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Hi, KLRN Educators!

 

Welcome to October! We’re excited to share another month of resources, ideas, and opportunities to support you in your classrooms.

 

This month, we’re highlighting a variety of PBS LearningMedia resources and educational themes you can easily bring into your instruction.

 

As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th, you’ll find resources that invite students to explore culture, history, identity, and the stories that shape our communities.

 

We’re also excited to highlight the NEW Middle School Science Collection, featuring videos, simulations, models, and interactive lessons for students in grades 6–8.

 

And throughout the month, you’ll find resources focused on media literacy and civics, with opportunities for learners from PreK through high school.

 

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find classroom resources, PBS LearningMedia recommendations, professional development opportunities, and more ways to connect learning to the world around us.

 

So, grab your coffee, take a few minutes, and explore what we’ve put together for you!

 

Thank you for everything you do for your students and school communities


With appreciation,


The KLRN Education Team

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Including Children with Visual Impairments in Outdoor Adventures | Move to Include

ELEMENTARY MATH

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All about Shapes | Odd Squad

ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS

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Dolores Huerta Reader | Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES

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Tumbang Preso! | Jelly, Ben & Pogo

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE

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What is a Constellation? | Ready Jet Go!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH

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Finding Pentominos

MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS

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The Icing on the Cake | StoryCorps: The Great Thanksgiving Listen

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES

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Cartography | Indigi-Genius

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE

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Pollution Solutions | Our Climate Future

HIGH SCHOOL MATH

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Calculating the Area of a Circle Using Pizza Slices | Zero to Infinity

HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS

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Coming to America | Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES

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Mexico: Mexican Tortas | Relish

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE

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Global Ocean Currents and Temperature

 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

 

KLRN EDUCATOR BLOG - BACK TO SCHOOL

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Use this curated list of resources from KLRN and PBS LearningMedia to help your students explore Nature, Science, Social Studies, and more!

 
 

THE HEALTHY KIDS PROJECT - FOODS THAT GROW

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KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project supports healthy lifestyles by influencing eating decisions and physical activities. The project engages all types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

 

UPCOMING KLRN EVENTS

 

KLRN KIDS FALL FEST 2026 🍂🎃

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Join KLRN for our annual Fall Fest at Mission Marquee Plaza! Show off your Halloween costume and enjoy special PBS KIDS Halloween episodes, games, activities, and a special visit by costumed character Super Grover! 

UPCOMING KLRN TEACHER TRAININGS

 

Fall into Reading: Building Early Literacy at School and Home

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Wednesday, Oct. 14

6PM - 7PM


Discover fun and simple ways to build your child's language and literacy skills through everyday activities. Parents will learn interactive reading strategies, storytelling techniques, and literacy games that encourage a lifelong love of reading.


1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.


This session is geared toward early childhood educators, but all are welcome to attend. Thank you to CPS Energy for supporting this training.

 

The Healthy Kids Project: Fall into Healthy Habits

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Tuesday, Oct. 20

6PM - 7PM


Join KLRN for an interactive educator session exploring fun, simple ways to incorporate healthy habits into everyday learning. Discover fall-themed activities that promote nutrition, movement, hydration, and social-emotional wellness.


1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.

PBS LearningMedia: A Season of Discovery

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Wednesday, Oct. 28

6PM - 7PM


Explore the changing seasons through PBS LearningMedia! Educators will discover engaging videos, interactives, lesson plans, and activities that use fall and seasonal changes to spark curiosity and support learning across subject areas.


1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.

 
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