Early Childhood News

News Episodes of Work It Out Wombats!

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

August 18, 2023

Zadie, Malik, and Zeke are back with more exciting adventures in the Treeborhood! Don’t miss all new episodes of Work it Out Wombats on PBS KIDS. Hop over to PBS LearningMedia to find fun math activities in the Work it Out Wombats collection!

Head Back to School with KET

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

August 4, 2023

As Kentucky students head back to school for the 2023-2024 school year, KET Education is ready to support educators with classroom ready, educational resources. KET resources and services encourage critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration in schools throughout Kentucky every day. Get started exploring our rich collections of digital media by checking out some of KET’s new and notable resources on PBS LearningMedia.

A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener 

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

July 20, 2023

Whether it’s in the years leading up to beginning kindergarten or just before the start of the year, a peek into another child’s day - in a similar setting - can ease children’s and grown-up’s anxiety. Follow along with Elmo and his friend Dhaivya as they show you what it’s like to live a day in the life of a kindergartener. Check out other helpful kindergarten readiness resources with Let’s Learn Kentucky!  

Back to School with PBS KIDS: FREE Activities, Games and Printables!

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

July 19, 2023

Get ready for the start of school with some of our favorite back-to-school resources! The Back-to-School collection on PBS LearningMedia features activities and video resources to help students get to know each other, their new school routines and lesson plans to help you get the new year off to a great start.

Explore Summer Reading ideas on Let’s Learn Kentucky! 

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

June 26, 2023

Do you have students participating in summer reading?  Check out Let’s Learn Kentucky’s READ page to find resources for families that encourage reading together! Let’s Learn Kentucky is a resource hub for parents and caregivers navigating the first formative years in a child’s development. 

Computational Thinking: What? Why?

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

June 16, 2023

Looking for ideas and resources to enhance learning and teaching, wherever they occur? Then pencil us in and save the day! The final webinar in our Spring 2023 Virtual Learning Series - Computational Thinking: What?Why? - is June 22 at a 6/5 pm. Join us as we explore computational thinking resources developed through the Ready To Learn grant.  There's still time to register!

Announcing the 2023 Young Writers Contest Winners

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

May 18, 2023

KET is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Young Writers Contest. The annual contest encourages creative expression and literacy development by inviting students in grades Pre-K through high school to submit original graphic novels, illustrated stories, poetry and short stories.

KET In Your Neighborhood

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

May 10, 2023

We’re heading to free family events across the state. If one of these events is in your neighborhood, we hope you’ll make plans to come out and join us!

Explore the all-new Sesame.org!

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

May 5, 2023

Sesame Workshop has launched the all-new Sesame.org! The newly redesigned site makes it easy to find tools and resources to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. All of the free content is now available in one place, and powerful new search tools and navigation features make it easier than ever to discover and share resources for parents, caregivers, and providers. You can sort content by topic, resource type, and even your favorite characters! 

Introduction to Playful Learning with Media

Allison NeCamp Day

Allison NeCamp Day, KET Education Staff

April 21, 2023

Did you know that Kentucky has updated Early Childhood Standards and now includes a technology standard? This session will highlight that standard and reinforce ways to use technology appropriately. The goal is to empower educators with the tools, skills and confidence to bring similar media-rich, play-based and learner-centered experiences into their own environments and communities. 

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