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Science While On the Go

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PBS Parents



Long rides on the bus to summer camp or in the car on a family road trip? Spark your child's curiosity about how the world works and start a conversation about what they see out the window so the learning doesn't stop. Continue


Tips for Encouraging Summer Reading

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PBS Parents



Just because the school doors are closed for the summer, doesn't mean you child's books should be, too. Inspire the desire to read this summer with an expert's suggestions on not only what to read, but how to read with your family. Continue


Jellyfish Craft for Kids

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PBS Parents



Put your old plastic bags to use with this amazing jellyfish craft for kids. Continue


Martha Speaks: Truman's #1 Hero

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PBS KIDS Previews



Neil deGrasse Tyson visits Martha Speaks. Continue


TTC Extra: Bullied Bus Monitor

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To The Contrary



Viral video of a 68 year old school bus monitor being bullied goes viral on the internet. People respond with well wishes and more than half a million dollars and the bullies apologize. Continue


Sesame Street: Dance

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Sofia, Elmo, and the Word of the Day! Continue


May 18, 2012

To The Contrary



For the first time in U.S. history, white newborns are outnumbered by babies of color; the U.S. Army recently made history by officially opening jobs in combat battalions to women, but direct ground combat roles are still exclusive to men; To The Contrary travels to China to explore the role the U.S. Foreign Service plays in diplomacy overseas. Continue


Feed Your Kids' Creative Spark with Engineering

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PBS Parents



Nate Ball is an inventor, entrepreneur, athlete, musician, and TV host of the PBS KIDS series Design Squad. Join the discussion he's leading on how to encourage children to explore the world of engineering in order to help them develop lifelong skills. Continue


Wild Kratts: Raising Monarch Butterflies

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Riding the School Bus

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America Revealed



Yul joins Mike Meehan on his school bus route, taking kids to and from school in Kingman, Arizona. The school bus is an essensial part of America's transport system. Some children would have no way of getting to school at all if it wasn't for the school bus. Yul finds out more whilst travelling with Mike to some of the more remote areas around Kingman. Continue


Helping your child get ready for first day of kindergarten

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In The Community
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What does kindergarten readiness mean and are there really things we can do as families to prepare our little one for this transition? Continue


The Cat in the Hat: Stuck Like a Fly in a Web

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Oh Noah!: Breaking the Ice

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Learn Spanish with Noah! Continue


Simple Tips for Summer Math Learning

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PBS Parents



Keep your kids' math skills in tip-top shape with these tips for summer math fun. Continue


Curious George: Snack Stand Helper

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SUPER WHY!: Super Why Changes Wobblebottom's Story

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Bugs and Insects Video Playlist

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PBS Parents



Visit the PBS Parents YouTube page and check out our creepy crawly playlist for kids. Continue


WordGirl: The Villain Code

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The Villain Code Continue


How to Help Children With Science Projects Without Doing it

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Science Fair season means that parents everywhere are preparing to help their children with their projects. As a parent, how involved should you be? Where is the line between too helpful and just right? The following guidelines can help you support your child in an appropriate way. Continue


Popular Poets for Kids

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PBS Parents



In celebration of National Poetry Month, PBS Parents presents our top 10 popular poets. Although written for children, these featured authors are also known for their appeal to parents. Browse through these talented poets and their classic collections of poetry and inspire your own little poet to have fun with wordplay. Continue


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