PBS Programs
The following PBS programs are used in a number of classrooms
and are a valuable asset. Because they are PBS programs, the rights
to use them are one year after broadcast, which is different
than most Instructional Resources programs.
PBS Kids Programming
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Arthur
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Grades: PreK-4 / Subjects: Character Development and Social Studies
Encourages children to hone their social and problem-solving skills. These skills, along with literacy skills modeled by the characters, help prepare young children for school and for life.
Teacher and Caregiver Resources
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Barney
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects: Educational Concepts and Character Development
Stimulates language development, problem-solving, music and physical activity, so that children are prepared for the social and learning situations they will encounter in a school setting.
Caregiver Resources
Teacher Resources
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Between the Lions
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Grades: K-3 / Subjects: Literature
An award-winning PBS television series designed to foster the literacy skills of its viewers, while playfully demonstrating the joys of reading.
Teachers Guides
Teacher and Caregiver Resources
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Caillou
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects: Character Development and Social Studies
Focuses on the social and emotional growth of young children, and encourages them to ask questions and explore the world around them.
Caregiver Resources
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Clifford
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Grades: PreK-3 / Subjects: Educational Concepts and Character Development
Uses age-appropriate storytelling to reinforce young children's growing social skills and to address the challenges children face in their daily lives, so that they become better prepared to learn in a school setting.
Parent and Teacher Resources
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Cyberchase
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Grades: 2-6 / Subject: Math
Kids learn that math is fun, math is about problem-solving, and boy, does it come in handy!
Parent and Teacher Resources
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Dragon Tales
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects: Character Development and Social Studies
Stimulates children's curiosity, sparks their imagination and supports their desire to learn, preparing them for active involvement in a school setting.
Parent Resources
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Jay Jay the Jet Plane
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Grades: Prek-K / Subjects Science and Health Introduces science and nature, along with valuable life lessons such as caring, sharing and valuing friendship.
Caregiver Resources
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Liberty's Kids
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Grades: 2-6 / Subjects: Social Studies and History
Truly 'revolutionary' children's animated series that entertains seven to 12-year-olds while introducing them in a colorful way to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation.
Parent and Teacher Resources
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Mister Rogers Neighborhood
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects:Character Development and Social Studies
Helps children have a healthy curiosity about their world; to look and listen carefully; to develop self-control, to deal with their feelings, to get along with others; to be imaginative and creative; and to feel good about who they are and what they can become.
Parent and Teacher Resources
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Reading Rainbow
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Grades:1-6 / Subjects: Literature
The Emmy Award-winning series, hosted by LeVar Burton, takes young viewers on adventures that help stimulate an interest in reading for pleasure and entertainment. (Including Family Activities)
Teacher Resources (including teachers guides)
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Reading Rockets
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Grades: Professional Development Subjects: Reading
A nine part series that helps children get ready to read.
Teacher Resources
Additional Resources
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Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat
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Grades: PreK-3 Subjects: Character Development and Social Studies
Childres will discover the similarities and differences they share with others, thereby sparking their interests and appreciation of a wider world.
Caregiver Resources
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Sesame Street
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects: Educational Concepts and Character Development
Comprehensive, whole child curriculum created by in-house child psychologists and educators. Every segment, every song, and every story is designed to educate young viewers about a specific lesson - and every year the curriculum focus changes to address the current educational needs of children.
Caregiver Resources
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Teletubbies
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Grades: PreK-K / Subjects: Character Development and Social Studies
Explores themes like recognizing letters, numbers and shapes; thinking critically; recognizing emotions; building self-confidence; and developing balance and coordination.
Parent and Teacher Resources
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Zoboomafoo
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Grades: PreK-3 / Subjects: Science, nature and amimals
Focusing on the diversity of the world around us, Zoboomafoo covers topics like emotional and social growth, a s well as early experiences in the natural sciences.
Caregiver Resources
More Programs and Information can be found at PBS Kids
Primetime Programming
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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers
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Subjects: Science
Explore the latest research in science.
Teacher Resources
Additional Resources
- American
Experience
- Subject: Social Studies
Bring to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped
form this nation.
Teacher
Resources
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- American
Masters
- Subject: Arts, American History
Explore the lives, works, and creative processes of America's outstanding
cultural artists.
Teacher
Resource
- Frontline
- Subject: Social Studies
Incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human
experience.
Teacher
Resources
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In the Mix
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Subjects: Social Studies and Health
A periodical program on Prairie School Televisionthat has teens talking to their peers about subjects that are important to them.
To get to teachers resources including teachers guides click on the educators link at the bottom of the In the Mix home page.
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- Masterpiece
Theater
- Subject: Theater Arts
Brings quality performances of classic and contemporary writers.
Teacher
Resources
Teachers
Guides
- Mystery!
- Subject: Literature
A spinoff of Masterpiece Theater, featuring fictional detectives.
- Nature
- Subject: Science
Explores nature and it's creatures.
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Nova
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Subject: Science
Science Documentaries that focus on current topics.
Teacher Resources
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Subject: Current Events
Offers fresh perspectives and analysis on today's events, issues, and the ideas that are shaping our world.
Teacher Resources
- Secrets
of the Dead
- Subject:Science
The latest in forensic science is used to solve or shed some light on
historical events.
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