Fall Guide to At-Home Learning from PBS

Teaching kids from home isn't always easy for parents and caregivers. Thankfully, PBS KIDS and PBS LearningMedia have created new and updated resources to support parents as they facilitate learning through the end of the year.

Check out this sample fall syllabus with activities and resources tied to holidays and major events from October to December.

October

• INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY (OCT 12): Explore Alaska Native culture this Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the kitchen by making a new recipe with PBS KIDS’ MOLLY OF DENALI
• THE ELECTION: Help your child learn about civics, voting and elections as we near the 2020 presidential election with this handy guide
• HALLOWEEN: Celebrate Halloween at home while working on your child’s skills in art, reading and more

November

• VETERAN’S DAY (NOV 11): Explain the origin of Veteran’s Day and discuss with your child how you can honor the veteran in their life
• THANKSGIVING (NOV 22): Practice gratitude as a family and teach your child the accurate version of history this Thanksgiving

December

• COLDER WEATHER: Use the change in weather as a way to teach your kid about how the tilt of the earth affects climate and the change in seasons
• HOLIDAYS: Help kids understand the many different holidays celebrated around the world this winter through this collection of videos

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