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Spring is finally here! After such a long and cold winter, it's thrilling to feel the wind in your hair and the warm sun on your face. Here are simple ways to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate spring!
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Spring is in the air! Celebrate the changing season with your child with these hands-on learning activities, crafts, and investigations!
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Our pets teach us valuable lessons, such as patience, kindness and empathy. What lessons have your pets taught your family?
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It's finally spring! Celebrate the season with your child by making "spring-y" flowers with construction paper. Gift them to teachers or friends or use them to decorate your table!
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Building early math skills can be easily worked on at home as part of your daily routine! Here are simple activity ideas your family can do based off six different types of math skills.
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Why do birds sing, ants march and butterflies fly? Encourage your child to wonder just like Elinor on "Elinor Wonders Why" by creating a nature observation bingo game!
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Explore counting and animal knowledge with your child by creating ladybug art.
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Providing reassurance, limiting exposure to media and sticking to routines are just a few ways grown-ups can help kids manage through tough times and stressful situations!
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From drawing in a nature journal to simply heading outside to explore, here are six great ways to experience nature with your kids this spring!
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Curiosity motivates our little ones to explore, learn, and grow. Here are some examples of how to motivate your child through curiosity — instead of control — that can easily fit into your day.
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Here’s how to teach your children about food allergies and how to be a caring friend to someone who has them.
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Here are six simple steps to help children establish a “safe base” as a tool for teaching self-management and self-control skills.
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Explore 13 children’s books that offer a look at special ways to show friends, family members, and the community that you care.
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Have you ever heard of found poetry? It's the literary equivalent of a collage and a great way to help your kids express themselves.
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Want to help your child nurture their writing skills at home? From making a grocery list to writing a thank-you note, modeling all the ways you write in your everyday life is a great way to start.
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Help your kid build upon their alphabetizing, rhyming, and spelling skills. This literacy obstacle course will get your kids moving and help them strengthen their brain muscles.
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Children thrive when their caregivers offer them consistent love and support. Our love offers a safe landing place as they stretch, struggle, and grow. Here are four ideas for helping children feel loved and lovable.
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Greatness is not born, it’s grown. How kids practice, how they deal with failure, how they get praised, and how they are criticized, all play a part in the likelihood of achieving greatness.
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Some of the most powerful ways to encourage young readers are also some of the simplest! The resources in this collection are designed to help kids grow into curious readers and lifelong learners.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 15 such books about impactful and inspirational historic and modern-day women who have made an important mark on the world.
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Here are a few titles featuring a variety of diverse girls that encourage young readers to investigate the world, find their voice, take action and follow their dreams.
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Bunnies, flowers, and books! Celebrate the arrival of spring — and Read Across America Day — with these great reads from PBS KIDS.
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Sometimes it’s good to break free from the instructions. Find out how your child can express themselves and innovate through art?
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Stories and picture books are great ways to help children learn more about themselves and the world around them.
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From scribbles to stick figures, watching little artists learn new skills is exciting!
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Informational text can help kids solve problems, satisfy curiosity, learn something new, how to do something, and much more!
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Is your child starting the journey to reading and writing? Fill your home with letters, sounds and word fun with this collection of early literacy activities!
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Researchers found that four- to six-year-olds were better at focusing and persevering at important tasks when they pretended to be superheroes.
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Write and record an audio message to share with friends and family.
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If you're ready to consider a "no gifts please" party but need some inspiration, consider one of these tried and true ideas.
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Most children are naturally interested in math as it exists in the world around them. Here is how parents can use that excitement in their everyday routines.
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Pretend play can help your child work through fears and feel more in control.
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Get creative with your fairy loving child by creating a fairy house using an empty glass jar, paint and a few decorative items from nature.
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You and your child can investigate what happens when you heat solid materials and then cool the materials.
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Children will explore similarities and differences between themselves and others.
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Encourage your child to share openly and honestly using these expert tips.
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Bedtime stories are great ways to encourage kids to be creative and confident.
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Are your toddlers fascinated by the kids around them, only to later scream and cry when they have to share one of their trains?
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Learn how to help your child express her emotions in new ways and keep your cool during the process! Check out these research-based strategies to support your child at home.
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Can a bully become a buddy? In "Enemy Pie" a play date and some delicious recipes inspires new ways to turn enemies into friends.
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Emotions can be a big experience, and children may not yet know how to handle them. Here are a few steps to follow to help your children express their emotions.
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Do you have a child who longs to chat with everyone she sees at the grocery store? Here are five ways to support her outgoing personality.
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Research shows that kids who watched Peg+Cat and Odd Squad exhibited significantly improved performance on critical early math skills.
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Persistence is a helpful trait in life. It describes how long we are able to stick at a task, manage frustration, and push through the challenges we encounter.
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Embrace your child’s curiosity and unleash their creativity by encouraging them to become problem-solvers.
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Music can be a powerful helper when it comes to understanding and expressing our feelings. Here is how your family can interact with music to help identify, express, and regulate feelings.
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Some may think of art education as a luxury, but simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. Check out this top PBS KIDS for Parents article to find out more about the developmental benefits of art.
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Think handwriting is just an old-fashioned skill? This may convince you to make writing a regular part of playtime with your kids!
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Did you know that arts activities can help prepare kids for success in school? Acting out stories using homemade props or drawing are easy ways to add arts to playtime.
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This salty and sweet popcorn recipe is perfect for a quick snack. Your child will have fun spooning the melted candy and shaking the sprinkles!
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Light and spongy, devilishly decadent, and dark as a moonless midnight.
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This simple dessert only has five ingredients and takes 20 minutes to make!
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Here are a few heartwarming books about families of all shapes, sizes and customs to brighten these long winter nights.
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Just like your young scientist, the characters in this collection of books for children ages 2-8 are always asking questions, conducting experiments, and building new inventions.
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These books introduce weather in positive ways and will have kids looking forward to playing in the snow, chasing leaves in the wind, jumping in rain puddles, and picnicking in the sunshine.
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Make this awesome telescope with and for your kids using just a few materials!
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Try this experiment with your child to investigate how melting glaciers can cause the sea level to rise and change the Earth's landscape.
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Let's make soap! These colorful, handmade bars of soap make great gifts for kids of all ages.
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Understanding each of our cultural backgrounds is the first step toward respecting our differences! Here, we share tips for exploring new cultures with your child.
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Having open, regular conversations now helps our children grow in their understanding of money for the future. Here are three questions to think about when teaching kids about money.
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Learning how to spend, save, and give away money is a life-skill that takes years to develop. Here are 10 guidelines to help your child on the road to financial literacy.
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Your child is figuring out how the world works. Their ability to manage their own frustrations, problem solve and through a challenge will serve them well — now and far into the future.
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It is natural for all children to experience anxiety at times. The good news? Parents and grownups can use simple strategies to support kids when anxious thoughts arise.
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When children experience different perspectives and backgrounds, they strengthen their life skills for becoming more empathetic, understanding, and open-minded.
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Developing perseverance helps kids see that their abilities grow with effort and practice. As kids develop perseverance, grown-up can help them understand that frustration, and even failure, are part of the learning process.
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There are some simple ways to help your child understand the difference between tattling and alerting a grownup when an important rule is being broken.
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Kids practice compassion when they notice people’s feelings and think about how they can act in a way that is kind and caring.
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When kids learn to empathize with others and show compassion for their peers, being an “includer” becomes automatic. Here are five ways to help your child learn to include others.
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A change in plans scan be tough to handle at any age, but especially for kids. Here are five ways to build flexible thinking skills and help your kids go with the flow when plans change.
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Rather than become upset when your young child lies — because children will! — try to see these moments as opportunities to help them develop a habit of honesty.
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Want to help your child practice empathy and learn how to give meaningful apologies? Here are five tips to get you started!
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There are many fun ways to show our children that emotions are okay, welcomed, and a healthy part of life. Here are five things you can do now to help your child develop a healthy and playful relationship with their emotions.
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Even though there will be uncertainties and ups and downs as we navigate this school year, let your child know we can still find and celebrate daily successes in unexpected places.
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Have an empty box laying around? Help your child discover the potential of an ordinary box with just a few common art materials and their favorite stuffed animal.
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Encourage your child to express themselves through music and art by making a guitar out of simple materials around your house.
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Explore an Alaska Native dance tradition with your child by making a Yup’ik dance fan.
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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.
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Are your toddlers fascinated by the kids around them, only to later scream and cry when they have to “share” one of their trains?
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Our families help us understand who we are and how we fit into the big world around us, as well as explore who we are as individuals and learn to embrace differences.
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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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Teasing is something many children will experience at some point. Use this Arthur activity to help your child talk about how it feels, then work together to create coping strategies.
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The next time a meltdown arises, try one of these short and simple "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" songs to help your preschooler manage and ease those big feelings.
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Is your little one getting ready to start reading? Help your child develop pre-reading skills that will give them a strong foundation for later reading success.
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Every family has its own bedtime routine to transition from day to night. Play the "My Bedtime" game from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to spark a conversation about things that help kids at bedtime!
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Just like ants, which store and share resources in nature, your child can build a mini library to store and share books with their family and friends.
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Puppet shows allow children to experiment with storytelling and imagination. Explore the basic elements of storytelling while you craft Peg-themed puppets and a theater for your show.
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Invite your child to make a set of beach bongos just like the ones Donkey Hodie uses to help her when she is frustrated at the beach.
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Help your child learn how water can form different shapes with this fun and simple hands-on science experiment!
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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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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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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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Practice cooperation skills by working and playing with others to create a silly drawing.
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Invite your child to take a break and help you in the kitchen to make a delicious banana swirl treat.
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Molly’s mom makes ice sculptures. “Chill out” and make one with your family! Observe how temperature affects water as you create a frozen ice sculpture.
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Children resisting to try new things or engage in activities that they haven’t fully mastered is not uncommon. Here is how parents can help build children’s confidence.
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Play time is always important for children – and grown-ups! Movement, laughter and creativity help reduce stress and strengthen bonds within the entire family.
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Most kids naturally struggle with sharing because it’s difficult for them to think about what others want. Encourage kids to take turns by assuring them that their friends will return their toys when they're done.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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Looking for resources to encourage students who are interested in STEM or research? These are a great start.
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Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 through October 15, is a time to celebrate the more than 54 million people of Hispanic descent living in the United States. Watch to learn more about the month!
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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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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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"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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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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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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