April 8 | Grades Pre-K–3

At-Home Learning Tips

Try a Different Approach to Schedules
Every child’s learning style is different, and as you find your new “normal” at home, you may see that structured schedules are not for everyone. Instead, try making a calendar with at least one new event listed on each day. Read more tips here.

Wednesday on Arizona PBS

5:00 a.m. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Florence Nightingale/I Am George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver – Media Collection
Barriers for Black Scientists



5:30 a.m. CyberChase: Eureeka!

Number Memory – Activity
Color By Number – Document


6:00 a.m. SciGirls: Space Squad

Physics Girl – Collection
PBS Space Time – Collection
Space Shuttle 3D Model

Additional Resources

VIDEO: What Is A Dwarf Planet?
What is a dwarf planet? In 60 seconds, you’ll know.

ACTIVITY: How to Make Paper Lanterns
Make your own paper lamp and play like Florence Nightingale, who became known as the “Lady with the Lamp” because she spent her nights taking care of hurt soldiers.

LESSON PLAN: Elements of Art
Learn about basic elements of art including color, line, shape, form and texture.

You can paint like Peg + Cat! | PBS KIDS

ACTIVITY: Spring Mural
Spring is here, so it’s time to get creative. Pull out the paper and tape and make some flowers. Your canvas can be as big as you want!

 

Nature Cat: Wild Batts!/No Bird Left BehindNature Cat’s “Fine Feathered Feast” Game – Online

Curious George: The Elephant Upstairs/Being HundleyPlay Grocery Store Math Bingo – Activity
Curious George “Apple Picking” Game – Online

Ready Jet Go!: Jet’s First HalloweenExplore Pushes and Pulls With Your Three-Year-Old – Parent Blog
Ups and Downs – Activity

Arthur: George and The Missing Puzzle Piece/D.W. Swims With the FishesKidVision | Arch Creek Archaeology – Video
Arch Creek Park/Archaeology – Activity

Curious George: The Truth About George Burgers/Curious George In The DarkAround the Kitchen Table: Finding Math in Everyday Places – Parent Blog
Use Math While Baking Peg’s Honey Cake – Recipe

Nature Cat: Earth Day Today/Earth Day Every DayDoing Science Every Day – Parent Blog
Make Pancakes with Science on the Side! Activity – Recipe

Wild Kratts: Creature Power ChallengeWild Kratts “Aviva’s Powersuit Maker” Game – Online
Juicy Light – Video and Activity

Molly of Denali: Molleyball/Visit QyahCreate a Literacy Obstacle Course – Craft
Prepare a Breakfast Feast Fit For a Dinosaur – Activity
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I am Florence Nightingale/I Am George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver – Video
I Am George Washington Carver Info Sheet – Printable

Let’s Go Luna!: What’s The Big Idea?/Day of the DeadDay of the Dead/Día de los Muertos | Everyday Learning – Video 
Learn about Mexico City, Mexico | Let’s Go Luna! – Video

Daniel Tiger: Daniel Plays Ball/O Builds A TowerKeep Trying! Create a “Tightrope” to Talk About Practice – Activity
Daniel Tiger “Sandcastle” Game – Online

Daniel Tiger: Daniel Fixes Trolley/Problem Solver DanielDaniel Tiger “Drive Trolley” Game – Online
Helping Your Three-Year-Old Work Through Social Conflicts – Parent Blog

Sesame Street: Fixing XBird Feeder Bonanza – Activity
Flower Bookmark Craft – Activity

Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Mr. Socko/ A Pinkapurrfect PetMaking Your Classroom (or Home) a Safe Space – Parent Blog

Dinosaur Train: Migrations Vacation/Moms Rawk!Explore Animals With your Four-Year-Old  – Parent Blog
Sid the Science Kid “Snowflake Match” Game – Online

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That: Pulling Together/Face And FrictionPlay a Scent Memory Game  – Craft
Helping Kids Communicate With One Another – Article

Sesame Street: Fixing XBird Feeder Bonanza – Activity
Flower Bookmark Craft – Activity

Splash and Bubbles: Guess Who? Sleepless SleepoverDIY Recycled Bottle Sprinkler | Full-Time Kid -Video

Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Mr. Socko/ A Pinkapurrfect PetMaking Your Classroom (or Home) a Safe Space – Parent Blog

Let’s Go Luna!: What’s The Big Idea?/Day of the DeadDay of the Dead/Día de los Muertos | Everyday Learning – Video
Learn about Mexico City, Mexico | Let’s Go Luna! – Video

Nature Cat: Earth Day Today/Earth Day Every DayDoing Science Every Day – Parent Blog
Make Pancakes with Science on the Side! Activity – Recipe

Wild Kratts: Creature Power ChallengeWild Kratts “Aviva’s Powersuit Maker” Game – Online
Juicy Light – Video and Activity

Molly of Denali: Molleyball/Visit QyahCreate a Literacy Obstacle Course – Craft
Prepare a Breakfast Feast Fit For a Dinosaur – Activity

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I am Florence Nightingale/I Am George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver – Video
I Am George Washington Carver Info Sheet – Printable
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