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We provide parents, teachers, and caregivers free services simply by contacting Bly Brown ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at 437-2436 or 800-345-9878 or Kathryn Staton ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at 540-437-2430.
Our workshops explore the research-based formula of “View, Read, Do”, the PBS Learning Triangle. Workshops are highly interactive, fun opportunities for adults to learn strategies for helping children in their early learning stages of development. Workshops utilize stories, video clips, educational packets, and modeled activities (some materials are available in Spanish). Workshops are approximately one hour in length and are tailored to meet participants’ goals.
Family Math Workshops Family Storytelling: A Personal Oral History Bedtime Routine Sesame Street Beginnings created Talk, Read, Write! to provide the tools to help parents along the path from listening and speaking to reading and writing. Activities, information and tips for making language and literacy development a fun part of everyday life for children and families. This workshop has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Curious George Explores STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Just like George, children are curious about the world and how things work. They are natural engineers, mathematicians and scientists. When they build castles, bridges and towers with blocks, they are learning engineering skills. When they sort their toys by color, they are practicing math concepts. Families are introduced to ideas for hands on engineering, math and science activities in this workshop through the Learning Triangle to encourage children’s curiosity and make discoveries together. Does your child ever feel worried or upset about school? Using ARTHUR from PBS, parents explore ways of helping children through these tough times. Knowing how to listen, what to say and having resources at your fingertips are all important ways to be there for your child. The Watchful Eye: Your Child’s TV Viewing Watching TV needs to be an active, family occasion rather than a passive ‘tube time.’ Learn techniques for making the most out of TV time through exploring tips to tame the tube. Taking charge of TV time includes critical viewing and media literacy skills.
WVPT hosts literacy events in the community such as the Kids’ Book Festivals held annually in Harrisonburg and Charlottesville. WVPT participates in family fairs, literacy and library events, and other special happenings in the day or evening in our community. Contact us if you have an event in which we can participate.
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WVPT’s Early Childhood Services are part of our station’s goal to support our viewing community in preparing children to enter school ready to learn. This goal is met through highly interactive parent and teacher workshops, public broadcasting, community literacy events, and other projects. We welcome opportunities to partner in community events!
