While we officially celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, PBS provides educational resources that can be used year round to nurture a nation in need of learning more about its diverse cultures.
A rich array of information, including the use of Hispanic vs. Latino vs. Latinx and the importance of celebrating Hispanic/Latinx history throughout the academic year can be found in Continue reading
Yes, ALMA’S WAY is coming soon, providing the perfect time for young ones and their families to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with this new Latino character from PBS KIDS!
Many will be familiar with the series’ creator — beloved Sesame Street cast member and Lifetime Achievement Emmy®-winner –Sonia Manzano, who says, Continue reading
Family conversations between children and adults are essential to close relationships. Watching this video about the new “PBS KIDS Talk About” web series, we see the fun and inspiration that can come from conversations about subjects like bravery, courage, self-confidence, and family. No wonder PBS KIDS Talk! from KET Education won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Educational and Informational Series!
In addition to being fun and informative, these PBS KIDS talks can serve to model the kinds of conversations family members can
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Little wonder why Arthur is the longest-running program on PBS KIDS! While maintaining the show’s consistent high quality, the Arthur team at GBH in Boston uses compelling issues of our day to motivate characters and inform story lines. (Case in point is the show’s recent themes on antiracism and COVID.)
In addition, the program continues to provide digital resources that challenge kids to learn while having fun. Three new Arthur digital games have launched on Continue reading
Do children you know sometimes need help self-regulating and making good, mindful choices?
Kira Willey’s Breathe with Me series on PBS LearningMedia is a compilation of instructive meditative breathing exercises meant to help students Continue reading
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
