Iowa Public Television

Stories & More ICN sessions are interactive, educational and fun! During the session we read stories, watch short videos, sing songs, discuss and do activities. Participating in ICN sessions is a great way to get children excited about technology as well as our various topics. Content is geared toward Prek-1st grade audiences.

ICN Sessions are offered by Iptv and the ICN at NO COST to participants. You will also receive a supplementary book to keep in your classroom, library, or center.

February: Feelings

Great Feelings books that may be used in session:

• I Like Me! By Nancy Carlson
• If You’re Happy and You Know It!
• If You’re Angry and You Know It!
• No, David! By David Shannon
• The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain
• My Friend is Sad, by Mo Willems
• When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry… By Molly Bang

Materials Needed for this session:

Session Related Web sites:

• PBS Parents Activity Search - Find activities for PBS Kids by choosing a favorite PBS KIDS program, an activity type, or a specific skill.

PBS LearningMedia, a dynamic platform offering the best of public media content and produced specifically for PreK-16 teachers. With free access to over 14,000 high-quality resources tied to national standards, teachers can download, save and share exactly what they need for an inspired classroom experience. Sign up is free and easy! Learn more about PBS LearningMedia.

PBS Teachers - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Applicable standards from McREL:

Self Regulation

Classroom Resources:

The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check the K-12 Classroom Television (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• BETWEEN THE LIONS (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• MARTHA SPEAKS (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• ARTHUR: (Grade Level: PreK-3)
• CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• SUPER WHY! (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• CURIOUS GEORGE (Grade Level: PreK-2)

Check out the Classroom Resources for additional materials prepared and compiled by IPTV K-12 Connections staff.

Only twelve interactive sites are scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.

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