For October - Katie recommends...
 

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

“As a preschooler in the late 70’s, Mr. Rogers was iconic to me and my generation. He instilled the idea of being kind, mindful, empathetic, thoughtful, and loving yourself. These same principles live on in the Emmy-winning Daniel Tigers’ Neighborhood which I was joyfully able to share with my own daughter. Daniel and his 4-year-old friends sing helpful songs to reinforce themes like respect, imagination, and social skills. I promise your children will never forget them, nor will you!  Check out some new adventures for Daniel and his friends this back-to-school season. ”

Katie McCarthy, M.Ed. 
IDEA Part B 619 Coordinator 
Early Education Team - Vermont Agency of Education 

Vermont PBS and Agency of Education recommend
 

• Book Bingo for Every Reader
• Kind Acts Bingo
• Learn Along Bingo for Ages 6-8: Growing as a Reader. Download and print.
• Beyond Screen Time: The Fundamentals of PBS Navigation (1 Hour)
• Playful Learning Collections for Home: Resources for Parents (1 Hour)
• Incorporating Vermont PBS Into Your Classroom: Search resources by series, age, or content.
• PBS Kids Talk About: Race and Racism
• Ken Burns in the Classroom: Ali
• Teach Your Way Resources on PBS LearningMedia
   

For more info, contact:

• Emily Leute (AOE) at emily.leute@vermont.gov
• Heather Duhamel (PBS) at hduhamel@vermontpbs.org 

View Previous Recommendations

Go to PBS LearningMedia and check out Fall resources about caring for our community! 

• For Preschool – Social-Emotional Development: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Dress Up
• For Kindergarten to Grade 2 – NEW World Language series (bilingual): About Alma’s Way
• For Grades 3 to Grade 5 – ELA: Storytelling Interactive
• For Middle School – Ken Burns in the Classroom: Frank Llyod Wright
• For High School – Ken Burns in the Classroom: Ali

Teach Your Way - October

The world is full of possibilities and so are your students! Inspire their curiosity each day with the activities, printables, and videos available from pbslearningmedia.org and pbskids.org.
 

Download this month's calendar of suggestions!

The latest videos from our popular Mister Chris and Friends series, are digital shorts that guide children and their families through special daily moments: waking up, brushing teeth, washing hands, cleaning up, and going to bed. This video shorts series welcomes Elephant, a new friend who joins Mister Chris for these activities. Each video has a new original song and features a peek into lives and routines in our community thanks to participation from viewers. 

“Routine helps children process what they feel, see, touch and hear each day. Our hope is that these videos help little ones engage with five special everyday moments in a time when many of their routines have been disrupted,” said Chris Dorman. “And we hope our new friend, Elephant, helps families smile, giggle, and maybe even shed a joyful tear or two together.” 

These videos are available to watch below, and at vermontpbs.org/misterchris, where families can also watch full episodes of seasons one and two!

Educational content continuing on broadcast

Browse our online schedules below for educational content available on broadcast (over-the-air and cable) Vermont PBS channels. Many corresponding episodes also available via Video On Demand.

Bring the World to Your Classroom. Vermont PBS offers curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for educators like you. 

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Local Collection: Saving our Waters

From our Saving our Watersdocumentary, learn about water quality in Vermont lakes. Appropriate for Middle and High School.

 

Local Collection: Mister Chris and Friends

From our Mister Chris and Friends series, browse various videos and interactive activities, suitable for Preschool to Grade 2.

Vermont PBS offers a professional development online workshop series for Early Educators and families of young children. Each 8 hour module focuses on creative, safe and healthy ways to use technology with children from Preschool to Grade 12. All workshops are recognized for 8 hours of Professional Development through Northern Lights at CCV.
 

Complete the adjacent form and select the course module appropriate for you!

• Online Workshop 1a: Becoming a Media Mentor (PreK Educator)
• Online Workshop 1b: Becoming a Media Mentor (PreK Family) 
• Online Workshop 2: Tech Savvy (PreK-12)
• Online Workshop 3: Mister Chris and Friends: Hybrid Learning (PreK)
• Online Workshop 4: Kids & Integrated Media with the Vermont Early Learning Standards (PreK)
• Online Workshop 5: Kids & Playful Media STEM (PreK) 
  
  Vermont PBS is waiving the enrollment fee during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just one way we strive to help parents and teachers.
   

For more info contact: Heather Duhamel, Community Engagement & Education Consultant at 802-309-9951 | hduhamel@vermontpbs.org

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