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PBS KIDS in the Classroom
teaching with pbs kids on-air and online resources
Teachers and parents can find a wealth of information related to each PBS KIDS program within the program's companion Web site on pbskids.org. Below are direct links to each of the parent and teacher areas of these program companion Web sites, where information such as educational goals, character listings, co-viewing tips and much more can be found.
Additionally, we've created feature articles for several programs that will give you general ideas on how to use that particular program in the classroom. Explore the information and articles below to find out how PBS KIDS can play an important role in your classroom curriculum.
To view a curriculum map showcasing how PBS KIDS programming and online resources fit into top-level subject areas, please choose one of the following files. (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
pbskids programs and web sites listed alphabetically
Arthur
Browse a variety of information including the TV schedule for your local station, episode descriptions, viewing tips, a program and character summary, the educational philosophy behind the show, information about author Marc Brown, lesson plans, offline activities, a site tour outlining the online activities available for students, and much more.
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Discover the extensive resources for educators available from Arthur, including lesson plans, online games, and more than 100 episode-specific activities.
Backyard Jungle
Find lesson plans for grades 2-8, learn more about the goals of the site, and sign up to receive email notification when new features are added.
Barney
Explore areas for both parents and teachers including episode related lesson plans, information about the show, activities for parents and children, TV times, show synopses, and descriptions of the cast.
The Berenstain Bears
Learn more about the online activities available for children, download lesson plans, get episode descriptions, or explore a list of Berenstain Bear books.
Between the Lions
Browse episode descriptions including the key words, vowels, and consonants focused on in each episode, look up TV schedule information, read answers to frequently asked questions, learn more about the online resources available for children to use, explore items to print and use in the classroom, download a Teacher's Toolkit, try episode related activities in your classroom, learn more about related projects such as Cornerstones, and much more.
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Find out more about the research behind Between the Lions and find inventive ways to implement the program and Web site into your classroom.
Boohbah
Learn more about the Boohbah program, discover endless online fun through the guide to online activities, find offline activities to do at home or in the classroom, read about each of the on-air episodes, check out filming behind the scenes, find out when Boohbah airs on your local PBS station, and read answers to frequently asked questions.
Caillou
Visit the Caillou Website to read character and episode descriptions, find answers to frequently asked questions, learn more about the educational goals behind the immersive and stand-alone games, get safety tips, and try some of Caillou's recipes.
Clifford
Check local TV schedules, read episode descriptions, learn more about Clifford's Big Ideas and try 60 related activities, plus more.
Related Article: Clifford: Taking Learning to New Heights
Learn more about the extensive resources available to help educators use the Clifford on-air program and companion Web site to enhance literacy, social, and emotional skills in the early childhood classroom.
Curious George
Learn more about the Curious George television series with information about episodes, characters, and the show's educational philosophy as well as behind the scenes information about narrator William H. Macy and Curious George creators H.A. and Margret Rey. In addition, parents and teachers can access activity guides and view the guide to Web features for kids to gain insight into the educational goals behind each online game.
Cyberchase
Help your children have fun, think and do math with Cyberchase on TV, online, in the classroom, and at home with information about the show including a program summary, answers to frequently asked questions, educational philosophy, and character descriptions. Use the math topic search or simply browse lesson plans, print and Web activities to do with students. Also find local TV schedules and read episode descriptions that link to the related activities and online games.
Don't Buy It
Help your students become smart media consumers with lesson plans and online activities covering advertisement, product design, tv violence, marketing, and more.
Dragonfly TV
Get your students exploring science with over 40 teacher's guides related to the on-air episodes plus a Science Fair Spinner to help students select and complete annual science projects. Also learn more about the educational philosophy behind the show, get TV schedule information, and explore the guide to Web and offline activities
Dragon Tales
Learn more about Dragon Tales, explore offline activities, and get TV schedule information.
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Find information on the learning goals of Dragon Tales and how you can use the on-air episodes and online companion content to engage early learners in your classroom.
EekoWorld
Explore this online world where you help maintain a high health score through wise play of the two online games of EekoCreature and EekoHouse. Expand your students' knowledge of the environment and their affect on it through available reference information and 15 lesson plans targeted to Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Fetch!
Locate episode descriptions, viewing tips, character information, and FAQs for this PBS KIDS style reality TV show. Also find episode related activities, a challenge pack of science activity sheets, and information on where to locate Fetch! labs in museums around the country.
Franny's Feet
Visit the Franny's Feet parents and teachers section to learn more about the show and its educational philosophy and see episode descriptions. You can also learn more about each of the games available on the site and view short video clips from the show.
George Shrinks
Find out more about the online activities available for children, download lesson plans, get episode descriptions, view TV schedule information, get answers to frequently asked questions, and view a short video clip from the show.
It's a Big Big World
Learn more about this innovative preschool series from Mitchell Kriegman that explores science, music, and geography through fun animal characters. Get program viewing tips, learn more about the games available for play on the site, and find activities to extend the learning in the classroom or at home.
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Learn more about the show including episode information, the setting, characters, TV schedule, answers to frequently asked questions, and a look at the making of the show. Also access offline activities and online games for use by teachers and students.
Jay Jay the Jet Plane
Discover more information about this preschool series including TV schedules, answers to frequently asked questions, news and events, and more than 20 science and life skills lesson plans.
Jazz
Access elementary level lesson plans related to the original on-air program that aired in 2001.
Kratts' Creatures
Discover the animals of the world through this immersive Website that takes you on a journey through jungles, savannas, deserts, mountains, and oceans. Learn more about Martin and Chris Kratt, find a summary of episode descriptions, and collect videos and complete challenges as you work your way around this virtual globe.
Make Way for Noddy
Learn more about Noddy and his Toyland friends by visiting the site's section for parents and teachers. Gain insight into the educational philosophy behind the show and find program viewing tips and episode descriptions.
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
Find information on this preschool television series from National Geographic that looks at the natural world from a preschoolers point of view. Visit the parents & teachers section to view a sample video clip, learn more about the games on the site, get program viewing tips, and access episode related activities to try in the classroom or at home.
Maya & Miguel
Learn more about the Maya & Miguel program including its characters and answers to frequently asked questions, find out when the show is airing on your local PBS station, and access episode related offline activities and lessons plans. All resources are available in English and Spanish.
Related Article: Celebrate Language and Cultural Diversity with Maya & Miguel
Find out how to incorporate Maya & Miguel into your classroom with suggested viewing tips, lesson plans, offline activities, and exciting online games.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Visit this extensive Web site to learn more about this long running program including the show's philosophy and characters in both the Mister Rogers' neighborhood and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, find activities for both parents and teachers related to the weekly on-air theme, read special articles on war and violence and what to say if your child asks about Mister Rogers death, and read letters children and adults have emailed to Mister Rogers.
News Flash Five
Make current events understandable with weekly reports written for 3rd-5th grade students. Explore the parents & teachers section to find lesson plans, a news and current affairs primer, and links to media related online activities. You can also access the archive of articles that have been posted since January 2007.
Postcards from Buster
Help your students make the most of the Buster Web site and on-air program with episode related lesson plans and activities, information about the educational philosophy and characters, recommended books, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Related Article: Postcards from Buster: Hit the Road with Buster!
Learn how to make the most of the Postcards from Buster series in your classroom to help your students appreciate cultural and geographic diversity and develop language skills.
Reading Rainbow
Find episode related activities that can be done at home or in school, learn more about Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton, read past entries to the annual Young Writers & Illustrators Contest, or learn how your students can enter the contest themselves.
Related Article: Reading Rainbow: TV Good Enough to Read!
Discover the history and educational goals behind Reading Rainbow, plus get tips for using the on-air episodes and companion Web site in your classroom.
Sagwa
Learn more about the Sagwa series, find books related to the themes covered in the show, find a TV schedule to learn when Sagwa airs in your town, and access View & Do family and extended activities related to each episode.
Sesame Street
Take a look inside the evolving curriculum and format for Sesame Street, watch and play online activities related to the programs goals, see the TV schedule, get View and Do tips related to each episode during the month, and find Mouse Tips to help young children develop their computer skills. Plus find articles on how to Learn and Grow with Sesame Street including making the most of screen time, fun applications for language and literacy, and creating music and art together.
Related Article: Bring the Learning Fun of Sesame Street into your Classroom
For more than 36 years, Sesame Street has delighted preschool children and their families. Learn more about the educational goals behind the series and get ideas for viewing and using the program and Web site in your classroom to enhance your curriculum goals.
SUPER WHY!
Get ready for a reading adventure with SUPER WHY! Find the latest information on the SUPER WHY television series, learn more about the educational goals behind the show, access activities and lesson plans for the classroom, and provide your students with reading reinforcement through fun online games. Additional information about the show and its creators can be found in a PBS Parents Expert Q & A.
Teletubbies
Explore the extensive Teletubbies site and learn more about the series including its philosophy and characters and when it airs in your town, find offline activities related to each episode, learn more about the online fun available for kids, and read a recommended book list for exploring fun play.
WordGirl
Word Up! Learn more about this vocabulary superhero and her monkey sidekick, Captain Huggyface. Written to appeal to both adults and elementary students, this show tackles the tough subject of vocabulary with humor. The parents & teachers section includes lesson plans, offline activities, a dictionary, and a guide to the online games and activities available throughout the site. Additional information about the show and its creator can be found in a PBS Parents Expert Q & A.
WordWorld
Come along for an adventure into a colorful, vibrant world of words. Join the WordFriends on comic adventures and challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. Browse the WordWorld Web site for information on the show's educational goals, viewing tips, and activities for the classroom or home.
Zoboomafoo
Find out who's who at Animal Junction, learn more about the site's online games, read episode descriptions, make lemur snacks, get the TV schedule to learn when Zoboomafoo is airing in your town, and download a fun screensaver to watch your favorite lemur leap, leap, leap around your computer screen.
ZOOM
Get in on the current series fun or travel down memory lane with a 70's ZOOM Nostalgia quiz, ZOOM into Action information about volunteering, ZOOM into Engineering, dozens of offline science activities to implement in your classroom, special activities for preschoolers, ZOOMsci training for after school programs, and online ZOOM activities in the ZOOM into Science section. Educators can also sign up to receive the ZOOMnewz newsletter or perform a search (using the search box in the upper right corner) to find even more fun ZOOM activities available within the kids section of the site.