Calling all young writers and artists!
WOUB -TV is launching the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, a national competition designed to promote the advancement of children's reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The effort encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original stories and illustrations.
WOUB - TV will actively partner with schools, public libraries and other literacy organizations to implement the contest. Children will been encouraged to write and illustrate stories and submit them to WOUB, which will select local winners.
Each child participating in the contest receives a special certificate of achievement signed by "Reading Rainbow" host LeVar Burton. In addition, WOUB will conduct a station celebration for local winning contestants and their families. Each child who enters this contest will receive a brand new book, compliments of WOUB. First, second and third place winners (12 total) will have their stories featured on www.woub.org/kids. Festivities involve the beginning creation of "WOUB Share a Story," where each child's original winning story will be brought to life through television. Other prizes will also be awarded.
First place local winners will be entered into the national level of the contest where a panel of judges will identify the national winners. Winners will be announced and national prizes, including laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players will be awarded in summer 2010.
"Kids naturally have a keen sense of curiosity and incredible imaginations," said Denise Birchfield, contest coordinator. "The PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest will provide a safe virtual community forum for children to express their ideas while fostering key early literacy skills such as story-telling."
Applications and contest rules are available at www.woub.org. All applications must be received by March 30, 2010.
Additional information can be obtained by calling (740) 593-1771 or by e-mailing Denise Birchfield at denise_birchfield@woub.pbs.org.
Teacher Resources Available!
It's that time of year, the time when classrooms are being set up in anticipation for a new school year.Teachers - take some time to visit The Ohio Digital Classroom, a statewide website designed to be a source of media related content, all correlated to Ohio standards.
Just click the link and you'll be on your way!
PBS Teacherline
Teachers can enroll in online graduate credit from Ohio PBS Teacherline. Funded by the U.S.
Department of Education, Teacherline features six week, 30 hour interactive courses and helps educators meet the Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements.
