In this issue:
- Family and Community Learning in Caldwell
- Pinwheel Award
- World Autism Acceptance Month
- Opportunity for Teachers: PBS NewsHour SRL
- Science Trek: Soil
- IdahoPTV in Your Neighborhood: Kristin H.
- Event Calendar
- Featured Game and App
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Family & Community Learning: Caldwell
During these workshops, parents get a chance to personally engage their children in a variety of science activities. We provide dinner along with all of the handouts and supplies needed to complete every activity.
While the children listen to a story, we provide parents with instructions on each activity, as well as vocabulary to discuss activities and science concepts. Together, families make instruments, test how well objects bounce, and build bridges.
These workshops were provided with generous support from:
Blimpies in Nampa (Cassia St.)
Albertsons on Broadway
Garbanzoâs in Caldwell
Panera Market #4
Tin Roof Tacos in Nampa
An extra special shout out to our guest speaker Korinna Guillinta from Hewlett Packard. She was kind enough to speak to our families about her career path and her work as a scientist, and she even did some fun demonstrations on static and augmented reality.
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If your school or organization is interested in hosting a Family and Community Learning event, contact Florina Ruvio, Family Education Specialist, florina.ruvio@idahoptv.org.
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The award is given to organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. |
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April is World Autism Acceptance Month
We've compiled some videos other resources to enhance understanding and acceptance of autism.
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Parenting Minutes videos on family reading, parenting strategies, routines, and for parents of children with autism. In English, Spanish, Bengali, and Chinese
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FREE Teacher Workshop with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, July 25-27, Washington, D.C.
High school teachers: Join Student Reporting Labs (SRL) this summer from July 25 to July 27 for the annual teacher workshopâthis time in person!
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April's Topic: Soil
Soil is more than just dirt. Without soil, there would be no life on Earth. Find out more about this important part of our environment on Science Trek.

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IdahoPTV in Your Neighborhood
Kristin H. is a homeschool parent in Eagle, Idaho, who uses PBS KIDS shows, apps, and games with her two girls, ages 9 and 13. At first, homeschooling was about personal choice; then it was out of necessity. She shares her story.
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Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Celebrate the End of School using Digital Projects!
April 5: google slides/drawing
April 12: advice for the next class
April 19: time capsule resources
April 26: apps for elementary students, summer learning links
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Thursday, April 14
Virtual Family Storytime at Moscow Public Library with IdahoPTV's Community Education Specialist Trisha Mick. 10 am MT / 9 am PT
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Friday, April 15
Join us at the Glenns Ferry Community Resource Bus Unveiling, hosted by Glenns Ferry Public Library, 3 to 6 pm, Glenns Ferry Public Library.
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Thursday, April 21
Join us at Pepper Ridge Elementary STEM Night, 6-8 pm.
If you'd like us to come to your school or library event, contact Trisha Mick.
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Fri., April 22, & Sat., April 23
Join us at the Idaho PTA Convention, Garden City.
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Wednesday, April 27
Parent Talk, 8 pm, Zoom. Join Florina Ruvio, IdahoPTV Education Specialist, and Idaho classroom teachers to discuss specific actions parents, caregivers, and childcare providers can take to prepare children for their first year of school. More info.
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Grades K-5
Explore a neighborhood ecosystem.
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Preschool
Starter engineering app
for young children.
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