KEET Ready to Learn

Early Childhood Education

KEET-TV's Ready to Learn service is an initiative designed to help our community's children 0-8 years old become media-wise, curious, explorers of knowledge,  who will thus begin school "ready to learn." Channel 13 has long demonstrated a commitment to serving our local children; parents, teachers and child care providers by offering quality educational programs, workshops and fun family events.

In 1996, the station built on that strong foundation by introducing the Ready to Learn Service often called RTL for short. Today, that service of KEET-TV includes a daily line-up of more than six hours of weekday children's programming specially designed to meet the needs of preschool and school-aged children. KEET-TV also provides educational messages between programs that urge children to enjoy learning.

Ready to Learn includes a strong early literacy component with regular story time programs in libraries and family resource centers throughout the viewing area. KEET-TV's Ready to Learn service also offers free workshops on a variety of topics for parents, childcare providers, and teachers featuring developmentally appropriate materials and practices along with  free books that encourage "raising readers."

KEET-TV’s Ready To Learn Service is financially supported by The California State Department of Education, Child Development Division, and local program underwriters Dr. William Weiderman, Center for Women's Health, or event sponsors. Additional funding in service to the well-being of north coast children and families is provided through an enhanced partnership with First 5 Humboldt.

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!


For more information about our free workshops and upcoming events, contact KEET-TV's Ready to Learn Educational Programs Coordinator Jackie Hamilton by using our on-line contact form or by calling(707) 496-6712.