Greetings! We are excited to announce the launch our new parents website; plus Black History Month resources for grades PreK to grade 12; tips on how homeschooling parents use PBS KIDS; and details on upcoming science events in Rupert and Filer.
New Website: IdahoPTV Parents
Customize your child’s learning, based on what is important to you.

Review program descriptions and watch with your kids. Use our discussion questions, learning goals, games, and activities to make learning fun.
Black History Month

Check out these resources exploring the Black scientists, politicians, activists, artists, and more who have left their mark on U.S. history.



How Homeschooling Parents Use PBS KIDS

Robert P. of Star, Idaho, is a former teacher and U.S. Army veteran who now homeschools his four children.

He’ll often turn on PBS KIDS’ programming for his youngest son, who loves to watch the shows and then run to tell Robert stories about what he learned.

“I feel like anything on PBS is a lot safer than I can find anywhere else. I stay with what I know is safe.”
February Science Trek Topic: Robotics

Learn the history of robotics, the parts of a robot and how they are being used in society today. Grades K-6
Learn-at-Home Resources

As teachers, students, and families enter an uncertain school year with new routines, both in-person and virtual, PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support learning from anywhere. Pre-K through grade 12. 
Timely Teaching Resources
February is Black History Month
Find PBS educational materials
on Black history for learners of all ages:

Middle- and High School:
Grades 6-8, 9-12: The Black Church
Grades 6-8, 9-12: Freedom Riders

Feb. 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 21: Presidents Day

Presidents' Day started out as a celebration or George Washington's birthday. Lesson plan.
Storytime in a Box

We are so excited to report that 28 Idaho public libraries are participating in our original Storytime in a Box program!

IdahoPTV and PBS KIDS provide participating libraries with picture books and materials to host one storytime each month from January through May. Our themes are the 5 Early Literacy Practices: reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing.

Libraries unable to participate this year can still review and access the digital materials.


—Trisha Mick
Community Education Specialist
Are you a parent, teacher, or community member using IdahoPTV educational materials in your homes, schools, or libraries? We want to hear from you!
"We watch a lot of PBS KIDS shows for some guilt-free screen time,” she says. "And the kids love to play PBS KIDS games on their tablet."
New professional development videos every Tuesday!

In the next Tech Talk Tuesday videos, learn about hyperdocs and how you can use them to create engaging asynchronous lessons for students learning in the classroom and at home.
 
Tuesday, Feb. 8: Hyperdocs

Tuesday, Feb.15: Hyperdocs for Elementary
Science Night

We'll be at these events to teach about magnetic forces and fields and how to build a magnetometer to discover hidden magnets.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 8pm:
5th Annual Hands-On Science Night. Open to families of Rupert Elementary School students.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4 pm:
Filer Public Library, for ages 6-12.
Storytime and crafts with IdahoPTV's Trisha Mick. For children ages 0-6.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 11:30 am:
Wendell Public Library

Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 am:
Buhl Public Library
March 19: Deadline to submit original stories to the 28th annual IdahoPTV Writers Contest. Grades K-3.