Discover FREE Winter Learning Activities for All Grades!

Hello Friends,

❄️ WSKG Education is in full-on winter mode. Some of you may have already experienced a snow day or at the very least, a weather delay. However, there's still fun educational opportunities to be had during the colder months.

For starters, you can turn your classroom into a winter wonderland with these resources from PBS LearningMedia. Whether winter weather is top of mind for PreK–5 or grades 6–12, there’s bound to be an activity that students can explore the season in a new way.

🎉And if you or your students want to explore even more weather fun, check out WSKG Education’s Forecast Fest, Tuesday, December 30th from 10AM - 5PM at the Sciencenter in Ithaca!

Forecast Fest includes:

🎟️Free admission

📸From 11AM - 1PM, meet PBS KIDS Lily Hunter & meteorologist Rhonda Lee

📺Watch a screening of Weather Hunters episodes

🎨Create some take-home crafts

We hope to see you there!

Hanukkah: All About the Holidays (Grades 3-5)

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, but its themes of light, resilience, and hope can resonate with everyone. Learn about the origins of this meaningful holiday, the story behind it, and how Hanukkah is celebrated today. Explore this PBS LearningMedia resource to learn more.

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Trying New Things with Daniel Tiger (Ages 2-6)

Trying new things can be hard for kids of all ages! Join Daniel Tiger and his friends on a winter adventure as they explore new experiences together. Children will talk about the characteristics of winter, fun activities to enjoy during the season, and learn how trying something new can be easier when you take it one step at a time. After the screening, kids will create their own mittens and play the WSKG Kids Mitten Matching Game for hands-on winter fun.

Download pintables: Match the Mittens & Mittens Template

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Why Does Santa Wear Red? (Grades 9-12)

It’s the holiday season, and we all know the familiar sight of Santa Claus in his big red suit. But did you know he wasn’t always red? Over the years, Santa has been seen in blue, purple, yellow—even looking quite skinny! So how did we end up with the jolly, bearded Santa we know today, dressed in red from head to toe? Watch the episode to uncover the fascinating story behind Santa’s iconic look.

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Where Do Birds Go in Winter? (Grades 6-12)

As winter approaches, V-shaped flocks glide across the sky as birds embark on their incredible journeys to warmer climates. Humans once had some wild ideas about where birds went for the winter—some thought they flew to the moon or even dove to the bottom of the ocean! So, how did we discover the truth? Where do birds really go, what are the longest migrations, and how do they prepare for these epic journeys? Learn how birds store energy, navigate across continents, and why they fly in that iconic V-shape. Find out all this and more in this video.

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WSKG Student Writing Challenge 2026

WSKG Education is now accepting submissions for the annual event celebrating student creativity in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

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WSKG Education at Broome County Public Library

Fri 19 Dec, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM [EST]: Join us for a delightful Pinkalicious & Peterrific screening filled with sweet stories and creative fun! Kids can make their own paper bag gingerbread house and enjoy adorable coloring sheets.

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Weather Hunters - Christmas in Africa Video | PBS KIDS

The Hunters must create new Christmas traditions as they spend the holiday in Nigeria.

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