Enriching Education: PBS KIDS Summer Resources for Families

 As families, educators and little learners look to summer break as a time to reset, PBS KIDS is here to help them celebrate the simple joys and special moments together. To kick off a summer of possibilities, PBS KIDS and local stations across the country will offer new content, resources, and community-based support geared toward fun and learning all summer long – encouraging new adventures and true appreciation for the little things.

 

“The past couple of years have been challenging for parents, teachers and kids alike, so this summer we’re excited to help them refresh and celebrate the little moments in life,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “PBS KIDS provides endless possibilities for keeping kids engaged and learning all summer long, while providing caregivers the flexibility they need to focus on what’s most important this season – enjoying time together.”

 

PBS KIDS viewers will get a chance to stream their favorite series, including new episodes from DONKEY HODIE (June 6-9), ODD SQUAD (July 4-8), ALMA’S WAY (July 11-14), and MOLLY OF DENALI (July 18-21). A new one-hour special, DANIEL VISITS A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD, will premiere on June 20 and new shorts from XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM will debut in July, which will explore themes like compassion, kindness, gratitude, curiosity, and more.

 

Parents can find resources that inspire their kids’ curiosity and play this summer through the PBS KIDS for Parents summer hub, which will be regularly updated with new content. Resources include:

• A printable summer checklist to encourage kids to explore new things and a list of unique summer activities to try
• Recommended apps for summer learning (and road trip distraction)
• A PBS KIDS activity book, filled with fun prompts and games to keep kids engaged
• A summer reading guide

 

Kids can also find curated game collections on pbskids.org and video playlists on the PBS KIDS Video app and the PBS KIDS YouTube channel.

 

For educators teaching this summer or preparing for the school year to come, PBS KIDS provides resources great for both student growth and teacher professional development, including:

• The Summer Camp: Fill Each Day with Possibilities! collection
• These printable PBS KIDS activity starters that include conversation cards to engage with content as well as a puppet theater kit to support storytelling
• This summer activity book

 

Images and additional programming information are available on PBS PressRoom. 

 

 About PBS KIDS 

PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through media and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way. Families can stream PBS KIDS for free anytime, no subscription required. A large collection of mobile apps and pbskids.org provide accessible content that spark kids’ curiosity. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn and grow – including their teachers and caregivers, parents, and community – providing resources accessible anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.