PBS Teachers

10/17/2026

Are bats really blind? Do cats always land on their feet? Can owls rotate their heads all the way around? This spooky season, let’s put three of nature’s most mythologized creatures to the test and show your students how science behind each one might be more fascinating than the myth! Collection: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/wild-kratts/

10/16/2026

This new resource will invite students to listen closely to a story and identify what happens first, next, and last. This lesson helps build students’ comprehension and sequencing skills as they practice putting story events in the correct order.

Watch "Attack of the Hiccups" from Super Why's Comic Book Adventures with students to build their understanding of narrative and story sequence. Then use the mini-lesson and printable to continue sequencing events.

10/15/2026

How can you make sure everyone gets a fair share of the Halloween candy? 🍬 Use this Cyberchase lesson to help students explore division as they watch Halloween candy get shared equally in rounds. (Grades: 3-5)

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Buzz, Delete, and Harold are trying to share 18 pieces of candy equally among themselves. Jackie helps them by demonstrating how to divide the candies equally by distributing the candies in rounds.

10/15/2026

How can the way we see a person or character change over time? 🤔 Use Tiamat — "the mother of monsters" in Mesopotamian mythology — and her shifting portrayal as a starting point for discussing how religion, culture, and other influences can shape our perceptions of historical and modern figures. (Grades: 6-12) Resource: https://bit.ly/4hYMda8

10/14/2026

What can students do when they see bullying or find themselves in a tricky situation? Meet TEAMology’s Amelia and Philo and see how they model the power of being an upstander while using problem-solving skills. (Grades: PreK-5)

TEAMology characters treat the topics of bullying and problem-solving! Amelia demonstrates the power of the bystander, while Philo helps with a puzzling pet predicament.

10/13/2026

Spark middle school curiosity with NGSS-aligned science resources covering physical, life, Earth and space science. Explore real-world phenomena, build science and engineering skills, and discover STEM careers—all in one BRAND NEW collection.

The Middle School Science collection contains NGSS-aligned resources for grades 6–8. Find videos, simulations, models, and interactive lessons that engage students with a broad range of phenomena and connect science concepts to their daily lives.

10/12/2026

Celebrate with your class by exploring Peruvian family traditions, the science of sound, and the music of maracas! 🎶 Discover how traditions from around the world can enrich our lives and connect us all. (Grades: PreK-2)

Abby Brown and Rafael explore his family’s Peruvian heritage and the science of sound by making maracas.

10/12/2026

How much of the world around us has been shaped by Indigenous innovation? 🌎

From maize and cacao to kayaks, canoes and snowshoes, Indigenous peoples developed technologies and practices that continue to influence how we live, travel, and eat today.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, take a closer look at the knowledge, creativity, and innovation of Indigenous communities.

10/11/2026

🔤 Ready to play with sounds and words?

Watch “Return of the Word Storm” from Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures with students to explore the different sounds words make. Then, use the mini-lesson and printable to practice blending sounds together to make new words! 📚

Watch "Return of the Word Storm" from Super Why's Comic Book Adventures with students to identify the different sounds words make. Then use the mini-lesson plan and printable to practice blending sounds together to make new words.

10/11/2026

Explore why government literacy matters and the practical steps students can take to be more informed and engaged citizens.

Civics Made Easy,” hosted by Ben Sheehan, demystifies American government and civic participation, empowering viewers with the knowledge they need to be active participants in their own government.