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OCTOBER 2025 | Education eNewsletter, Idaho Public Television

NEW: Idaho's Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 
and Craters of the Moon in PBS KIDS Episode

A free community viewing event is planned for November 4, 6-8pm, in Fort Hall, Idaho, for the new Idaho-themed episode of the popular PBS KIDS series Molly of Denali: “Molly of Idaho/Cinder Cones and Broken Drones.”

The episode takes place in Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and features two stories with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

Watch and stream the episode starting November 4 online and on Idaho Public Television.

Molly and friends learn about the Indian Relay Race... Read more >>

Gallery: Be My Neighbor Day in Rupert, Idaho

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood in Rupert! View Gallery >>

"I just wanted to THANK YOU for the AMAZING day that was organized to celebrate Be My Neighbor Day in Rupert today!!! Every person there made the kids feel welcomed and celebrated. It was a fun, engaging day filled with learning and friendship." —Terri, grandparent

Fall Family Fun | Ages 2-8

Check out this list of

13 fall-themed books from the early childhood educators at PBS KIDS for Parents.

My Halloween Checklist, in English and Spanish.

Create Halloween bat trees with these simple supplies.

.Pre-K to Grade 2.

Teach Your Way: Starter Pack

Use this starter pack to discover ways to integrate media into Pre-K to Grade 2 classrooms in creative and developmentally appropriate ways, all year long, with teacher-created materials on the free PBS LearningMedia platform.

.Grades 3-5.

Basics of Journalism

We’ve adapted lessons just for younger learners to help them explore the basics of storytelling and journalism. View Toolkit >>

October: Simple Machines

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

Podcast

Check out Science Trek: The Podcast, hosted by Idaho students Evie and Garrett, where scientists answer kids' science questions.

.Grades 6-12.

NEW: Explore Local Government | Grades 6-8

In this new interactive classroom resource, discover the vital role that town government plays in shaping the community and impacting the daily lives of its residents. Explore various town departments and learn how they provide essential services, maintain infrastructure, and ensure public safety.

Launch Interactive >>

Teachers: Join the new virtual SRL Community Commons to communicate with other educators about teaching media in the classroom.

Check out our Event Schedule for info on free events around Idaho where you'll find the experienced educators on our IdahoPTV Education team.

Thank you to our local PBS KIDS funders!

Hansberger 
Foundation