JULY 2026 | Education eNewsletter, Idaho Public Television

FOR FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES

Be My Neighbor Day!

Pre-K You've Got This From the Start

Becoming a parent is exciting… and overwhelming.

You know your baby’s first years matter—but where do you start?

Sign up today to join “You’ve Got This! From The Start”, free for Idaho families welcoming a baby in 2026. Families will be connected with trusted guidance, developmentally appropriate resources, and high-quality materials that strengthen early learning and strong parent-child relationships from the very beginning.

Idaho AEYC You've Got This!

Dive into a summer filled with exploration and play, thanks to the fantastic array of free resources from PBS KIDS! These engaging activities and games are designed not just to entertain, but to ignite curiosity and creativity in your little ones while supporting essential skills in literacy, math, and science. Imagine the joy of bonding with your children as you embark on fun-filled adventures that celebrate local culture and the unique beauty of Idaho's environment. With IdahoPTV as your trusted educational partner, you can rest assured that these expertly crafted resources will transform learning into an exciting journey, making this summer one your family will remember!

Explore the Summer of Adventure Here

Library trips and reading has always been a fun activity for the summer. Family book clubs or read alongs; audio books in the car for long road trips; and now... PBS KIDS READING BINGO!! Click the link for more fun ideas.

PBS KIDS Read!

FOR EDUCATORS

PRE-K TO GRADE 12

Make sure to check out our new resources on PBS Learning Media. "From Revolution To We The People" provides local materials for teaching the American Revolution.

PBS Learning Media

Grades 6-12

We're excited to share that registration is now live for our upcoming PD event co-hosted with KQED for Grade 6-12 teachers, "From "Learners to Creators: Exploring The American Revolution Through Media-Making." The event is free and will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 29 from 7-9 pm ET. You can read the event description below:

Event Description: Discover how your students can connect the foundational principles of the American Revolution to their lives today by amplifying their knowledge through media-making. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the resources from The American Revolution Classroom Collection on PBS LearningMedia and hear from a teacher whose students have created a media project for The American Revolution Youth Media Challenge. Participants will get hands-on, starting a model media project to learn how to create media in a classroom setting and will leave with a pathway to empower and share student voice beyond the classroom.

Science Trek topic for July:

Climate is the average course or condition of the weather usually over periods of years. Climate influences not only the clothes we wear, but the kind of plants we grow, the kinds of animals we see, the kind of houses we live in, and the ways that people work and play. Learn more about climate.

Visit the Science Trek website