Ready to Learn: Innovative early childhood multimedia resources to support partnership with families and caregivers

Breakout Session

Ready to Learn: Innovative early childhood multimedia resources to support partnership with families and caregivers

Speaker(s): Amy Cassner
Tue, Jun 25, 2024 | 12:50 - 2:00pm CDT

About this session

Track: Early Education
Audience level: Foundational

Early math and functional literacy skills can unlock powerful opportunities for children. Nebraska Public Media Family Math and Ready to Learn multimedia resources bring the whole family together to build a positive culture, knowledge and confidence through fun, hands-on learning experiences as part of everyday activities. This presentation will help educators, parents and caregivers plan and partner together to support development of math literacy, functional literacy, and other foundational skills in children ages 2–8.

Intended Audience: Early childhood teachers, administrators, home-based providers, parents and caregivers.

Learning objectives

  1. Attendees will be able to access, use, and adapt Nebraska Public Media and PBS KIDS free and research based resources to support school readiness and success for children ages 2-8.
  2. Attendees will be able to access, use, and adapt Nebraska Public Media and PBS KIDS free and research based resources to support strong learning partnerships between home, school, and community environments.