Discusses why and how the Arts - music, dance, visual
arts, and dramatic arts-are important to the young child's cognitive,
social, emotional, linguistic and physical development.
Encourages children not only to produce art, but to appreciate
it. Hands-on activities.(ECE: 2 credit hours)
Tuesday, October 28, 6-8 -
Derry Public Library
It's Child's Play: Playing is Learning
How play and physical activity
promote learning and a healthy mind and body. Helping children acquire
knowledge and life skills through play. Ideas for indoor and outdoor
activities.(ECE: 2 credit hours)
Once Upon A Time: Reading, Storytelling and Children
Importance of reading, tips on reading aloud to and
with children, storytelling, age-related book preferences, literacy
activities.(ECE: 2 credit hours) Tuesday, September 23, 6-8
PM - Derry Public Library
Recipe for Health: Nutrition, Exercise and Children
Importance of family nutrition, modifications. Offers tips on school lunches, eating on the go, and the importance of healthy habits at all ages. Offers suggestions, materials, and resources to jump start busy families and classrooms.(ECE: 2 credit hours)
Tuesday, October 21, 6-8 PM - Swasey School, Brentwood
Tuesday, December 16, 6-9 PM - Farmington Head Start
Taking
Control: Television and Children
How is television influencing your children? Addresses
ways to use television in the home so it has a positive impact.
Explores how to harness television as a teaching and learning tool.(ECE: 2 credit hours)
Thursday, November 13, 1-2 PM - Newmarket Head Start
Monday, March 13, 9-10 AM - Seabrook Head Start
Working it Out: Exploring Problem-Solving Skills for
Children and Adults
Explores different approaches to resolving conflicts,
and ways to improve communication skills and instill tolerance,
understanding and self control in children. Strategies for
finding win-win solutions.(ECE: 2 credit hours)
Tuesday, November 25, 6-8 PM - Derry Public Library
Exploring Who, What, Where and Super WHY!: Science for Your Young Child
Using hands-on activities and non-stop ideas, this workshop explores integrating science into everyday learning. Using fun activities with no- or low-cost resources and materials, we will discuss, demonstrate, and inspire an exciting environment for your young learners. This workshop is appropriate and will be modified for Early Childhood Educators (2 credit hours) and/or young parents.
Tuesday, February 24, 2-3 - Derry Public Library
Beyond Pattern Blocks: Math for Your Young Child
This workshop explores hands-on approaches for early mathematic skills. We use no- or low-cost resources and materials in order to integrate math into an everyday environment for the young learner. The focus is on creaing a fun and active space for children, parents and/or Early Childhood Educators (2 credit hours).
Tuesday, January 27, 6-8 PM - Derry Public Library
For more information please contact Heather Mason Herod
at
(603) 868-4352 or hmason@nhptv.org
Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
12/19 Mummies Made in Egypt (Show 509)
The feature book
describes the techniques the reasons for the use mummification in ancient Egypt.
LeVar explores the Egyptian Mummies at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Dr. Raymond Evenhouse recreates the skull and face of a mummy, and Mimi Leveque tells about conservation and cleaning of mummified artifacts like a mummified cat, lamb, and crocodile.