Ready to Learn Workshops

Learn how to use TV as a powerful teaching tool by using activity ideas, books and other resources in hands-on workshops. Offered in English and Spanish. Each family receives a book for their child.

Note: Workshops and materials are free, however refreshments, promotion and childcare (if desired) are at host’s expense unless otherwise indicated. Workshops run about one hour, but can be modified at the site's request. Weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays available. For scheduling contact:

Ready to Learn Family Workshops
Introduces the Ready To Learn service and strategies that families can use to help children learn while viewing PBS Kids programs, reading books and other print material, and doing related activities. This workshop also introduces families to fun activity materials based on PBS Kids shows distributed by WGVU-TV. Presented for parents only or parents and their 0-8 year-olds.

Ready to Learn Caregiver/Teacher Workshops
Introduces the Ready To Learn service and strategies that child care providers and teachers can use in their family or group childcare setting or in the classroom. Attendees practice using the learning triangle of PBS Kids shows, books, and activities, and get useful resources to help make the most of individual series. Materials are available for most of your favorite PBS Kids series.