These workshops show how television,
when used appropriately, can make a positive impact on children's
behavior, thinking and language usage.
WQPT works with schools and organizations throughout our viewing area
to focus on families who are low income, low literate, speak English
as a second language, live in rural areas or have children with special
needs. However, anyone who is interested in hosting a workshop is invited
to contact us. Workshops are usually one hour in length and topics
can be tailored to your group.
Participants also receive PBS Families or PBS para la familia, a magazine
for families and caregivers of young children. It encourages adults
and kids to do fun and creative activities together.
For more information about our workshops, please call WQPT at 309/796-2424,
toll-free at 800/747-2430 or e-mail us
today.
 
PBS programming encourages developmental skills, a natural curiosity,
and a love of reading. WQPT provides materials that guide parents,
providers or educators on how selective viewing, interactive viewing
and co-viewing can nurture children to be lifelong learners.
 
Based on the books by Marc Brown, Arthur is a series about what it
feels like to be eight—from sleeping at a friend’s house
to dealing with the chicken pox. Arthur models a variety of every day
feelings and "life skills" that are crucial to the well-being
and development of preschool and elementary kids.
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Kids love this purple
dinosaur who guides children to use their imaginations to solve problems
and discover the world around them. Adults learn
how Barney can help them teach important concepts through pretend play,
singing songs, reciting rhymes and playing games.
 
Characters
pop out of the pages of books, vowels sing and words take on a life
of their own. This magical series immerses
children, low
literate adults and those who speak another language on the basics
of English literacy from speaking and listening to reading and writing.
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Through Clifford, the giant red dog whose heart is as big as he is,
children are taught lessons about good citizenship and the importance
of community. Parents learn how to introduce children to Clifford’s
ten important concepts including how to share, being responsible, having
respect, believing in yourself and helping others.
 
In Dragon Land, young viewers must figure out effective solutions to
the challenges 6-year old Emmy, her 4-year old brother Max, and their
dragon friends encounter. In this workshop adults learn the importance
of developing the young imagination so that children can overcome obstacles,
face fears and create strategies on their own.
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What do you do with the mad you feel? Almost everyone gets mad at times.
This is just a part of being human whether you’re a grown-up
or a child. It's OK to be angry but not to hurt. There’s
no one better than Fred Rogers to help parents and children learn self-control
techniques and deal with anger in a positive way.
 
The people and Muppets who live on Sesame
Street reflect the diversity of the world we live in–young and
old, male and female, married and single, people of different cultures
and
colors, with and without
disabilities. For over thirty years, Sesame Street has helped young
viewers acquire the tools and skills needed to thrive in a challenging
and diverse environment.
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