READY FOR SCHOOL

One of the joys of working at Detroit Public Television is the opportunity to be involved in TV productions that make you feel good. I was reminded of this the other day as we taped our yearly “Kids Club Ready for School Adventure.” It’s a pretty simple production, really; 25 five-year-olds come down to the studio to be interviewed by Fred and Kelley and learn a few tips about entering kindergarten. There’s Officer Gasiorek from the Royal Oak Police Department with help on crossing the street; Pediatrician Dr. Dorsey and Katie the Dietician with healthy hints; Miss Ruth to demystify riding the bus and an actual kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Cole, to show us around the classroom.

A highlight of the 30-minute show is when Kelley is introducing the videotape with Mrs. Cole with the roll cue of “Let’s go inside.” Spontaneously, one of the children hollered “OK!” and leapt from the set and ran right toward the camera. You can’t rehearse stuff like that, nor could you recreate the laughter and smiles that ensued in the studio. It was a gentle reminder that a little bit of child-like enthusiasm can brighten any day. It certainly brightened mine. Meet the children embarking on their Kindergarten adventures by tuning into WTVS Detroit Public TV at the times below. They’re old enough to become “ready to learn” but still young enough to teach us a lesson or two.

Kids Club Ready for School Adventure Airtimes:
Sunday, 8/24 at 9 am
Tuesday, 8/26 at 6:30 am
Friday, 8/29 at 12:30 pm
Monday, 9/1 at 12:30 pm
Friday, 9/5 at 5 pm

Dave Devereaux

Detroit Public TV Vice President of Communications