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MAY 2025 | Education eNewsletter, Idaho Public Television

Moreland, Menan, and Madison

In the past month, our IdahoPTV Education Specialists traveled to Notus, Kimberly, Calder, Menan, Potlach, Moreland, Grace, Homedale, Rigby, Burley, Madison, Moscow, Buhl, Fruitland, Donnelly, and Kamiah (to name a few) to host family learning events, deliver kindergarten readiness kits, and more. Invite us to your community.

Spring Craft | Ages 3+

Brady's new favorite spring craft: button snake!

"Our button snake craft is a fun, colorful, and budget-friendly way for kids to practice fine motor skills while making their own wiggly friend. All you need are buttons, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a little imagination!" —Brady Kissel, IdahoPTV Education Specialist

Intergenerational Learning

Did you know educators at IdahoPTV created webpages for parents of kids ages 2-8 that provide information on every PBS KIDS series, discussion questions, and games so families can learn together? Check out IdahoPTV Parents.

May the Fourth Be With You

Check out the latest article in the Teachers Lounge, which explores ways to use the epic saga of Star Wars to teach science, English, math, and more in elementary, middle school, and high school.

.Pre-K to Grade 2.

Special Deliveries

Our Education Specialists have been traveling the state, delivering Kindergarten Readiness Kits to school registration events in Wendell, Oakley, Shoshone, Filer, Hagerman, Craigmont, Weippe, Orofino, Lewiston, Donnelly, Horseshoe Bend, Kuna, Nampa, and Calder, which has one kindergartener and is one of the smallest schools in the state!

Donnelly Kindergarten Registration

Calder Elementary/Middle School in Calder, Idaho

.Grades 3-5.

Deserts: May Science Trek

Each month, Science Trek looks at a different topic, with short videos available on the free PBS App. In May, we look at deserts! Find facts, games, links, a podcast, books, and teacher resources aligned to Idaho and national science standards at ScienceTrek.org.

Podcast

And check out Science Trek: The Podcast, hosted by Idaho elementary school students Evie and Garrett. On each episode, scientists answer kids' burning science questions.

.Grades 6-12.

Winners Announced

A 17-year-old from Eagle, Idaho, has won a statewide award for his 90-second video about the benefits of living a substance-free lifestyle. Kobe Humphries, a junior at Eagle High School, is the grand prize winner of Idaho Public Television’s Welcome to the Unaltered State teen video contest for his portrayal of the downside of youth substance use and the upside of engaging in activities that are real and lasting. Read more>>

Mya Long, From Student Reporting Labs to IdahoPTV

Meet Mya Long, Emmy-winning Idaho Public Television director, videographer, and editor who participated in hands-on journalism training through PBS News Student Reporting Labs as a high school student. She talks about how her experiences led her to a career in nature documentary filmmaking here in Idaho.

What Inspires You?

Check out the latest episode of On Our Minds teen podcast, produced by students. Many chose teachers as their greatest inspiration!

Students on NPR's 1A

Students share their inspiration and their experience working on PBS News Student Reporting Labs on a recent episode of NPR's 1A. These young people inspire us!

$1,200 Stipend for Social Studies Teachers

KQED’s Education team is seeking U.S. government and history teachers to pilot a six-week, project-based curriculum unit titled “Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change.” Learn more and apply here by May 11. 

Find us at these FREE Events

for Families, Educators, and Communities

.....Brady Kissel.............Cheryl Kimber.. . .......Ashley Gazley......Lenea Pierzchanowski

Monday, May 5, 4-5pm | TWIN FALLS

Twin Falls Public Library. We'll learn about bees and pollinators. Families, ages 5-11

Saturday, May 10 | BURLEY

Mini-comicon, Burley Public Library. We'll learn how to make a mini 8-page zine from a sheet of paper and decorate them with DIY stamps. Kids and teens

Saturday, May 17, 10am-2pm | BOISE

Boise Library's "Color Our World" Summer Reading Kickoff at JUMP. We'll bring Lyla in the Loop coloring books. Families, all ages

Friday, May 23, 4-7pm | MERIDIAN

Meridian Library's "Color Our World" Summer Reading Kickoff. We'll bring Lyla in the Loop coloring books. Families, all ages

Thursday, May 29, 4:30-6:30pm | GARDEN CITY

Garden City Library's "Color Our World" Summer Reading Kickoff. We'll bring Lyla in the Loop coloring books. Families, all ages

Saturday, May 31, 10am-1pm | NAMPA

Nampa Library's "Color Our World" Summer Reading Kickoff. We'll bring Lyla in the Loop coloring books. Families, all ages