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5 Ways to Help Kids Handle Disagreements with Friends
Friends can disagree, and they often do! With guidance, your child can recognize that a disagreement doesn't have to mean the end of a friendship.
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Friends can disagree, and they often do! With guidance, your child can recognize that a disagreement doesn't have to mean the end of a friendship.
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Young children seem to be innately curious about nature. Here are six simple ways to incorporate wonder and curiosity into family life.
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Everyone benefits when kids engage in household chores! Here are some tips for tackling chores with kids.
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Bust a move, dance and get the wiggles out! Whether you’re crawling or creeping, hopping or galloping together, make some time for learning through play!
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Pessimistic children see negative events as evidence that they’re doomed, while optimistic children see them as temporary setbacks. Here are some ways to ease your child to optimism.
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Bravery does not mean fearlessness. It means doing something even though we’re scared. To become brave, children need to tolerate feeling scared and not let fear hold them back.
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Imaginary play is a great vehicle for giving kids the space to work through their fears and other difficult emotions.
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What should you do if your child has an imaginary friend? Encourage it.
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Long-term goal setting helps kids build resilience and cope with setbacks. Here are six steps to help your child set and reach their goals.
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Super Powers of Science in Hero Elementary help kids play with science. Here’s how to put those into practice.
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Reading is important for all ages and has been well-researched for its many benefits, but is there a difference with storytelling? Not to be confused with story reading, storytelling has its own techniques and advantages.
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Nap time is as essential to both children and grown-ups. But when your child starts to grow out of it, creating a quiet time routine will help the whole family to reset during the day.
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Playing in nature has a number of benefits for children. No matter where you live, here are some ways to reduce stress and anxiety by going outside.
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As much as it is nice for families to live close by, that’s not always possible. With creativity and commitment, there are lots of ways to help your kids connect with far away loved ones. Here are 10 ideas to try!
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In this activity, try stopping between each step to give your child a chance to decide if their creation looks like what they are trying to create. Mistakes happen and it’s OK to make adjustments and change course along the way.
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When kids are all fired up, nothing is getting in their heads or hearts. Research shows that children (and adults) learn best when they are happy and calm.
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Estimation is a skill we use to make careful guesses. Explore counting and making estimates in this online activity from Peg + Cat !
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Teach your child about metamorphosis! In this activity, kids can act out the stages butterflies go through and learn about other animals that go through the process.
Make a puppy puppet with paper towel rolls and paint. When you finish, encourage your child to put on a puppet show.
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Play this game with your child to help them make their own discoveries using different senses.
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Art + Nature = Fun. For this activity from PBS KIDS, you’ll use outdoor objects like leaves, pinecones and rocks as your paintbrush.
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Encourage your child to explore the trees with their senses by doing leaf and bark rubbings. Then, play a matching game!
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What can you and your child discover about nature at night? Make a nighttime observation kit to help your family explore what's outside your front door after dark!
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Psychologists believe that imaginary companions offer healthy opportunities for children to experience things they can’t in real life.
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Discover how striking a yoga pose can help children learn about both their bodies and minds.
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Does your little one enjoy making up stories? In this activity, emerging readers build their own story book while strengthening empathy and literacy skills!
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What happens to the sun at night? What are shooting stars? And is there life beyond Earth? These ten books can help answer your kids' space science questions... and perhaps inspire new ones!
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Harness your child's interest in dinosaurs and travel back in time to when dinos ruled the Earth with this collection of prehistoric page-turners for kids ages 0-9.
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Being an antiracist educator means allowing your classroom to be one where your kids see Black, Indigenous and other people of color and their cultures as beautiful and worthy.
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, explore resources that can help you meet the mental health needs of students at school and at home.
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To learn science, kids need to be hands on! Watch a center-based educator set up a thoughtfully planned learning environment to engage children in learning about plants.
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Gardening can be an important tool in your child's development! Find out how planting a garden can affect not only your child’s body but also their brain and soul.
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Find out what happens to a pile of old leaves outside when you add a dash of time, maybe some worms, and a healthy splash of moisture?
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Instead of throwing away empty egg cartons, upcycle them into this easy and adorable turtle craft while discussing sea turtles’ habitats and the importance of recycling.
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Here are some tips to remind that you’re strong and that you can help your children and your family through these complicated times.
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When you take time for self-care during times of stress, you’re better able to care for your child. Keep these tips in mind when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
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Here are four ways parents and caregivers can support this vital effort to help kids build perseverance and resilience.
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It’s helpful for kids to understand where their food comes from. The different seasons change what food is available and impact how the food tastes, too!
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It's that time of year again! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the whole family is ready to get outside. Explore the outdoors, discover fun nature crafts, and learn more about the world outside our doorsteps.
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Travel back in time through our imaginations together to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! If your child loves everything dinosaurs, now is a great time to introduce them to paleontology with these activities.
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Want to encourage your child's curiosity about plants, trees, and flowers? As the weather warms, it's the perfect time to take advantage of fresh air and explore your neighborhood.
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Growing seedlings in an egg carton is a great way to teach your child about plants.
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Learn how seeds and plants grow, and build observation skills with this hands-on garden activity!
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Here are seven simple tricks that turn a family nature walk into an enjoyable adventure for everyone.
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Help your child develop their mapping and spatial skills! In this activity, children can create a neighborhood map and gain a better understanding of their community in the process.
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In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Trolley follows the dotted path to each destination. Encourage an interest in transportation, and have fun creating a unique path for Trolley. Ding, ding!
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In this classic science fair experiment, help your child understand how a volcano forms in the Earth's surface.
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Building a kite is a great way to explore wind and how it moves things.
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Creating a Stegosaurus puppet can help your child understand how the dinosaur’s plates and spikes helped it survive.
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Kids’ brains need stimulation, but they need downtime, too. Read on for ways to use screen-free zones, brain breaks and pretend play to raise creative and independent kids!
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Roll homemade dice and use your imagination to tell a unique story! This fun game can inspire countless wacky tales and be played over and over again.
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From fridge art to the MoMa? Here are ways to encourage your emerging artist’s skills — and the milestones to expect along the way.
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Children will explore similarities and differences between themselves and others.
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Sometimes children don't tell the truth - this is a normal part of their development. Try, "When you tell me what happened, I can help you," to encourage kids to share openly and honestly.
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Bedtime stories are great ways to encourage kids to be creative and confident. Give your next book a boost by sharing experiences that relate to what you are reading to spark conversation and inspire curiosity.
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This list of books featuring diverse characters and highlighting the importance of diversity in communities is a great way to start conversations about diversity with your young children.
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Reading can be an effective way to teach kids about important issues. To encourage thoughtful conversations about race and diversity with your children, check out this booklist you can read together as a family.
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Even the best of friends sometimes have problems they must work out. Try "Dog and Bear: Two's Company" and other bedtime stories to share this lesson with little ones!
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Families should be talking more about race so that we can understand it. Dr. Aisha White explains what race is, and how grown-ups can talk about it with young children.
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We can make having those tough conversations about what makes us different easier by teaching our children empathy, understanding, and kindness.
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It’s normal for young kids to be curious about families. They don’t need much explanation, rather, just the positive acknowledgment that families come in different shapes and sizes.
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Here are some tips for helping your child cope with the ups and downs of friendships.
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Arguments with a friend can be very upsetting for kids, but it does not have to mean the end of a friendship.
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Here are 15 books that can help us start conversations with our kids about what it means to be a friend.
MPT is here to help parents and educators keep kids laughing and learning all summer long. Look to our new summer resource collections including MPT Summer On!, weekly theme-based activities, and At-Home Learning: Summer Edition for daily activities connected to our PBS KIDS broadcast. Count on MPT to always provide access to high-quality, educationally-based programming for your family. Anytime and anywhere – on-air, online, and on our free mobile app.
Look to our education website, Thinkport.org, to find safe, adult-led activities for young children, and independent student learning resources for students in grades PreK-12.
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Find learning games and activities matched to your favorite PBS KIDS shows.
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At-Home Learning continues with our back-to-school edition to support families and educators with new digital resources and hands-on activities aligned to our PBS KIDS broadcast.
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Find fun, daily activities and crafts to do with your children using items in your home and a few basic supplies.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Using lessons from the PBS documentary "Asian Americans," share a new lens on U.S. history and the role Asian Americans play in shaping the nation’s story.
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Every May, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to honor all the teachers in our lives who have helped us learn and grow.
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Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and washing your hands are among the most important healthy habits we can teach children!
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A flavorful chicken tender recipe marinated in a honey mustard sauce and cooked to perfection.
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Many holidays throughout the year include food traditions. One food that comes up a few times are pancakes! Here are four fun ways to make your own pancakes!
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We’ve made a list of books full of nutritious and fun dishes for kids to create.
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Does your child LOVE animals? Gather ideas for creating art, playing games, and reading books about all types of animals that will keep your kids entertained and learning for hours!
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Listening to bird songs, visiting the zoo, and hunting for bugs are just a few ways you can help your child become a creature adventurer this summer!
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Alligator or crocodile? Frog or toad? Similar-looking animals can have big differences! Can your child identify which animal is which?
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For little astronauts, here are activities, games, and plenty of ideas for a little space exploration from your own home!
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Getting to know the solar system is key to learning about our universe! Help your child learn about outer space with this Ready Jet Go art project.
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Space is a fascinating and sometimes confusing topic for kids. Gather ideas to help you explore the wonders of astronomy with your kids this summer!
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The 2020-2021 school year is going to look different for families across the country. PBS KIDS is here to help no matter what learning situation your family is facing this year.
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Play with shadows, control the weather and roll and slide objects down a ramp, all in the free PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science App!
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Even the best of friends sometimes have problems they must work out. Try "Dog and Bear: Two's Company" and other bedtime stories to share this lesson with little ones!
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This picture book celebrates diversity by showing how children in one classroom all grow and learn from each other’s traditions.
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To teach our children to be “colorblind” eliminates the beautiful diversity of our communities.
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Anti-racism is the practice of working to eliminate the unfair treatment of people based on the color of their skin. Some things to do to begin your family's anti-racism journey.
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Conversations about racism will look different to each family, but it’s important to talk to children about race and racism. Here are some tips.
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Families should be talking more about race so that we can understand it. Dr. Aisha White explains what race is, and how grown-ups can talk about it with young children.
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Talking with young children about race and racism is tough and important. Here are ideas to help you prepare for conversations, ask questions, and model anti-racist behavior.
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Here are seven ways Dr. White recommends using picture books (with questions and conversation starters!) to talk about race and racism.
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Parents can create opportunities to talk about race through regular media use. Here are a few ways to make everyday media moments more meaningful.
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In this short, Arthur, Buster, and Mrs. MacGrady talk about ways we can all fight racism and stand up for what’s right.
MEET THE HELPERS is a public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness.
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Preschoolers learn best through exploring, using all of their senses to understand their world. Here are some resources to support your child's early learning.
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PBS KIDS “You Me Community” music videos will help children explore the helpers that make up a community, and how to say thank-you to others.
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Learn about the people that make your community special! This PBS KIDS playlist is packed with songs and stories from your favorite TV shows
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Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic? Breathe. Use this and other strategies to help children – and yourself – navigate these feelings.
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When Daniel is sick, he imagines that he is a germ-fighting superhero that can make all the germs go away!
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"Germs, Germs Go Away. Don't come back any day" Use these tips from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to keep germs away by washing hands and coughing into your elbow.
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With Coronavirus being a concern for grownups, kids might also be worrying. Here is how to talk about COVID-19 with your young children & ways to practice healthy habits.
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These PBS KIDS role models prove that you can be anything. Check out these inspiring videos featuring a doctor, astronomer, paleontologist, engineer, and two musicians.
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Keep in mind: apps don’t equal learning – they are potential tools for learning.
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As schools across the country are closed due to COVID-19, PBS KIDS is here to help. New weekday newsletter offers activities & tips to help kids play & learn at home.
Mini games that parents can play with their kids that teach reading and math concepts.
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