OCTOBER 2024

Families, Communities

Idaho Watch Parties:

Be First to See New series

IdahoPTV is hosting live, FREE preview events around Idaho in October and November for the new PBS KIDS series Carl the Collector. For dates and times, check out Events webpage, our IdahoPTV Education Facebook page, or contact us. The new series premieres on PBS KIDS Nov. 14.

Soda Springs Home School Group, Mountain Home Math

Our Family Math events in Soda Springs and Mountain Home in September were super popular! Thank you to all the wonderful parents and bright kids who attended, ready to learn and play! Bring Family Math events to your community.

11 Simple Self Care Habits for Kids, Ages 4-8

With closures of youth mental health facilities in North Idaho, we've been asked to recommend resources to help kids deal with stress. IdahoPTV Education Specialist Lenea Pierzchanowski recommends these 11 simple self-care habits for kids.

11 Self-Care Habits

Halloween Ideas, Pumpkin Stencils, Masks, & More

Free Halloween games, recipes, activities, and crafts on PBS KIDS for Parents.

Educators

Middle School, High School

Resources for First-Time Voters

This new Youth Vote Idaho resource features first-time voter information, videos, educator resources. Request a free poster for schools and libraries.

Oct. 23: New Documentary and Resources on Youth Substance Use in Idaho

Welcome to the Unaltered State is a new campaign launching October 23 for Idaho youth, adults, and community builders on the topic of youth substance use in Idaho. Contact IdahoPTV for more information.

New: Student Ambassadors

Idaho Public Television welcomes its first KNOW VAPE Student Ambassadors, middle school and high school students who provide valuable feedback and creativity to our KNOW VAPE anti-vaping campaign. They toured the IdahoPTV station in September and met production staff and explored our studios. Read more >

Elementary School

Science Trek: Force and Motion

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

Free Digital Book, Grades 3-5

Educators, get this free digital book featuring Sci Girls strategies for engaging girls in grades 3-5 in STEM, Science Technology, Engineering and Math.

View Booklet

Pre-K to Grade 2

Free Activities and Printables

Activities and video resources to help students get to know each other and their new school routines, and lesson plans to help you get your new class off to a great start. Get free activities and printables. Available in English and Spanish.

Sign up for this new PBS Early Learning Newsletter for the latest early education resources & teaching ideas, and resource playtesting.

Together We Can | Ages 4-8

New music-focused series Together We Can, by Sesame Workshop, consists of 20 live-action music videos that cover civics topics such as what it means to be a member of a community, the importance of rules and rights, plus voting and symbols of democracy. Watch now >