. What you need: bowl of water, black pepper, small piece of soap, and small amount of sugar. • Sprinkle pepper on the water and see it float. • Dip soap into the water. What happens to the pepper? (It should float away from the soap.) • Sprinkle sugar into the water. What happens? (The pepper should move toward the sugar.) Explanation: the soap gives off an oily film that drives the pepper away. Sugar acts like a sponge, draws water to it, and the pepper follows along. Create a Rainbow One of life’s wonders is a rainbow. What you need to make one: one small glass of water, one small mirror, sunshine • Fill a small glass half full of water. • Place a small mirror in glass at a slight slant. • Put glass with water and mirror on a windowsill or other place where sun can shine on the mirror. Turn the glass until the rainbow colors reflect on the wall or ceiling. Enjoy! New Workshops on Conflict Resolution Working It Out: Building Conflict Resolution Skills Explores ways to help children communicate and solve problems; suggestions for win-win solutions. Who’s in Charge?: Parent/Child Conflicts Focuses on building healthy cooperative relationships and avoiding power struggles. Discusses positive communication, discipline techniques, setting boundaries, and making rules work. Other Workshops Available Other workshops available for parents, daycare providers, other caregivers, and teachers: Taking Control: Television and Children Television and Children: Teacher or Tyrant ‘Once Upon a Time”: Reading, Storytelling and Children What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel? Going to the Doctor It’s a Rainbow World: Getting Along with Differences Workshops include informal discussion, videotape clips, activities, handout materials, and opportunity for questions and comments. Contact Pat VanWagoner for more information and to schedule a workshop. 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