In the past, self care could be perceived as selfish and mental health as something not to be discussed, at least not in public. Mental health now takes its place in importance alongside physical health, and Mental Health Awareness Month this May may take on heightened importance given the pressures of the pandemic.
PBS offers educational resources to promote self care
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and from autism to current events and much more, Sesame Street in Communities has a wealth of resources to support families!
Whether celebrating and supporting the uniqueness of every child or addressing difficult and tough times, parents and caregivers will discover intelligent resources for what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and Continue reading
PBS offers rich resources to honor African Americans during Black History Month and throughout the year. Children can learn about the Black leaders of yesterday and today, exploring Continue reading
This past December New England Public Media provided two Family and Community and Learning (FCL) series from Ready to Learn, a U.S. Department of Education funded initiative. Each series of four sessions allowed us to introduce children to key STEM and literacy concepts using resources from Continue reading
A recent article in Today entitled, We need Mister Rogers’ video messages after 9/11 now more than ever, reminded me how Fred Rogers’ words continue to calm and instruct — both children and adults. This video was made when Mister Rogers Neighborhood was no longer on the air, and he was said to doubt whether videos such as this one would do any good.
In this video we hear the simple wisdom needed in the aftermath of 9/11 as well as now — when our country and Continue reading
PBS LearningMedia understands that you face a challenging, uncertain school year and invites you to join a special webinar on PreK-12 classroom planning this Thursday, September 17 @ 7pm ET.
In advance of the webinar, hosted in partnership with Share My Lesson, all registrants will receive a digital copy of a custom planning kit filled with eight weeks worth of relevant resources. During the virtual event you’ll learn how to use the Teacher Planning Kits for Continue reading
Recently, you may have been hearing about Juneteenth — another word for June 19 — which is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. As we learn in this All About the Holidays video (and much more!), Juneteenth is now celebrated in communities across the country since its origins in Texas.
You can find Continue reading
The following post was written by MaiCherish Harris, Elms College student and intern at WGBY/NEPM.
School closings came with the loss of a very special learning experience: field trips. As things open back up, families may be looking for ways to make up for lost time. They may also be looking for ways to keep children engaged over summer break.
Virtual field trips from PBS can Continue reading
As we see in this video clip, Hero Elementary is a school for budding superheroes. Here kids learn to master their innate powers, like flying and teleportation, while exploring science along the way. The new series, which recently premiered, gives children ages 4 to 7 important tools to help solve problems by encouraging them to think and act like scientists, igniting their natural curiosity. The show also showcases character and social-emotional concepts such as kindness, empathy, and commitment to working together.
You can already find resources that put these tools in the hands of children at Continue reading