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WXXI knows that the 2020-2021 school year is very different in many ways. We are here to support families and teachers with free resources, so that every student has access to learning opportunities – wherever they are. Learn At Home initiative offers a wide range of resources and supports available to P-12 students, educators, parents and caregivers, including on-air broadcasts, live TV streams and content on-demand each weekday. Find out more about Learn at Home here and tell us what you think. Resources are available at: wxxi.org/education

For ALL students: PBS LearningMedia is available with video collections and clips across all curriculums and grade levels. Searchable and free for all. This is a go-to learning platform for remote learning and in-classroom use by students, teachers and families. For Younger Students WXXI-TV and WXXI Kids 24/7 on TV or Live Streams. For 6-12th grade students WXXI-World 12-5pm broadcasts and connected learning links. For Educators and Parents Virtual Learning Series and resource guides and activities to assist their students.

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The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 11:00am

on WXXI-TV

Follow Elmo, Abby, Tamir and Gabrielle as they prepare for a virtual community singalong as they stand up against racism.

Family Movie Night: Spooky Stories!

Friday, October 23, 2020 - 6:00pm

on WXXI Kids 24/7

It's time for some S-P-O-o-o-O-K-Y stories!

The Age of Nature Series

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 10:00pm

on WXXI-TV

THE AGE OF NATURE is a brand new three-part documentary series, exploring how an increased awareness of the natural world is leading to a new chapter in the story of both humanity and the planet on WXXI-TV or here On-demand

Family Movie Night: Halloween Movie Marathon

Friday, October 30, 2020 - 6:00pm

on WXXI Kids 24/7

Boo! Happy Halloween, families! All this weekend we'll be celebrating with pumpkins, creepy creatures, and haunted stories from your favorite PBS KIDS friends.

Speaking Grief

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Moving away from the idea that grief is a problem that needs to be “fixed,” Speaking Grief validates the experience of grievers and guides those wishing to support them.

WXXI-WORLD Channel: Learn At Home Schedule & Reflection Questions

Monday, September 21, 2020 - 12:00pm

WXXI-WORLD channel will continue broadcasting a “Learn At Home” schedule to support of students in grades 6-12 each weekday from 12 - 5 p.m.

WXXI Virtual Learning Series

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 4:00pm

WXXI Education is hosting a series of virtual learning events for local early childhood and elementary educators.

PBS LearningMedia New York

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 9:10am

PBS LearningMedia New York is the go-to destination for instant access to education-ready, digital resources.

WXXI Education Newsletter & Social Media

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 7:10am

WXXI Education e-Newsletter is a monthly update provided by email and online as a PDF.

Bright By Text: Get the latest information for raising kids 0-8 years old

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 7:10am

Parents and caregivers can join Bright by Text to get custom age specific texts for their child (0-8 years old) due to WXXI's partnership with Bright by Text, a national parent texting program, to put expert tips, games and child development information directly into the hands of parents and caregivers.

Do-At-Home PBS KIDS Activities

WXXI Kids has curated a list of do at home activities.

WXXI Kids has curated some do-at-home activities for young children - coloring pages, puzzles and games, free apps, and more.

Daily Activity Calendars

WXXI Kids has created a series of monthly activity calendars full of PBS KIDS hands-on activites to support your child's learning while at home.

WXXI Learn At Home Broadcasts for Remote Learning

Weekdays 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WXXI Kids 24/7

WXXI World

WXXI-TV

WXXI is broadcasting “Learn At Home” television schedules to support remote learning with programs that emphasize learning while and connected learning activities and discussion.

Teaching Women's Suffrage with PBS LearningMedia

Teaching Women's Suffrage is a PBS LearningMedia collection of video clips, lesson plans, and primary sources details key figures, events, and regional movements of the decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. Students will encounter activists including Sojourner Truth, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Grace Abbott, and examine key regional efforts within the movement. Primary source documents offer evidence for a study of the chronology of campaign for women’s suffrage, from the movement's beginnings through the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Go to the Collection >

StoryCorps Connect

StoryCorps Connect is a new platform that enables anyone to record a StoryCorps interview with a loved one remotely using video conference technology. The audio and a still photo from each interview is preserved at the Library of Congress. When you publish, use WXXI as one of your keywords.

Back-to-School Digital Backpack

This school year looks a little different so WXXI Education created a digital backpack with some resources to help you and your student start the year strong!

Nature Activities

WXXI Kids has curated a list of nature-oriented activities.

WXXI Kids pulled together a list of FREE nature-exploring activities and resources that families and educators can use.

Free PBS KIDS Learning Apps

WXXI Kids has curated a list of FREE PBS KIDS apps available.

WXXI Kids pulled together a list of FREE PBS KIDS apps available for at home and out-of-school learning!

Camp @ Home

WXXI Kids has curated a list of nature-oriented activities.

Use some of these PBS KIDS camp resources to create your own Camp @ Home!

Cat in the Hat Educator Guides

The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That has themed guides for educators.

Here are some ways to foster curiosity in children, and encourage them to be scientists.

Wild Kratts: Extended Learning Resources

Wild Kratts has a wide range of ways to extend the creature fun with these additional learning resources.

Peg + Cat: Extended Learning Resources

Peg + Cat fuses music with math and literacy to extend learning with these additional resources.

Cyberchase: Extended Learning Resources

Cyberchase shows kids that math is everywhere and everyone can be good at it!

SciGirls: Extended Learning Resources

SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math—STEM.

Xavier Riddle: Extended Learning Resources

Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum follows the adventures of Xavier Riddle, his sister Yadina, and their friend Brad as they travel back in time to meet real life historical figures when they were kids.

Science: Content Area Learning Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together Science learning resources for students in grades 6-12th grade.

Social Studies: Content Area Learning Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together Social Studies learning resources for students in grades 6-12th grade.

Math: Content Area Learning Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together Math learning resources for students in grades 6-12th grade.

ELA: Content Area Learning Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together English-Language Arts learning resources for students in grades 6-12th grade.

Healthy Habits: Talking To Kids About the Coronavirus

Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic? Breathe. Use these strategies to help children – and yourself – navigate these feelings.

Parenting Help During Coronavirus

Parenting during a pandemic is stressful. Here is some help to get you and your family through these weird times.

Things to Listen to with Your Kids: Podcast Edition

Need some fresh ideas for things to listen to with your kids?

Molly of Denali: Extended Learning Resources

Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking Molly of Denali series and its educational resources.

Engineering & STEM Challenges

Are you sharing STEM challenges with your students? Creating maker or tinker days? Here's a list of resources, by grade level, focused on engineering and STEM challenges.

Meet the Helpers

Research has shown that introducing children to community helpers in a safe and fun environment can help them react better during times of crisis.

Take a Family Break

Sometimes you need to take a quick break to help calm down and give your brain an opportunity to reset. That's exactly what WXXI's Family Breaks are!

Resources on Race, Racism, Civil Rights, Current Events, and more

WXXI Education staff collected resources from PBS LearningMedia to support educators and families while discussing the following topics: race, racism, protesting, civil rights, Black history and historical individuals, bias, past and current events, and more.

Resources for Young Children on Race, Racism, and more

WXXI Education staff collected the following resources to support families and educators of young children as they talk, watch, read, and learn about race and racism.

Culinary Arts: Cooking, Baking, & Kitchen Science

WXXI Education has pulled together recipes, baking series, kitchen science activities, and more!

Curious George: Extended Learning Resources

Curious George inspires children to explore science, engineering, and math, and be curious about the world around them.

Scavenger Hunts

Summertime means more outside time! Here are some scavenger hunts from your favorite PBS KIDS friends to do while you're out and about!

East Lake Meadow: A Public Housing Story On-Demand

Watch On-Demand: East Lake Meadows, the public housing project opened by the Atlanta Housing Authority in 1970 and demolished a generation later, is the subject of a new documentary by Sarah Burns and David McMahon.

On-Demand: PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism

Watch On-Demand: PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism is a special co-viewing program for families with young children to watch and discuss together.

Talking with Kids About the News, Emergencies & Tragedy: For Home & Classroom

WXXI is here with resources for developing strategies to discuss emergencies, news headlines and when tragedy strikes. Learn how to use discussion prompts, media, songs, books and activities to calm kids' fears, stimulate their minds, and encourage them to think about their place in today's world. WXXI has gathered the best in public media resources from PBS Parents, Arthur, Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Newshour Extra to assist you.

Get Involved: Citizen Science Projects

Citizen science typically refers to research collaborations between scientists and volunteers, particularly (but not exclusively) to expand opportunities for scientific data collection and to provide access to scientific information for community members.

Mission US: Interactive American History Simulations

Mission US is an series of interactive role-playing simulations to learn about critical periods and events in U.S. History.

Asian Americans Full Series On-Demand

The PBS Asian Americans 5 episode series shows the impact and contributions of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Watch the full series on PBS LearningMedia.

Find out About WXXI Learn At Home

Ongoing

WXXI knows that the 2020-2021 school year is very different in many ways. We are here to support families and teachers with free resources, so that every student has access to learning opportunities – wherever they are. Learn At Home initiative offers a wide range of resources and supports available to P-12 students, educators, parents and caregivers, including on-air broadcasts, live TV streams and content on-demand each weekday. Find out more about Learn at Home here and tell us what you think. Resources are available at: wxxi.org/education

The Age of Nature - Education Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together educational support resources for the new PBS series The Age of Nature.

WXXI's Community Observation Challenge

Join WXXI as we continue to be citizen scientists and observe our community through a special ongoing WXXI Community Observation Challenge!

Nature Exploring Apps for Families

Do you use apps to explore the outdoors with your kiddos? Check out some of our FAVORITE nature-exploring apps that work well with young children!

Watch On-Demand: College Behind Bars

Watch On-Demand: A four-part documentary film series that tells the story of a small group of incarcerated men and women struggling to earn college degrees.

Tell Them We are Rising On-Demand

This film explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities have played over the course of 150 years in American history, culture, and identity.

Random Acts of Legacy On-Demand

Finding a cache of deteriorating 16mm home movies spanning from 1936 to 1951, Ali Kazimi deftly crafts a story of history and memory. RANDOM ACTS OF LEGACY reveals a rare portrait of a creative and enterprising Chinese American family in middle America during the Depression, and offers a counter-narrative to the stereotypes of Chinese Americans.

On-Demand GREAT PERFORMANCES: Twilight: Los Angeles:

Observe several real-life individuals — portrayed by Anna Deavere Smith — involved in the Rodney King affair.

Asian Pacific American Our Experience: Local Stories

Asian Pacific Americans are the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. WXXI in partnership with the Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Greater Rochester is featuring stories from local members of the community that provide examples of culture, heritage, history and contributions to our region and nation.

Chinese Exclusion Act from American Experience On-Demand

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 excluded Chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 60 years. Chinese immigrants already here could not become citizens. Watch On-Demand & Access the Teacher Guide to the documentary.

Intelligent Lives: Opening Doors On-Demand

Watch On-Demand: Narrated by Academy-Award nominee Chris Cooper, this film follows three young adults with intellectual disabilities and how they navigate school, college and workforce.

New Series: Elinor Wonders Why

WXXI Kids 24/7

WXXI-TV

Preschoolers and their families from coast-to-coast will take a trip to Animal Town this Labor Day with the premiere of the newest PBS KIDS series, Elinor Wonders Why. The animated show encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions, figure out the answers, and learn about the natural world around

Future West: Roadtrip Nation On-Demand

In Roadtrip Nation: Future West, three Arizona-based college students travel around the state to explore the creative and original ways residents are pushing innovation to its limits.

Asian Americans PBS LearningMedia Collection

PBS LearningMedia has a wide range of learning resources for students in grades 7-12th grade, focused on Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage and PBS's Asian American series including the full Asian Americans series

The Talk – Race in America On-Demand

Learn how families of color counsel their kids to stay safe if they’re stopped by police.

Watch On-Demand American Experience: The Vote

Watch Part 1 and Part 2 On-Demand: This film, tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.

PBS Latino Americans PBS LearningMedia Collection

PBS LearningMedia Collection for PBS Latino-Americans series includes lesson plans for exploring the series, chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos over the past 500 years.

Interactive History Games: Timely and Topical for Remote Learning Virtual Event For Educators

Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 5:00pm

Educators, we hope you’ll join us for a Virtual Professional Learning Series about Mission US Interactive simulations for remote learning with a special preview of the new Mission US simulation, “Prisoner in My Homeland,” which focuses on the experience of a Japanese American teenage boy who must make difficult choices amid the chaos and terror of incarceration during WWII.