This month I kicked off outreach with all Binghamton City School District 2nd grade classrooms, and we had so much fun learning that anyone can be a scientist! Together, we made hypotheses, worked as a team, and created homemade lava lamps. Many students were expecting an explosion, but were pleasantly surprised by the cool effect we saw when we added colored vinegar into the baking soda and oil. With just a few simple ingredients that most families already have at home, students discovered they too can be scientists. 🔬✨



Check out the Let's Be Scientists clip here.

I recently visited the Southeast Steuben County Library just in time for the first day of Fall—and it couldn’t have been more perfect for our activity! Together we watched an episode of PBS KIDS’ brand-new show Weather Hunters called “The Leaf Planter.” In this story, the Weather Hunters explore how leaves and the environment are connected, making it the perfect seasonal tie-in. 🍂

After the episode, the kids enjoyed several hands-on activities, including a color-by-leaf project. This quick and simple activity is great for keeping little hands busy while still offering an educational touch. A wonderful way to welcome Fall with both fun and learning!

Check out Weather Hunters: The Leaf Planter.

This Mental Health Prevention Month, explore Student Mental Health Matters—a PBS LearningMedia collection developed by New York State PBS stations. These resources are designed to help educators encourage open dialogue and provide students with strategies for emotional health.

Created by WSKG as part of the local program Expressions, the PBS LearningMedia resource Edgar Allan Poe and the Art of the Implication helps teachers show how Poe uses implication to create suspense and engage readers. It’s a great tool for classroom discussions, lesson planning, and helping students analyze literary techniques.

Fri 24 Oct, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: 🎃✨ Join us for a Pinkalicious Halloween at Steele Memorial Library! 💕👻 WSKG Kids is stopping by with a special PBS KIDS storytime and activities that are full of creativity, color, and Halloween fun.

WSKG Kids presents a FREE Trunk or Treat event. Join us Monday, October 27th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at 601 Gates Road, Vestal, NY for a spooktacular FREE event! Bring the family to enjoy trunks decorated by local families and organizations who will be handing out candy and treats!

Have students watch the clip from Weather Hunters "Foggy Trick or Treat" to discover how fog is formed. Then use the activity to deepen their knowledge about the topic. NOTE: The video and document assets are also available in Spanish.