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These resources have not been examined for compliance with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and Education Law 2-d, therefore schools that choose to utilize any of these resources must ensure compliance where applicable. For more information on Education Law 2-d and data privacy and security in general please refer to app’s Data Privacy and Security webpage.

Distance Learning Resources for PreK-12

The sites below are provided as options and sources for ideas and inspiration only. The list is also not exhaustive; there are many quality resources and learning activities available online.

PBS is committed to supporting teachers and students with free, at-home learning tools to inspire and inform.

  1. Ի(Grades P-12)
    • PBS LearningMedia [“PBSLM”] is a free online tool for teachers, parents, and others to use PBS content anywhere, anytime. PBS has organized webinars for teachers to learn how to incorporate PBSLM into their distance learning plans. Station staff are also creating and updating collections of videos, source documents, lesson plans, and more into easily-accessible posts and webpages so that educators and parents have a place to find resources.
  2. (ʰ-12)
    • As teachers, students, and families deal with school closures, PBS LearningMedia producers and educators have come together to curate a special collection of resources organized by grade and subject area. Find videos, lesson plans, and activities that support learning at home.Featured lesson plans in this collection contain full contextualization for the media they include. Plan and adapt our lessons in creative ways, using the Lesson Builder tool, Google Classroom, Remind, and more.
  3. WNET Educator Resources
    • - provides information and resources for at-home learning. (K-12)
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  4. , the New app app Regents examination preparation site
    • For each Regents exam there is a one-hour long exam review video. Some of the videos are also broken into shorter clips for those looking for help with a particular topic. The teachers involved in creating these videos formulated lists of recommended online resources for further study.
    • WCNY’s TV Classroom network is for students in grades K-12 and provide curriculum on the subjects of ELA, math, science, health and physical education, history, and social studies. With schools closed and many children without internet access, WCNY is committed to providing educational opportunities to audiences of all ages. WCNY’S “TV Classroom” allows children to continue to connect with real teachers and have the continuity of a classroom experience at home in Syracuse and across the 19 counties in Central New app.
  6. Integrating Technology with Molly of Denali
    • “” celebrates the fact that Molly loves her technology, and uses it responsibly! Join PBS Kids as we consider the important role real-world tech use plays in our students' lives, and their understanding and engagement with informational text.
  7. Mondays with Michelle Obama
    • Check out theǰpages every Monday at noon to watch Mrs. Obama read aloud from beloved children’s books (one book every Monday through May 11). This Monday Mrs. Obama is reading Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler. Watch last week's story here:.
  8. WMHT Resources
    • Through the WMHT(for young learners ages 2-8) and the,(for learners grades 6-12) WMHT will broadcast programming linked to at-home learning resources that can be used by educators to supplement distance learning plans, or by parents to provide added enrichment and support for children’s educational needs.
    • Broadcast List Applicable Offerings
      • WMHT PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel:WMHT offers anytime access to more than twenty series aligned to curriculum goals – from science and math, to literacy and life lessons. Available on-air via your WMHT, and livestreaming on the PBS KIDS Video app, wmht.org/kidsvideo, and pbskids.org. Related parent and teacher resources are also available (see below).
      • WORLD Channel:From12 noon to 5 pm weekdays, the WORLD Channel offers programs on math, science, social studies and English language arts, curated by educators and aligned to related digital resources on PBS LearningMedia.To find WMHT WORLD Channel on your television, visit.
    • Digital and Printable Resources
      • : Connect to local and national learning materials and view upcoming broadcast schedules.
      • :Educators can find at-home learning resources connected to current broadcast programming, professional learning support, lesson planning kits and more in thecollection, which will continue to be updated in the coming weeks.
      • &;:Full episodes, clips, games and more educational tools for kids 2-8.
      • : Parents can find tips, resources, printables, an Activity Finder and more tools for learning at home with young children

Resources, Games, and Activities all about Nature!

Check out this list of activities focused on the natural world and ecology to help you and your learner engage with the outdoors while at-home learning continues.

  1. Nature Nuggets –Early Learners
    brings science and animals from NATURE on PBS to kids and their caregivers. Watch theand try out thesefor a fun way to engage with nature both inside and out!
  2. NATURE –Grades K-12
    Check out thesefor children of all ages with hands-on activities, online resources, and video getting kids thinking and interacting with nature!
  3. Citizen Science Month –Grades 6-12
    April is Citizen Science Month! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite projects and resources for partaking in. If you’re interested in keeping up with Nature’s citizen science community, you can join our.
  4. Featured Partner: ReadWorks – Resources for Spring
    The nonprofit ReadWorks offers content, curriculum, and tools to power reading comprehension teaching and learning from kindergarten to 12th Grade.Check out!

Professional Development Opportunities

Check out thefor more information and to share sign up links with your local educators.

  1. Teaching Informational Text
    For Elementary Educators:- April 23 and 30th at 7:00 PM ET
  2. American Portrait
    For Middle and High School Teachers:- April 28th at 7:00 PM ET
  3. PBS Teachers Lounge
    Visit thefor info on virtual PD opportunities, blogs, trending topics, and ideas to support your virtual teaching.
  4. KQED Teach
    offers a collection of free, hands-on professional learning opportunities focused on Digital Media. Educators can build skills in digital storytelling, data visualization, and critical media use to support all curriculum areas. These materials are available here:.

Learning Blogs

  1. Parenting Minutes
    For Autism Awareness Month check out ourabout leaning into interests and the blog postfrom PBS Kids for Parents about ways to be active about your child's development.
  2. Recursos En Español Para Familias
    Consulte estos recursos de PBS en español, organizados por grado y materia. Encontrará videos, programas de estudio y actividades que apoyan la educación en casa para niños en grados K-12. Eche un.
  3. WNET Blogs
    Our At-Home Learning blogs for educators and families are being updated all the time. Check out our list ofԻ.

  4. Beginning July 13Camp TV is a new one-hour public television series that shares the fun activities of day camp with children nationwide, weekdays beginning Monday, July 13