Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

WKAR Director of Education Robin Pizzo
Credit LWP

These are challenging times in Michigan for families with school-aged children at home and for educators.

WKAR is here for you, with trusted resources from PBS, PBS Kids, and WKAR Family.

I hope you'll follow this page for WKAR At-Home Learning updates, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and more.

For starters, here are some links I recommend:

Do you have a question that you'd like me to address here at Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop? Please send it to me at Robin@wkar.org. I can't guarantee I'll be able to respond to all questions, but I will do my best.

Stay well,

"Mrs. Pizzo"
Robin M. Pizzo, M.Ed.
Director of Education
WKAR Public Media
Robin@wkar.org

Ways to Connect

Q: My children miss the time spent with friends and family and it’s difficult to schedule playdates.

By • May 19, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Make old traditions new again.

Q: My kids and I miss our library. Any suggestions on how we can connect to library resources?

By • May 13, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Libraries are a wonderful and important part of every community. For this answer I reached out to Liz Breed, Michigan e-library coordinator, to offer suggestions.

Q: I’m swamped with work. Do you have any tips on balancing it with my children’s learning?

By • May 6, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Reflecting back and advance preparation is the key.

Q: How do I help my child settle down, when it’s time to work on lessons?

By • Apr 29, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Pent up energy is a common problem for all learning environments. Don't forget to include physical activity throughout the day.

Q: New math is difficult. Do you have any tips on helping children with math skills at home?

By • Apr 23, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Math is everywhere. Although new math can be difficult for many parents, reviewing foundational math skills your children have already learned is a much easier task.

Q: How do I stop feeling guilty about my ability to educate my children at home effectively?

By • Apr 16, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Take a deep breath and know you are now and have always been your child's best teacher.

Q: How do I help my children stay motivated to learn with school closures?

By • Apr 12, 2020

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Although a difficult task, motivation can be found by turning a child's learning toward what interests them most.

Q: How do I continue to support my child’s reading growth when they are not attending school?

By • Apr 8, 2020

Notes from Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: No matter the age or development level, the best way to continue to support your child’s reading growth is by reading actual books.

WKAR Expands Daily At-Home Learning Programs for Grades K-12

By WKAR Staff • Mar 27, 2020
PBS WKAR At Home Learning

WKAR WORLD adds five hours daily for grades 6-12, two hours of K-5 programming added to WKAR main channel beginning Monday, Mar. 30, 2020