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Creating an Inclusive Home and School Community

As you work with your child’s school to create an inclusive community, here are a few parenting strategies we hope will be helpful on your journey.

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How to Talk to Children About Politics

Talking with children about voting and politics can feel overwhelming. Here are tips on how to help kids understand how to be participants in creating positive change.

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9 Picture Books About Voting and Election

Participating in election and practicing the right to vote is important. Here are nine books to start conversations around not only voting, but democracy, citizenship, and equality

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7 Fun Halloween Activities to Do at Home

Halloween is almost here! While this year’s celebrations are certain to be different, we have a list of activities you can do at home to make the best of Halloween this year.

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Make Halloween Fun, Not Frightening!

If your preschooler is unsure about joining Halloween festivities, here are fun ideas to help make the month of October not scary.

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Learn at Home with PBS KIDS

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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Arthur’s Tricks and Treats

Are your little ones looking for some spooky fun? Check out "Arthur's Tricks and Treats" and other Halloween-themed games from the PBS KIDS Games App!

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Make A “Coupon Book” of Helpful Gifts

No matter how old we are, everyone can give and receive help. Create a coupon book with your children and help them develop an attitude of gratitude.

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Explore Nature With These Fun Fall Activities

Embrace fall, make family memories, and take a break from screens with these fun fall activities for the whole family.

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Benefits of Teaching Children to See Race

To teach our children to be “colorblind” eliminates the beautiful diversity of our communities.

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Why and How to Talk to Your Child About Racism

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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What’s Race? Having the Conversation with Young Children

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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Interactive PBS KIDS Schedule

Find learning games and activities matched to your favorite PBS KIDS shows.

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At-Home Learning

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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Daily Activities Calendar

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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Election Basics

Learn how elections work, look inside the campaign process, consider the role of interest groups, and give students a chance to try their hand at managing a presidential campaign.

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How Voting Works

Learn about the mechanics of voting, the role of the electoral college, how voters decide, and the purpose of big caucuses.

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Play and Learn at Home With PBS KIDS

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What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

The signs of bullying can be difficult to spot. Watch for these flags that could signal your child might be dealing with a bully — and learn what you can do to resolve the situatio

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Raising A Powerful Girl

How can parents and caregivers raise powerful daughters and what does that mean? Here are some ideas from our experts.

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Play and Learn Engineering App

With the new PBS KIDS Play and Learn Engineering app, kids can design machines, build towers with robots and problem-solve through an obstacle course while exploring STEM concepts.

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Understanding Your Child’s Temperament

A child’s behavior and approach to the world are shaped by his experiences and especially by his interactions with you.

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It’s Okay to Get Mad

A big part of parenting is helping our kids understand their emotions and then respond in a way that does not hurt themselves or others.

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Read-Along with PBS KIDS

Along with story-time of a beloved book, each PBS KIDS Read-Along is designed to encourage engagement among families with activity ideas and questions that spark conversation.

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Halloween Painted Pots

Turn small flower pots into fun Halloween decorations! Make a mummy, Frankenstein, and a pumpkin.

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Glowing Ghost Jugs

Not into pumpkin carving? Save your leftover milk cartons to make glowing ghosts!

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T.P. Jeebies

Recycle your leftover toilet paper rolls into tubes of terror by turning them in to Halloween-themed door knob decorations!

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Spooky Paper Plate Eyes

Turn ordinary paper plates into super spooky eyes for Halloween with this fun craft!

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How to Help Your Quiet Child Speak Up

Many children struggle to assert their thoughts and feelings. Try these strategies to help your little one learn to stand up to negative behavior.

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How to Help Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves

One bad experience doesn’t equate being the worst at something -- but it can be hard for kids. Here are some reasons children might talk themselves down & tips for how to help.

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Printable Halloween Masks

It's Halloween on Sesame Street! Have your child give their best Elmo, Grover or Big Bird impression with these printable masks.

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Pumpkin Carving Templates

Getting ready for some pumpkin carving? Check out these templates from your PBS KIDS favorites.

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Calming Breathing Exercise for Kids

Kids feeling stressed? Check out this breathing exercise that can help them manage the "fight or flight" response.

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How to Help Children When They Feel Overwhelmed

All children have times when they become overwhelmed, overloaded or overstimulated. Practicing mindfulness reduces anxiety levels and supports academic performance.

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Face Fears Through the Not So Scary Boo Book

Everyone is afraid of something. That’s normal, but it’s how we handle our fear that lets us move past it and grow.

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Monstrously Good Books for Kids

Celebrate monster madness with your little one with these tales of ogres, goblins and Martians!

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14 Low-Stress Tips for Virtual Learning Routines

Virtual learning can be frustrating for children and grown-ups. Here are one mom’s ideas for adding routine and making the most of this new learning environment.

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Helping Children Learn What’s Real on the Internet

The internet is complicated with lots of information out there. So what can you do to help find what’s true online? Here are 10 tips to help you and your child search together.

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How to be Kind When You Feel So Mad

With young children, one of the most essential ways to incorporate radical kindness into our interactions is to embrace the power of the pause.

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Helping Our Children Love their Differences

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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Prioritizing Empathy and Anti-Racism in Schools

The work of promoting empathy and tolerance begins the moment we are ready to face it and tackle it with as much passion as we put towards improving their scholarship.

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10 Tips on Talking to Kids About Race and Racism

As trusted educators, caregivers, and parents, we need to engage in open and honest conversations with children about race and racism.

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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin season is here! Celebrate the Fall with some warm and delicious homemade pumpkin bread.

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How to Talk Honestly with Children About Racism

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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How to Use Children’s Books to Talk About Race and Racism

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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Using Media to Talk with Children About Race

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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Arthur on Racism: Talk, Listen and Act

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

MEET THE HELPERS is a public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness.

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Preschool Learning at Home

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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You, Me & Community – Together We Are the Key

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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Thank You Neighbors Playlist

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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How You and Your Kids Can Destress During Coronavirus

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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PBS KIDS Healthy Habits Playlist

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

"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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How to Talk to Your Kids About Corona Virus

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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PBS KIDS Role Models

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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How to Choose & Use Apps for Your Child’s Learning

Keep in mind: apps don’t equal learning – they are potential tools for learning.

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Sign Up for the PBS KIDS Daily Newsletter

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.

PBS KIDS Apps and More

Mini games that parents can play with their kids that teach reading and math concepts.

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Explore the Outdoors with PLUM LANDING

Play! Explore! Create! Share! Discover the wonders of our amazing planet with PLUM LANDING!

PBS KIDS Lab

Exploring new ways to keep kids learning. Anytime. Anywhere.