NOVEMBER 2024

Kari Wardle Named Idaho Public Television's Director of Education

Jeff Tucker, General Manager, IdahoPTV

We’re serious about education here at Idaho Public Television. On an almost daily basis, our education staff members are in communities around the state working with families, educators, homeschool groups, and librarians focused on early learning, making sure kids are ready for school and life. Kari Wardle has managed the team, and I’m happy to announce that I’ve asked her to take on a new role here at IdahoPTV. Read more >

FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES

FREE Watch-Parties in November, December | Ages 4-8

We are adding more FREE sensory-friendly and accessible watch-parties with family activities in every region of Idaho in November and December for the new PBS KIDS series Carl the Collector (ages 4-8).

Thursday, Nov. 7,10:30-11:30 am | FILER

Filer Public Library.

Monday, Nov. 11, & Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11:30am-12:15 | MERIDIAN, Orchard Library

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:30-11:30am | TWIN FALLS

Twin Falls Public Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4:00pm-4:45pm | NAMPA

Nampa Public Library

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10:30-11:30am & 6:30-7:30pm

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:30-11:30 | REXBURG

Madison Library District

• First PBS KIDS show featuring central characters on autism spectrum

• Show includes writers and voice actors on autism spectrum

For more dates and locations, see Event Calendar >

Idaho Head Start Orgs, Libraries: Register for Storytime in a Box by November 15

Apply now for Idaho Public Television's popular Storytime in a Box program, a FREE monthly subscription box, sent December through March, to Idaho Head Start organizations and libraries. Includes books, materials for activities, parent resource guides, and more for hosting interactive storytime for ages 3-6. Apply by November 15!

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Thanksgiving Fun, Ages 2-8

IdahoPTV Education Specialist Ashley Marotz recommends these activities from PBS KIDS for Parents.

• Helping Kids Express Gratitude

• Family Traditions

• Thanksgiving Crafts

• Thanksgiving Recipes

Thank you to the families who came to make masks with us at the Caldwell Fall Carnival at Lewis & Clark Elementary!

EDUCATORS, PreK to Grade 12

Middle School, High School

Madison High grad from Rexburg, Idaho, Allison Pope produced and advised on election stories for PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' On Our Minds podcast:

Episode 4 | Why do we have the Electoral College?

Pope's Instagram video on student reporting

Find out how your students can get involved with youth media at IdahoPTV >

Teach with FRONTLINE Short Docs

FRONTLINE Short Docs on PBS LearningMedia help you bring impactful stories of current events, history, government and public policy into the classroom with shorter, curriculum-aligned videos and other media.

Educator Materials

Webinar: FRONTLINE Short Docs

Watch this webinar about FRONTLINE Short Docs, featuring two youth advisors and a classroom teacher. Learn strategies for integrating the resources into your curriculum.

Elementary School

November Science Trek: The Five Senses

Each month, Science Trek takes on a different topic, with short videos available on the free PBS App. In December, we look at the five senses! Find facts, games, links, a podcast, books, and teacher resources aligned to Idaho and national science standards at ScienceTrek.org.

Podcast

And check out the Science Trek Podcast, hosted by Idaho elementary school students Evie and Garrett. On each episode, scientists answer kids' burning science questions.

Pre-K to Grade 2

Kids and Community

Check out these classroom resources for helping young learners understand voting and community helpers.

• Daniel Tiger in the Neighborhood Voting Booth

Daniel Tiger votes on whether he'd like swings or a slide in the new playground. When the winner is announced, Daniel is disappointed, but only at first.

• Community Helpers | Daniel Tiger

• Let's Vote | City Island

Explore the basic process of voting with this music video from the PBS KIDS show City Island.