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Things to Do: OPB Kids and Family Resources
By Tobi Kibel Piatek | July 22, 2008
http://www.opb.org/kidsfamily/
There is something for teachers, something for mentors, something for parents and PLENTY for kids on the OPB Kids and Family site. Parents and mentors looking for some good ways to enrich these summer days might want to check out some of these resources:
Lewis & Clark Explorer Guides If your are looking for some outdoor fun … plan your own Lewis & Clark adventure using these travel guides that are sure to bring the spirit of the Corps to life. (Note: I KNOW these are fun and interesting - because I wrote them!)
Eco Smart Tips, activities and resources to help you begin conversations with children about conservation and recycling. This site includes step-by-step instructions for activities families completed at OPB’s workshops with reused and recycled materials.
We know kids watch TV in summer -to make the most of that time, and to keep in touch with what they are watching, the OPB programming schedule in on this site, as well as some great ideas to connect learning and fun in summer days. Check out this collection of easy to use resources on Media Literacy:
Activities to Build On What You’ve Watched
Extend the Learning with Books :
Stay up to date on the latest listing for things to do in The Family Events Calendar
Teachers - look ahead to next year (while there is still time) check out the Lesson Plans from OPB
Topics: Family Involvement, Quality Time, Recommended Resources, Resources for Teacher, Things to do |
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
I decided to look at The Oregon Parental Information and Resource Center. In Oregon there are just over 50 Early Childhood Parent Education (ECPE) programs based on the Parents As Teachers (PAT) and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youth (HIPPY) Models. HIPPY and PAT have been designated model programs by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice. Since one of the goals of the Oregon (PIRC) is to further the development and school-readiness of young children through parent education programs, some of our funds are set aside to support these programs. Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs provide parents with child development information, support, and encouragement. They help parents build the knowledge and skills necessary to help their children learn, grow, and develop during the crucial early years of life (birth to age 5). Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a three-year program that focuses on school readiness for children ages 3 - 5 and in-home teaching skills for their parents. HIPPY believes that all parents want the best for their children, all children can learn, school readiness knowledge can be taught, and people learn by doing.
Since school-family partnerships are such an important part of student academic suc¬cess, parents shouldn’t wait to be invited to take part in their child’s education. Parents can send a letter to the teacher introducing themselves, meet with school staff, or take advantage of all invitations, conferences, back-to-school nights, or training workshops).