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‘Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum’ mini-marathon!

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020

Travel back in time and meet important people throughout history with this week’s PBS Kids feature. Tune in this weekend, Aug. 7, 8 and 9, at 7 p.m. for a “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” mini-marathon! 

Tune in for an ‘Odd Squad’ mini-marathon

Join the “Odd Squad” as they investigate weird and unusual phenomena around them and use math to put things right! There is no problem the agents can’t fix with their teamwork and problem solving skills through math.

Celebrate winter holidays in July on PBS Kids! 

This week’s features include holiday specials from your kids favorite shows. Check out activities to continue the fun!

Calling on white educators to teach anti-racism

There is no quick fix for systemic racism. It requires continued, ongoing effort to dismantle white supremacy. But educator Larissa Wright-Elson believes there’s reason to have hope.

‘Hero Elementary’ joins the PBS KIDS family

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

This summer, a new animated series joins the PBS KIDS family. Set in a school for budding superheroes, kids learn to master powers like flying and teleportation, while exploring science along the way. “Hero Elementary” aims to give children ages 4 to 7 the tools to solve problems by thinking and acting like scientists and igniting their natural curiosity and empathy.

Get into a pickle on PBS KIDS Family Night!

Monday, July 13, 2020

Enjoy summer fun this week on PBS Kids Family Night!  Join your favorite “Cat in the Hat” and “Sesame Street” characters this weekend for hour-long specials on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m.

Ask the expert: Should my kid take a break during summer?

After a stressful spring, is it okay to give my child a break from academic work this summer? Or is this the time to help them catch up on all the learning they missed due to the pandemic?

10 free Spanish apps and games for children and parents

We share some free online games and apps that can help bilingual children — and their parents! — practice their target language at home.

6 tips to help educators start their online classes

Unsure of how to transition to online teaching? No problem. A parent explains how he helped his son’s teacher start her online class on a video conferencing app.

Ideas for thoughtful learning at home: Discussing difference

If you are looking for resources and support to have more direct conversations with your children about race, civil disobedience and civil unrest, please read these articles on how to talk to your kids about what is happening in our country and how to be anti-racist.