PBS Media Mentor Play Kit (Ages 2-6)

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Learn about Media Mentoring

Children can learn so much from everyday routines and objects already found in the home. Children can “Step It Out!” to break down everyday activities into simple steps to learn how to solve a problem or achieve a goal. This Play Kit will focus on the concept of algorithms: The breaking down of everyday activities into simple steps to learn how to solve a problem or achieve a goal.

Digital media - like videos and online games – included to help children create, connect, and learn. When adults engage with their children with high quality content, they become “media mentors” who show children how to use media to further their development.

Learn about Media Mentoring

I love to wash my hands!

Clothes on, eat breakfast, brush teeth, Clothes on, eat breakfast, brush teeth, put on shoes, and off to school.

Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share!

What is Computational Thinking?

Computational thinking, or CT for short, doesn’t teach children what to think but how to think. CT is a way of thinking to solve problems, express oneself, and accomplish tasks using practices, processes and skills at the core of computer science fields CT is more than just relevant to technical fields. It is a skillset that encourages us to solve problems, develop effective solutions, and think logically – and creatively – as we encounter everyday situations. Did you know that you are already most likely practicing CT with your young children at home?

Milestones & More Play Kit

PBS Media Mentor Play Kit (Ages 2-6)

Designed by early childhood professionals, Milestones & More Play Kits support parents, caregivers and children to learn and grow together. Each Play Kit includes developmentally appropriate, fun, educational and interactive toys, books and activities. This Media Mentor Play Kit was developed in partnership with PBS SoCal, and it is intended to guide families and caregivers to use everyday routines and digital media to support children’s development.

What’s inside the Media Mentor Play Kit?

Milestones and More Magazine - Age-targeted child development information, journal prompts, at-home activities, resources, and more.

Activity Cards - Positive and supportive play tips give parents and caregivers easy ways to connect with the littles in your life and promote learning experiences that are important to children’s development.

Play Kit Plush - This plush toy is for your toddler to feel comforted and secure. A “lovey” is more than just a toy or a blanket, it gives your little one emotional strength to grow and adapt. Using the Play Kit Plush as a lovey is an easy way to help them feel a sense of security as they adapt to the world.

Health & Safety Items - Your Play Kit includes a set of Sesame Street toothbrushes. Elmo’s friendly face makes brushing teeth fun for kids learning how to brush their best. Gentle bristles are ideal for growing teeth, and the small head is a great size for small mouths. Toothbrush handle is specially designed for little hands, helping children get a grip on good habits that will last them a lifetime. Your kit also includes a Elmo step chart to support hand washing.

Developmentally Supportive Skill Builders - Your Play Kit also includes a set of measuring cups. Explore and compare measurements or stir up some fun with your colorful measuring cup set. Introduce the concept of measurement while mixing up a mystery science experiment or some fun cooking. Measuring cups support children with their hand eye coordination too all while having fun!

Bilingual Board Book - Reading is a great way for you to bond and share time with the little ones. Reading stories stimulates children’s imagination and is a great way for you to bond and share time together. Look for ways to connect to the story and make story time fun and engaging. Let your little one turn the pages or ask them questions about the story. Try out funny noises and sounds using different voices for different characters. Children often love to read the same book over and over. This may become a bit repetitive for you but your child will enjoy learning the story and predicting what’s next. Make it more fun and go on a scavenger hunt looking for the items in the story. This will help build their love for reading all while having fun!

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