As Thanksgiving 2022 approaches, we can learn about and honor Native Americans by going beyond what we may have been taught in the past about early settlers and Native Americans sharing a first Thanksgiving.
Today our knowledge of and appreciation for Native American heritage is far richer and diverse, giving us more to learn with students — throughout the year.
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Rosie’s Rules, the newest PBS KIDS® series for preschoolers, stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a Mexican-American girl who’s part of a blended, multicultural family. Speaking English and Spanish, she joyfully introduces the art, traditions and foods of the Southwest, Midwest and Mexico.
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Whether you’re looking for resources that explore inspiring stories of U.S. Latinos, take you on a virtual field trip, or provide lessons, interactives and more, PBS LearningMedia is a great teaching tool for all grades!
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Some of us may be ready for the end of summer while others may wonder where the summer went! Yes, it’s time for school routines and trusted resources for home and classroom, and PBS is ever-ready to support teachers and parents in a new school year.
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Please join us for NEPM Days at the Springfield Museums on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 2 – 11, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Based on the popular PBS animated kids’ series, “Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond” is an interactive, bilingual exhibit that inspires families and children to understand that nature discovery can happen anywhere! Various areas of the exhibit provide opportunities to learn about nature, use math skills to explore the natural world, use tools to investigate environments, and — equally important — work and play together.
During NEPM days, Nature Cat will make meet-and-greet appearances, and families can take home PBS-themed games and activities. If you’re an NEPM member, please let the Museums know to receive $2 off admission!
You can also see this promotional video in Spanish (en español).
And for a collection of more resources that make learning fun with Nature Cat, click here.
Whether you’re home for the summer with children or working with youth in summer programs, there’s still time to take advantage of the scores of PreK -12 resources for learning and fun! Continue reading
Teachers of all grades are voicing serious concerns about the mental health of many young people today. It’s not surprising, then, that Ken Burns, esteemed producer and documentarian, brings us Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, a film that helps us see the awareness and empathy needed for mental health challenges and the hope many find when facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
By capturing the experiences of young people who struggle with mental health, the film shines light on what it’s like for them and for the parents, teachers, friends and healthcare providers who try to help. The film also shows the need for society to Continue reading
It’s astonishing how many holiday resources PBS offers for learners of all ages! While there are far too many to pack into one post, here’s a sample for grades ranging from PreK – 12 to help us all remember Continue reading
We have a bounty of resources to help learn about giving thanks. (Recent resources we shared for Native American Heritage Month, of course, are also appropriate. After all, can we really separate Native American heritage and Thanksgiving?)
But, first, the Thanksgiving holiday allows us to thank educators — all those teachers, parents and many others who dedicate themselves to teaching the young to grow strong in mind, body and spirit.
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Before any more time passes, we want to share insightful and inspiring K-12 resources for November’s Native American Heritage Month and beyond!
For grades 3-12 you’ll find Continue reading