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The lights are up and the snow is falling at PBS KIDS! Help families make the season bright with a festive lineup of fan favorites from “Alma’s Way,” “Molly of Denali,” “Wild Kratts,” “Donkey Hodie” and more.
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In the "Alma's Way" Alma and Junior love their Christmas Eve tradition of making ornaments together. Here are a few ideas for experiences and non-store-bought gifts.
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Whether you choose to get outside or keep cozy inside, there are plenty of ways to enjoy family time in the winter.
Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters every Friday from 7 to 9pm.
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Sharing responsibilities with your kids gives them a step toward independence, and a sense of pride. This holiday season, try giving these chores to the children in your family.
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Countdown to the New Year by celebrating all throughout December. Here are 31 activity ideas to do with your kids before the new year starts!
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Spending quality time with loved ones means a lot more than material gifts. Your family can prioritize time together with these tips for making the switch to giving fewer toys and more experiences this holiday season.
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As you prepare for the holiday season, what family traditions will you be starting or continuing this year?
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Turn the holidays green by making choices that help earth by without sacrificing comfort and joy.
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So much of the excitement during the holiday season is all about receiving presents. How can we get our kids to develop the same enthusiasm for giving?
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There is always something new to explore in nature. Here’s a list of ideas and activities to do to appreciate and give back to nature this holiday season.
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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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What's your favorite book to read with the children in your life during the holidays?
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This Christmas Season, explore our list of Christmas books for children ages 1-10.
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Hanukkah is the eight-day "festival of lights" celebrated by Jewish people around the world commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
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Turning yourself into an elf on your holiday cards is a great way to inject a little festive fun into the holiday season.
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Have you started decorating for the holidays? Make your own snowflake ornaments by following these six quick steps.
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'Tis the season for homemade gifts! Follow these five easy steps to make your own snow globe.
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Make your own winter wonderland by turning cardboard boxes into a gingerbread village!
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What do you love most about winter? Embrace the magic of the season by making a snowflake headband, inspired by the one Daniel Tiger wears for the Snowflake Day play!
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Celebrate Hanukkah with this fun DIY craft. All they need is toilet paper rolls to decorate, glue, glitter and yellow paper.
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Recycle cardboard tubes to add a lovely and safe lantern to your holiday décor.
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This magic holiday card for kids is guaranteed to bring big smiles this holiday season!
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Make a magical winter wonderland terrarium using an old empty glass jar with a lid. Use this craft to talk with your kids about the weather.
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Where does the tradition of gift-giving on Christmas come from? Find out why Christmas is important to people for lots of different reasons in this video.
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Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate African American heritage. Learn the ways people observe this festivity and trace back its roots to ancient African customs.
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Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, but anyone can find meaning in the holiday. Check out the origins of the tradition, and and how it is observed today.
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Looking for holiday cookies & treats to make and bake? Baking homemade treats for gift giving and entertaining will magically get you into the holiday spirit.
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A moist, lemony sponge topped with chocolate ganache and marzipan decorations. It looks wonderfully festive and is a great alternative to traditional Christmas cake.
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Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, each bite is a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
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How can parents encourage gratitude during times of stress or crisis? PBS KIDS for Parents shares meaningful ways you can help your kids count their blessings during the holiday season.
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Many of us are "sharing the care" with grandparents. Learn how we can support them while they provide unconditional love to our kids.
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Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents. Here are some ideas to help you take a moment to stay calm and collected.
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From modeling gratitude to sharing "good things" each day, these ideas for expressing thanks can help your family remember all of the goodness that fills your lives around Thanksgiving and year-round.
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How can we as parents fit more opportunities to express gratitude into our already packed schedules? Try a few of these strategies for making expressions of thanks part of your family's daily routine.
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How can parents encourage gratitude during times of stress or crisis? PBS KIDS for Parents shares meaningful ways you can help your kids count their blessings during the holiday season.
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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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A small USDA study found that children who ate breakfast did better on math tests than those who skipped the meal.
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How can you get your kids to eat more fruit? Here are seven tactics you can use to guide them without saying a word.
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Pumpkin season is here! Celebrate the Fall with some warm and delicious homemade pumpkin bread.
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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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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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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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