The Learning Triangle
Watch, Do & Read
PBS 45 & 49 encourage you to use "The Learning Triangle" when you watch our children's shows with your preschoolers. After you WATCH a program, try to DO a related hands-on activity and then READ a related book.
Welcome Summertime!
The following programs, books and activities will help you celebrate the favorites of summer summer camp, lazy days, weather, vacations, playing outside and much more. Have a wonderful summertime full of fun!
Watch
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Monday, July 28 - Friday, Aug. 1at 1:30 pm each day
Theme: Fun and Games
Monday, July 28: Paper Bag Hats
Tuesday, July 29: Soccer and Kick Ball
Wednesday, July 30: Special Olympics
Thursday, July 31: Basketball
Friday, Aug. 1: Bowling
Do
Bubble Makers
Many items can become bubble makers. Try using the following items to make new and interesting summer bubble fun!
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Clean plastic fly swatter with lots of holes.
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Cut the bottom off of a paper cup. Dip the large end in bubble solution and blow through the smaller end for bigger bubbles.
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Dip one end of a toilet paper roll or paper towel tube into the bubble solution and blow through the other end.
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Embroidery hoops.
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Plastic berry baskets.
1/2 cup dish detergent (like Joy or Dawn)
5 cups water
2 tbsp. glycerine (available at pharmacies)
Combine dish detergent and water in a clean pan and stir (but don't shake!). Then stir in the glycerine (if you have any -- it tends to make the bubbles stronger). Making the bubble recipe a day in advance makes it stronger. For scented bubbles, add several drops of peppermint or lemon extract.
Read
A Seed Grows: My First Look at a Plant's Life Cycle by Pamela Hickman
Daddies Are for Catching Fireflies by Harriet Ziefert
Danitra Brown Leaves Town by Nikki Grimes
Heat Wave at Mud Flat by James Stevenson
Jack's Garden by Henry Cole
Season Song by Marcy Barack
Starring Grace by Mary Hoffman
Summersaults: Short Poems by Douglas Florian
The Learning Triangle is written by Bree Silski, PBS 45 & 49’s Ready To Learn Coordinator
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