Our nation is divided in many ways on whether or not children should return to school in these difficult times of COVID-19.  There are many fears and anxieties about the health risks.  Others fear child …

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Media literacy skills have become essential for young people to successfully navigate and critically assess the ever-increasing amount of information they receive throughout their day — on social media, advertisements, television, and film. Therefore, it …

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Remember fight or flight, the body’s way of dealing with danger? Well, like anything else, too much could kill you; especially when pervasive trauma starts early in life.  Brain development is also affected by early, …

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This free workshop is part of the Playing to Learn program and is also available for child care providers. One in four children in the United States will experience an event that may cause physical, …

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Are your kids ready for kindergarten? Join us for Playing to Learn, a five-week virtual program for kids ages 4 to 5. This free program will provide information and kindergarten readiness materials using resources from …

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Kansas City PBS Presents the 16th Annual K-12 Technology Conference: Restore, Evolve and Transform Your Virtual Classroom This virtual e-conference is for teachers, administrators, technologists and anyone interested in engaging students. Each weekday afternoon, discover …

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Children love to move—anywhere, anytime! Physical activity is great for growing bodies and minds. Being active together helps channel kids’ natural energy and keeps them healthy and strong. In this workshop, participants will explore and …

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