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Arizona PBS KIDS is part of Arizona PBS (KAET-Channel 8) and a community service of Arizona State Uni

Arizona PBS KIDS is supported by a team of educators regionally embedded across the state. Arizona PBS education and community impact specializes in supporting PreK-12 educators and students in the classroom and families at home.

10/16/2026

Guide students in exploring the meaning and history behind Día de los Mu***os through the work of artist and educator Ofelia Esparza and the altars that honor loved ones who have passed away. (Grades: 9-12)

Día de los Mu***os: Tradition and Translation explores the work of Ofelia Esparza in the BORDERS episode. BORDERS explores the connections between Mexico and the United States through craft. Ofelia Esparza, educator and life-long artist, is an altarista, a master altar maker who teaches the meanin...

10/14/2026

Introduce your class to the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who used her voice to advocate for women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. 📰 Explore the life and legacy of a trailblazer whose work helped push for greater opportunity and equality. (Grades: 6-12)

For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who spent her life improving the lives of women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. This resource contains outdated language at [01:07-01:13...

10/12/2026

Celebrate by listening to stories shared by the people who call the Prairie Region home. Use this lesson to help students explore Indigenous arts, culture, and history through stories featuring artists, musicians, museums, and more. (Grades: 3-12)

Indigenous Stories are short features on the Indigenous peoples of the Prairie Region. Explore the arts, culture, and history detailed by the individuals who call this region home. This collection comprises stories about an Indigenous-owned and operated museum, a sculptor, a thrilling drum and bass....

10/09/2026

What are Halloween treats worth if everyone doesn't get their fair share? 🎃🍬 Use this Peg + Cat lesson to help kids practice counting, adding, and dividing as they work toward an even distribution of treats. (Grades: PreK-K)

Peg, Cat, Richard, Ramone, and a real tiger go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Peg divides the treats along the way to make sure that no one gets more and no one gets less. Teach kids how to evenly distribute items by counting, adding, and dividing.

10/08/2026

Words matter! Guide students as they explore the history and evolution of the terms “Latino,” “Hispanic,” and “Latinx,” and learn about the debates and cultural context surrounding how these identities are described today. (Grades: 6-12)

When you hear "Latino," you probably think of people from Latin America—places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central America and South America as well as the Caribbean? Trace the origin of the term "Latino" ...

10/06/2026

How are food and culture connected? Get your class thinking with this question, then use this video lesson to explore the flavors of Yucatán and the global influences behind the dish, Poc Chuc. (Grades: 3-12)

Chef Jorge Guzman shares Poc Chuc, a dish from his native Yucatán. He explains how the food from that region is influenced by cultures around the globe.

10/05/2026

Teachers! You have the power to help young people build resilience, lead with compassion, and cultivate inner values. 🍎 Explore tools and strategies to help students develop these skills and grow into thoughtful, ethical leaders. (Grades: 3-8)

The Transformative Teachers Collection is designed to equip educators with tools and methods for fostering resilience and ethical leadership skills among young people. As you develop and adapt the methods in these resources from The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values, you may wan...

10/04/2026

A spooky legend can have a big impact on a community! 👀 Introduce the story of the Mothman to your class and help them discover how the legend became an annual festival and an economic boost for a small West Virginia town. (Grades: 3-12)

Explore the Mothman legend and learn how it became an annual festival and economic boost for a small West Virginia town.

10/01/2026

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.

09/30/2026

A science experiment takes a monstrously fun turn! Use this Martha Speaks video lesson to help your class build vocabulary while exploring STEM concepts like hypotheses, experimentation, and observation. (Grades: K-2)

This Martha Speaks video will help children build vocabulary and understand STEM education concepts. If Dr. Trumanstein's hypothesis is correct, the raisins in his oatmeal experiment will expand. However, he doesn't count on them expanding into a giant oatmeal monster! Este video se centra en ayudar...

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