Parents
AETN is committed to providing the highest quality non-commercial content and learning environment for preschool and elementary age children throughout Arkansas.
Providing age-appropriate, diverse programming for kids, programs that air on AETN consistently earn more prestigious awards than any other broadcast or cable network. AETN is committed to providing the tools, to both kids and parents alike, for positive and constructive child development. Returning favorites such as Sesame Street and Curious George will join brand new kids programming such as Word World and Super Why!. Undoubtedly, AETN kids programming will motivate children to seek out creative, fun, and smart ways to enhance their own lives and environment in the way only kids know how.
PBS Parents is a trusted online resource that's filled with information about your child’s development from birth through the early school years. Created with input from experts in child psychology, early childhood education, media and other fields, PBS Parents provides the answers you need to be your child’s first, best teacher.
Educational activities you can do with your children:
PBS KIDS Go! Explore Activities:
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With PBS LearningMedia, free, innovative classroom-ready media is available to every teacher and student across Arkansas. PBS LearningMedia is a next-generation digital media platform that empowers PreK-16 educators to re-imagine classroom learning, transform teaching, and creatively engage students. It brings together the best of public media, produced specifically for teachers, from PBS, WGBH, and 55+ public media partners. The flexible platform includes high-quality content tied to national curriculum standards, professional development courses, a robust content management system, and a built-to-fit infrastructure.
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Raising Readers
Wondering what to do with your child today? Whether you’re at home, at school, or out running errands, use the Reading Activity Calendar to find fun, simple ways to make reading a part of your every day life. Flip through the calendar above for ideas, activities, and silly holidays to celebrate together. Find more free reading games and activities for kids at PBS KIDS Island!
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