Compare lizards and snakes to compile a chart containing the main characteristics of reptiles. Note the defense mechanisms snakes and lizards have developed as adaptations for protection from predators. Details »
Classroom Resources
Build vocabulary skills while teaching Skits new tricks. Listen to Martha and Helen explain the meanings of the words "find", "retrieve", "climb", "catch" and "guard" while Skits demonstrates them. Details »
Develop vocabulary by using words such as "recipe", "sift", "grate", "combine" and "ingredients" to make pizzas for Martha's friends in this interactive game. Details »
Learn about animal care and how to clean a dog. Demonstrate the meanings of "spray", "scrub", "shower" and "spritz" while washing dogs in this interactive game. Details »
Listen to Radio Martha and match the pictures Jake and Skits are imagining to the story Martha is telling. Details »
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PBS's cross-curricular, adaptive learning program for early child development is now available for classroom use. Filled with innovative educational games, the Classroom Edition covers content in mathematics, science, language development, literacy, creativity, healthy development and social studies. In addition the Classroom Edition has been built to support up to 30 students in a single account and provide progress tracking for each student.
Learn the "Word of the Day" together. Use this multimedia feature to introduce your preschooler to a new daily word from favorite PBS KIDS shows.
