Free Classroom Resources: Civil Rights, History, Computer Science, and More!

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🎉💻 Get ready for Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), December 8-14, 2025! Teachers and caregivers are invited to discover resources from PBS LearningMedia such as creative coding for students in grades K-5. Engage students to create their own projects in a self-paced workshop.

For students in grades 6-12, the NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Game speaks to the needs of today’s adolescent digital learners. Help students develop skills to defend themselves against online scams and cyber attacks.

Level up your curriculum with more information on NYSED standards for Computer Science.

We’d love to hear from you. What are your students most interested in when it comes to computer science?

FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt Respond to Pearl Harbor

Discover how President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt responded to the attack on Pearl Harbor with this powerful historical resource on PBS LearningMedia. Through archival footage and primary-source materials, students can explore the Roosevelts’ leadership in the aftermath of December 7, 1941—“the day that would live in infamy”—and understand how their words helped guide the nation into World War II.

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December 10th is Human Rights Day. Use these resources to talk about important topics in your classroom:

FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

Civil Rights

December 10th is Human Rights Day, a time to reflect on the ongoing fight for dignity, equality, and justice. PBS LearningMedia offers a powerful look at these themes through its collection on the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring archival news footage, primary sources, and previously unaired interviews from Eyes on the Prize, this resource explores the impact of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the decade of activism and legislation it inspired. It’s an engaging way for learners to connect Human Rights Day to the historic—and continuing—struggle for racial equality in America.

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FOR DAYCARES AND ELEMENTARY

Pinkalicious & Peterrific - Gingerbread House/Christmas Tree Trouble

After watching the Pinkalicious & Peterrific episode “Gingerbread House,” invite kids to build their own gingerbread creations—without any of the sticky mess! Using the attached template, along with paper bags, crayons, stickers, and simple craft supplies, children can design and decorate a “gingerbread house” that’s fun, creative, and classroom-friendly. A sweet, mess-free way to extend the episode’s imagination and play!

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FOR DAYCARES AND ELEMENTARY

Animals in Winter

Children will discover how animals get ready for winter in this hands-on activity! After learning about hibernation, they can create their own cozy “hibernation cave,” exploring the ways different animals stay safe and warm during the cold months. A fun and interactive way to bring science to life! Use the attached resource to spark your learning!

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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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PBS KIDS: Home for the Holidays.

Make the season bright with a festive lineup of fan favorites and holiday specials, plus all-new winter-themed episodes from a range of PBS KIDS series.

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