through-u Families Becme MediaWise

through-u provides resources and education for parents and childcare providers about the impact of media on children's health, behavior, pre-literacy skills, and school readiness. Parents who have MediaWise information and training make informed decisions on screen time, ratings, and content which leads to increased parent and child interaction and builds strong families.
 
through-u Families Become MediaWise® Education Kit
Price: $140.00
Pub. Date: March 2008

Everything you need to deliver the MediaWise® training program to a group of 25 participants in a dynamic and interactive format. Contained in a sturdy canvas handled tote bag, the kit includes a leader's guide, a DVD of educational video clips, 5 promotional posters, plus packages of 25 each of: pocket folders, 7 different handouts, 5 different brochures. More.

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through-u Families Become MediaWise® Education Kit (Spanish)
Price: $140.00
Pub. Date: March 2008

Everything you need to deliver the MediaWise® training program to a group of 25 participants in a dynamic and interactive format. Contained in a sturdy canvas handled tote bag, the kit includes a leader's guide, a DVD of educational video clips, 5 promotional posters, plus packages of 25 each of: pocket folders, 7 different handouts, 5 different brochures. More.

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U Tell A Tale Storytelling Game
Price: $12.00

An intergenerational game that promotes interaction and creative storytelling as an alternative to "screen time". Includes Character, Setting, Situation and Word cards and a Storytellers medal, enclosed in a plastic case.

  • Card Deck
  • Medallion on Ribbon
  • Card Slider Box
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    U Tell ATale Stories Told Through-U CD

    Price:
    $15.00

    Eleven stories told by professional storytellers, that transport listeners to other worlds and remind children and adults alike of the power of story.

    Try the "U tell A Tale Storytelling Game" too!"

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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Ambassador Guide - Refill
    Price: $30.00

    A 40-page manual with step-by-step directions, activities and materials; everything you need to deliver the MediaWise® program, formatted for 3 sessions.

           
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    TotSmart® Brochure (set of 25)
    Price: $12.00

    Learn about the influence of television and reading on your preschool child.

       
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    MediaMeasure® Brochure (set of 25)
    Price: $12.00

    Use this one-page inventory to evaluate your household's media viewing habits.

       
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    12 Tips to Tame the Tube Brochure (set of 25)
    Price: $12.00

    Useful tips for setting rules that promote healthy TV viewing in the home.

       
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    Internet Safety Tips Brochure (set of 25)
    Price: $12.00

    Keep your children safe on the internet with these useful tips.

       
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    Mind Games® Brochure (set of 25)
    Price: $12.00

    Encourage healthy video and computer game use with these tips for parents and caregivers.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Industry Rating Systems Handout (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    Explains the various rating systems and describes the codes used for rating movies, TV programs and video/computer games.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® TV & Video Game Diary Handout (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    A form for families to keep track of their screen time, listing the date, name of show or game, time of day and number of hours watched or played. This record serves as a basis for planning screen time changes.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Meet the Challenge Handout (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    Encourages parents to evaluate their child's total screen time and offers suggestions to reduce time in front of all types of screens.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® MediaWise Map Handout (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    Helps parents formulate goals for the amount and content of their family’s media use and develop strategies for meeting them.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® MediaWise Action Plan Handout (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    Helps parents choose one of their MediaWise® goals and commit to a plan to meet that goal.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Certificate of Completion (set of 25) - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    An official certificate from the National Institute on Media and the Family verifying completion of through-u: Families Become MediaWise® training.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Handout - Extra Material: Talking Internet Safety - Refill
    Price: $5.00

    Provides information for additional discussions or an extra MediaWise® session. Includes a parent checklist for protecting children online, tips for talking to children about online porn, and tips for safe cell phone use.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Tote Bag
    Price: $12.00
    Sturdy black canvas bag with handles to hold all of the materials needed for a MediaWise® training session.

           
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Clipboard
    Price: $5.00


           
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Event Posters (set of 5)
    Price: $10.00

    Five 11" x 16" posters, each containing a different photo of an adult and child, with space for information to advertise your upcoming MediaWise® session.

       
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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Education DVD
    Price: $39.95
    Release Date: September 2007

    Contains all 4 video selections from the groundbreaking MediaWise education program, illustrating the powerful impact of the quality and quantity of media on the health and development of children. Features:

  • Violence in Video Games
  • Barney™ vs Power Rangers™
  • Brain Power
  • Jolts and Tricks™


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    through-u Families Become MediaWise® Pocket Folders (set of 25)
    Price: $15.00



       
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