Early Learning
PBS Western Reserve has Early Learning Professional Development training for you! Please join us for one or more of the FREE workshops. We are pleased to offer these free 2-hour workshops packed with great resources to support you in the work that you do! Please check out our calendar of events and click on the link to register!
Early Learning Workshops
Ramp and Roll with PBS KIDS
Participants will learn the major scientific concepts involved with rolling objects on a ramp and how to introduce those concepts to young children. Participants will also be exposed to a variety of activities that can be done with young children to expose them and allow them to experience the science topics in a play situation.
Choose date and register online.
Virtual online ZOOM training
Face-to-Face training
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 • 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Ramp and Roll with PBS KIDS – ST10141325
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Childcare Center (BUMP)
6809 Market St.
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Creating Effective Schedules and Transitions
Establishing an effective schedule provides both children and teachers/caregivers a positive environment for success. Participants will learn the main components of a schedule including how to plan each component and ideas for implementation. Participants will also describe a transition and understand how to create transitions that are effective and productive.
Choose date and register online.
Virtual online ZOOM training
Face-to-Face training
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 • 11 AM-1 PM
Creating Effective Schedules and Transitions – ST10141329
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Childcare Center (BUMP)
6809 Market St.
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Preparing for Kindergarten
Participants will identify the basic skills children need to learn before kindergarten. Quality resources and ideas from PBS will be shared to encourage the development of those skills. Participants will also learn strategies and be given resources to partner with families in preparing young children to be successful in kindergarten.
Choose date and register online.
Virtual online ZOOM training
Face-to-Face training
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 • 11 AM-1 PM
Preparing for Kindergarten – ST10141326
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Childcare Center (BUMP)
6809 Market St.
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Saturday, March 16, 2024 • 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Preparing for Kindergarten – ST10141496
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley – East Branch
430 Early Rd.
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Physical Health and Movement
Starting healthy habits at a young age can help promote a healthy life for all our children! Participants will explore healthy topics to teach young children, including the connection between nutrition and physical health. Participants will learn activities to promote physical health with young children and how to encourage them to be healthy.
Choose date and register online.
Virtual online ZOOM training
Face-to-Face training
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 • 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Physical Health and Movement – ST10141328
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Childcare Center (BUMP)
6809 Market St.
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Saturday, March 16, 2024 • Noon-2 PM
Physical Health and Movement – ST10141497
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley – East Branch
430 Early Rd.
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Schedule this training online at https://occrra.org.
Early Learning Videos
The Importance of Early Childhood Learning—Ready to Learn
Studies show that quality education during early childhood leads to a successful life.
Help Children Learn through Conversation—Ready to Learn
Talking with children, especially in the first three years of life, helps them to learn!
Math skills — Ohio Ready to Learn
Using everyday items, it’s easy to help children learn math fundamentals!
Words Are All Around Us—Ready to Learn
Using the printed words that surround us in daily life can help a child learn to read.
Learning to Be Patient—Ready to Learn
Here are tips for helping children to endure long wait times.
Interaction — Ohio Ready to Learn
Social interaction is so important for a child’s growth, especially in the early years.
It’s the Little Things: Daily Routines
Routines provide children with stability, which is important during the learning process.
Community Field Trips: Libraries — Ohio Ready to Learn
Experiences such as visiting the library can help children develop in so many ways.