Ohio’s PBS stations, through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, are working with local summer and after-school programs to address disruptions to learning caused during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Called Ohio Learns 360, this new initiative provides families and after-school and summer programs with PBS resources, including standards-based curriculum and materials, virtual field trips, interactive video programs, community events and more, all designed to accelerate student learning and support the state’s most vulnerable learners in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Are you involved in an out-of-school-time (OST) program? Camp-in-a-Box is FREE and is designed for OST providers such as after-school day cares, summer camps, libraries and community centers. Each box contains five sessions for both K-2 and 3-5 grade bands. Aligned with Ohio content standards, they are based on PBS Kids programming that children know and love. A curriculum and activity kit accompanies each Camp-in-a-Box set and includes flexible teaching resources including lesson plans, media assets, activities and home connections plus all the materials needed. Best of all, training is provided FREE of charge by PBS Western Reserve staff.
Stay tuned for upcoming training dates!
For out-of-school time providers, these live and on-demand sessions for young learners are led by PBS education staff members. Sessions include read-alouds, clips from our favorite shows, and hands-on activities. These are perfect for after-school programs, day-care centers, and community clubs.
Note: These sessions are only available to groups of 5 children or more.
Schedule your group’s session now. Current offerings feature beloved PBS KIDS shows including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Elinor Wonders Why, Ready Jet Go!, Hero Elementary, Rosie’s Rules, Donkey Hodie, and Odd Squad! Sessions will cover a variety of topics including mathematics, social emotional learning, science, and social studies, all in a manner that is aligned to the Ohio Learning Standards!
Sessions will be held at a time pre-determined by your group and a PBS education staff member.
Request an After School 360 session: https://ohiolearns360.org/afterschool-360/
Parents can support their child’s learning by participating in the Family Webinar Series. Each webinar will cover a topic for parents and will take place September through May on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM.
FAMILY WEBINAR
Healthy Relationships with Peers
How can families help the development of healthy relationships for their children and what are the keys handling challenging peer relationships?
Watch online on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 PM.
Ohio Learns 360
Childhood Anxiety and Depression: What Parents Need to Know
What are the signs of anxiety and depression in children and how can families help?
Ohio Learns 360
Advocating for Your Child
How can we advocate for our children when challenges arise at school?
Ohio Learns 360
Literacy for Young Learners
Join our experts as they discuss the science of reading and provide tips for familes.
Ohio Learns 360
Bullying Awareness and Prevention
1 in 5 students report being bullied each year. How can families & schools work together?
Ohio Learns 360
Kindergarten Readiness
Is your child ready with the skills and abilities to be successful in kindergarten?
Ohio Learns 360
Closing the Learning Gap
How will schools close learning gaps between students and what can families do to help?
Go on a virtual trip to one of Ohio’s leading cultural, scientific and historical locations! Families will meet with experts and see artifacts or collections that tell the story of Ohio. Each trip is a 45- to 60-minute session that can be joined live or watched on recording later.
Stay tuned for upcoming virtual field trip dates!
Ohio Learns 360
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Movement, Motion & Force
The Pro Football Hall of Fame explores the science of America's #1 spectator sport.
Ohio Learns 360
Christmas Around the World
Tour guide Kara the Elf explores traditions for celebrating Christmas around the world!
Ohio Learns 360
Virtual Field Trip -- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Visit the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, brought to you by Ohio's PBS stations.
PBS Western Reserve will host in-person experiences in partnership with local community organizations to provide access to families and strengthen community connections. Upcoming events may include family learning days, education themed in-person events that focus on STEM, kid camps and learning experiences provided at regional schools.
Schedule coming soon.
