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About the Program
The PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative uses research-based, innovative television programs and related multi-media content to help meet the critical literacy needs of children ages 2-8, from low income families.
A unique 360 degree approach to learning surrounds families, caregivers, teachers and parents with ready-to-use literacy resources and supports at home, in school and in the community. The initiative harnesses the power of the media to enhance early literacy skills using content from PBS KIDS shows as a springboard for quality learning.
Integrated resources include:
- PBS KIDS Television Programs - Sesame Street, Between the Lions, Super WHY!, WordWorld, Martha Speaks and the The Electric Company
- PBS KIDS Island -A stimulating interactive web site for parents, teachers, caregivers and kids
- Online professional development course for childcare providers
- Super WHY! Summer reading camps
- Community outreach activities and events
The national project is funded by U.S. Department of Education's Ready To Learn grant with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and the Ready to Learn Partnership.
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Community Events
Come learn more about the PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative at upcoming events throughout Maryland.
September 13, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Port Discovery
Baltimore, MD
October 10-12, 2008
The Maryland State Family Childcare Association Conference
Ocean City, MD
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Parents/Caregivers
Parents and caregivers discover handy tips and tools to encourage children to read. Link to relevant resources and easy-to-use activities that tie into everyday learning. Beyond just books, this site introduces many creative ways to raise a reader and encourage early learning.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/parents.html
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Teachers
Liven up classroom learning with links to lesson plans, articles and curricula to help every child learn to read. Show your students how fun reading can be when you bring Big Bird, Super WHY! and other favorite characters into classroom activities.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/teachers.html
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PBS KIDS Island
Take a voyage to an interactive learning island brimming with exciting stories, games and activities featuring content from new and established PBS KIDS programs. An embedded progress tracker helps parents, teachers and caregivers monitor children's literacy skills and reading development online.
For more information: http://pbskids.org/read/
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PBS KIDS Programs
Roar with the lovable literacy lions, fly high with Super WHY! and sing along with Sesame Street when you tune into the creative shows behind the PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative. Integrated content from the shows, engaging activities and quality resources throughout the site enhance and support children's literacy skills in a fresh new way.
MPT Children's Program Schedule
Sesame Street
Kids favorite, and parents too, Sesame Street brings a cast of furry friends to life to get kids ready for school and help establish an early foundation for learning. Colorful characters sing upbeat songs and interact with everyday people to engage children in relevant interactive learning.
Between the Lions
Lovable lions run a magical library where book characters come to life to help children learn letters and sounds through skits, songs and animation. The literacy series, for kids ages 4-7, playfully demonstrates the joys of reading with a fun-loving family of lions.
Word World
Animals form words with their bodies in an enchanting 3-D animated series which encourages kids ages 3-5 to make friends with playful word friends Dog, Sheep, Frog, Duck, Pig and Ant. Words come to life and meander into the minds of curious kids through this high-spirited cast of characters.
Super WHY!
Children ages 3-6 interact with literacy super heroes in a magical place called Storybook Village. The playful, animated characters solve problems with their unique literacy-based super powers. Leap into learning and get to know Alpha Pig with "Alphabet Power," Wonder Red with "Word Power," Princess Presto with "Spelling Power," and Super Why with the "Power to Read."
Martha Speaks (Premieres September 1, 2008)
Tune into this new animated series for kids ages 4-7 and meet Martha, a beloved family dog, who slurps alphabet soup that gives her the power of human speech. Martha Speaks engages kids in learning through humorous adventures to help expand their vocabulary.
The Electric Company (Premieres January 2009)
A modernized, hip new version of the former PBS KIDS series, the Electric Company, teaches literacy skills to school age kids using cool dance moves and energetic music to encourage early learning.
MPT Children's Program Schedule
For more information about the PBS KIDS Raising Readers Initiative, please contact Krista Respass, krespass@mpt.org.
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