Gather the gang for Family Night, weekly family viewing events featuring movie specials or themed programming. Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters every Friday.
SDPB PreK - High School Resources
Resources that provide educators, homeschoolers, daycare providers, parents, and guardians the tools they need to create a holistic learning experience.
Access engaging educational resources for the children in your care. We have a rich array of lesson plans, educational videos, interactives, and more.
E-NEWSLETTERS and Background Images for Your Computer
Register Today! One of the best ways to navigate our resources is to register for one or both of our educational newsletters.
Background Images for your Computer Download one of these unique backgrounds from your favorite PBS KIDS shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, and more!
Download Today! Slideshow images, animated GIFs, and infographic interactives from PBS NATURE.
Resources from PBS LearningMedia (Examples from the site are included below.)
PBS LearningMedia - Free for PreK-12 educators and students. You can browse by grade level, subject area, and resource type. You can also favorite and share resources with your class and colleagues.
Example 1 - It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. (6-12)
Example 2 - The Dissection 101 series includes educational videos, lesson plans, quizzes, and other materials for many dissections — crayfish, clam, earthworm, and more! (6-12)
Example 3 - This collection features activities and video resources to help students get to know each other, their new school routines, and lesson plans to help you get your new class off to a great start. (PreK-5)
Example 4 - HERO ELEMENTARY inspires children to do real science to make a difference in their world. The HERO ELEMENTARY Collection offers videos, digital games, and hands-on investigations for educators. (Grades: K-2)
Example 5 - In Activity Starters, an animated character introduces a concept and activity in each episode. Then the character encourages the viewers to try the activity at home or in the classroom. (Grades: PreK-4)
From PBS Parents and PBS KIDS
School is Back in Session! Explore different topics, such as coping with back-to-school anxieties and emotions, creating daily routines, and tackling common situations that arise with the start of school.
PBS KIDS Apps and More! Play free learning games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters anytime, anywhere. PBS KIDS Games features top shows, including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Super Why, and more.
Creating Routines Consistent routines provide comfort and a sense of safety to young children. When they know what to expect and what’s expected of them, kids feel more comfortable and confident about what lies ahead.
Play Arthur's Back to School Game! Help Arthur complete tasks for his teacher on the first day of school. Enjoy interactive games, videos, and fun with all your ARTHUR friends!
For older students: PBS Digital Studios connects, inspires, and cultivates the next generation with bold, thought-provoking programs that illuminate the world around us. (example programs below)
SDPB Educational Television
South Dakota Public Broadcasting currently offers four free, over-the-air programming channels (schedule). SDPB1-TV is our main channel (watch live), which carries a daytime block of children's programming. SDPB2-TV has the WORLD Channel, which focuses on public affairs and information. SDPB3-TV is the Create Channel providing a wide variety of how-to, hobby, and personal interest programming. SDPB4-TV is the PBS Kids channel offering children's educational programming 24/7.
Learning Goals and PBS Kids Conversation Cards
(PDF) - Comparison of PBS Kids programming to show content areas and age level.
