October 2026| Education eNewsletter | Idaho Public Television

We Love Wild Kratts!


Read, Talk, Play, hosted by United Way of Southeastern Idaho, keeps growing as a community favorite. ISU dance team members returned again this year as volunteers. For the second year in a row, they lined up for photos with the Wild Kratts standee, sharing how much the show meant to their childhood. They've already asked us to bring it back next year!

Fun in Winchester


One of our education specialists joined the Youth Rangers at Winchester Lake State Park. Together, they explored nature and gratitude with a scavenger hunt around the park. Rangers gathered treasures and built their own collections in egg cartons and got a hand-colored "My Collection" label. Then attention turned skyward to explore sunlight and shadows. Using photo paper, Rangers created sun prints capturing shapes in light.

Happy Halloween


Spooky season is creeping closer, and we’re ready for all things fun, silly, and Halloween-y! 🎃👻 From games and shows to pumpkin-carving stencils, we have everything you need to have a spook-tacular Halloween.

The Great Elephant Adventure


Elmo and friends are heading to Kenya for a wild adventure! 🐘Stream

Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure October 14 on PBS KIDS.

It's Time to Get Carving!


Create unique PBS-themed jack-o'-lanterns by printing out your favorite stencil, tracing it onto your pumpkin, and carefully carving your PBS pumpkin.

Get Ready to Make Your Voice Heard!


Our series of quick, under-a-minute videos covers everything you need to know about voting in the Gem State. Whether it's your first time or you just need a refresher, these bite-sized clips cover the essentials—from how to register to what to expect at the polls. It's your future, so let’s make sure you're prepared to shape it!

Science Trek-Mars


We first saw pictures of the surface of Mars in 1965. Since then, we have tried lots of different ways to explore the Red Planet. Learn the history of our Mars exploration and find out some of what we have learned. 

Changing Seasons


Join PBS KIDS as we explore fall! Learn about leaves, why animals squirrel away food, pumpkins and apples, and hibernation through clips, activities, and crafts. Share these resources with families to strengthen school-to-home connections while kids build science, math, and art skills!

Using PBS KIDS Media to Strengthen Early Literacy


This asynchronous professional development course supports K–2 educators in using PBS KIDS media as a tool for strengthening early literacy instruction. Designed with multilingual learners in mind, this course uses engaging digital media with strategies to support literacy and language growth for all students.

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