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What & Where to Watch: WXXI Channels & Livestreams Guide:
Total Eclipse of the Sunspot; Sean’s Year in Space: Sunspot acts strange when Mindy, Jet, Sean and Syndey use a solar panel to try to improve energy efficiency; Sean is excited about NASA’s Year in Space program. Length: 30 Minutes
WXXI PBS Kids 24/7 & Live Stream | Saturday, Apr. 6 at 06:30 pm
Eye in the Sky; Total Eclipse Block Party: Bad weather threatens Sean’s first sleepout with his Space Scouts troop; the kids prepare a total eclipse song and dance. Length: 30 Minutes
WXXI PBS Kids 24/7 & Live Stream| Sunday, Apr. 7 at 06:30 pm
Activities:
Ready, Jet, Go! Solar Eclipse Clip & Song
Ready, Jet, Go! Solar Eclipse Block Party Activities
Freezin’ in the Summer Season; Total Eclipse of the Sun: Dark clouds threaten Nature Cat’s annual Summer Fest, which includes the Summer Fest Sprinkler Frolic, a bike ride and a kickball game; Hal is afraid of the total eclipse of the sun. Length: 30 Minutes
WXXI-TV & WXXI-TV Livestream | Monday, Apr. 8 at 12:30 pm & again at 4:30 pm
Curious George: George’s Dark Day; Leaf Raker: George and the Man with the Yellow Hat are excited to view the solar eclipse, but George accidentally leaves their eclipse viewing glasses behind; Bill teaches George the art of leaf-raking. Length: 30 Minutes
WXXI-TV & WXXI-TV Livestream | Monday, Apr. 8 at 01:00 pm
WXXI PBS Kids 24/7 & Live Stream | Monday, Apr. 8 at 11:00 am
Scientists prepare new experiments to study the solar eclipse. Length: 60 Minutes
WXXI World | Sunday, Apr. 7 at 08:00 pm
WXXI-TV & WXXI-TV Livestream | Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 04:00 pm
PBS KIDS Solar Eclipse Digital Kit for PreK-2nd grade (from WXXI Education)
Solar Eclipse Games and Activities from NYS Libraries
Connect to PBS LearningMedia for Space Resource Collections & Solar Eclipse Resources
Space Collection: Resources organized by grade levels. (K-2) (3-5) (6-8) & (9-12) Note particularly the Solar Eclipses Lessons & Interactives for 6-8 and 9-12 Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms: Engage K–12 students with phenomena and science practices using this collection of supplementary digital media resources created by GBH in collaboration with NASA. The resources align with key NGSS Earth, space, and physical science disciplinary core ideas. To ensure that science content is accessible for all students, supports are included for students with disabilities or who are English learners; many resources have Spanish translations.
Eclipses: CrashCourse
See the Great American Eclipse Video (From 2017)
Women lead advancements in science, technology, politics, sports and activism—often fighting against inequity and opposition at every turn.
In this American Experience: Women in American History collection, explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history.
The American Experience Women’s Collection on PBS LearningMedia includes great short video clips and lessons for the classroom. (Grades 8-12)
Play games and watch full episodes of Lyla in the Loop on PBS KIDS. https://pbskids.org/lyla
Watch Lyla in the Loop Video Episodes and Clips at PBS KIDS: https://pbskids.org/videos/lyla-in-the-loop
PBS KIDS for Parents Lyla in the Loop, Articles and Activities: https://www.pbs.org/parents/shows/lyla
PBS LearningMedia: Lyla in the Loop Collection: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/lyla-in-the-loop/
Lyla in the Loop Collection: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ready-to-learn/show/lyla-in-the-loop/
LYLA IN THE LOOP is a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4-8 about Lyla Loops and her fantastical blue sidekick, Stu, who use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills to help their family, friends, and community! From building homemade carnival games to creating a new sandwich for the family restaurant– Lyla, Stu, and the whole Loops crew tackle challenges with equal servings of humor and heart.
Activities:
Play Vacuum Hockey: Think air hockey. With vacuums. Play the Lyla in the Loop Vacuum Hockey game.
Operation Rise & Shine:
Watch the Operation Rise & Shine Video and then try the challenge!
Where to Watch:
Articles:
Watch Lyla in the Loop Episodes and Video Clips:
Full Episodes Compilation
Learn the Lyla In the Loop theme song:
More About the Series:
LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4-8. Produced by Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios, LYLA IN THE LOOP follows Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old girl, who lives in a big city with her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters in her community, who use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address a range of everyday problems together. The new series will debut in both English and Spanish.
“Lyla is curious and resourceful, and when it comes to figuring out solutions to everyday problems, she doesn’t give up, even when it takes several tries to get it right,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “We know audiences will quickly be drawn to Lyla’s determination and can-do-attitude, and we’re excited to introduce this warm, funny, and smart series to our viewers.”
LYLA IN THE LOOP centers on Lyla and her family – mom Lydia and dad Louis, who run Loops Lunch diner; older twin sisters Liana and Louisa; younger brother Luke; and sidekick Stu, who always does exactly, literally, what was asked. With her family and best friend Everett Phan, Lyla tackles all sorts of challenges, from building her own homemade carnival games using repurposed materials, to riding along and lending a hand on the neighborhood trash and recycling route, to making a puppet show that recreates the Jamaican folktale, Anansi and the Goat. Lyla even helps her sister navigate the ethics of creating an art project with the help of Stu, showcasing an age-appropriate example of current questions surrounding the use of real-world AI tools. In every adventure, Lyla and Stu introduce and explore foundational computational thinking concepts, leading to some comedic disasters and creative solutions, all while helping others in their community. The series will support a wide range of learners, modeling flexible approaches to finding and designing solutions, and creative self-expression.
“Kids are natural creative problem-solvers, experimenting and investigating the world around them with joyful curiosity,” says Series Creator and Showrunner Dave Peth. “LYLA IN THE LOOP celebrates and encourages kids and the grownups in their lives to recognize those innate abilities and see them as a powerful tool to help others, express themselves, and solve all kinds of problems in everyday life.”
The series pulls inspiration for its setting from Philadelphia, creator Dave Peth’s homebase, and includes vocals by students from the public School District of Philadelphia in the series theme song, which was composed and performed by Grammy-nominated musician, Divinity Roxx.
“Finding stories and issues our audiences can relate to is paramount to creating the relatable world of Lyla Loops. When viewers can connect to and identify with characters, they’re more likely to absorb and retain the curriculum,” says Series Executive Producer and Head Writer Fracaswell Hyman. “Working with a diverse group of writers who share authentic stories and interrelationships that ring true is where we find inspiration, humor, and heartfelt moments that may spark new ways of looking at ourselves and our friends.”
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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. These resources are free and open for all to use – they have been curated from PBS, PBS KIDS, PBS LearningMedia, and other credible education organizations. (updated 1/12/24)
Please note: These resources are for educational use in conjunction with other resources and conversations to provide the most complete context for young learners. These resources are to be watched, read, and explored together with an adult. If you are utilizing these tools in an educational setting, please notify families of use as they in order to use with families’ knowledge and inclusion. If you have any questions about these tools, please contact: CRager@wxxi.org
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Cultural Awareness & Diversity:
Families
Feelings and Emotions
Talking About the News & Community Violence & Scary Experiences
Same & Different
Being Inclusive and Empathetic
Each Person is Special
Resilience
Standing Up for Yourselves and Others
Race:
Racism & Anti-Racism
Black History and Culture
Resources for Adults Working with Young Children
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Season 2 of Native America. is a groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Indian Country. This four-part Native directed series reveals the beauty and power of today’s Indigenous world. Smashing stereotypes, it follows the brilliant engineers, bold politicians, and cutting-edge artists who draw upon Native tradition to build a better 21st century.
Resources from the program include:
The Native America PBS Film Website
Native America PBS Player Series
Explore an Interactive to Listen to Native American Voices
Explore the PBS LearningMedia Collection
Also See: Native America in the Classroom
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Play games and watch full episodes of SuperWhy on https://pbskids.org/superwhy/
Super WHY! is the first preschool series designed to help children learn to read through interactive story adventures. Each 22-minute episode features a team of fairytale superheroes who soar into classic storybooks and use their unique reading-based powers to find answers to everyday preschool problems. With curriculum guidelines established by the National Reading Panel, Super WHY! teaches preschoolers key literacy skills, including letter identification, decoding, encoding, spelling, and reading comprehension.
Where to Watch:
New Digital Only Super Why’s Comic Book Adventure Series
Each 3-minute episode is made for preschoolers, focusing on early reading skills.
Mike Pecoriello, a series producer from 9 Story Media Group, is excited to introduce the show to families. “The hilarious villains of the series wreak havoc and create problems that our Super Readers need to use their literacy skills to solve,” Pecoriello said.“But they can’t do it without the home viewer — Super YOU!”
These short episodes also include catchy songs — such as “Start with the Sounds,” “S is More,” “Spell It Out,” “Nothing Stops a Sentence Like a Period,” and “The Long Vowel Song” — that help kids remember the reading skills they’ve learned.
Learn more about supporting activities in this PBS KIDS for Parents Article
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Learn more at the PBS KIDS for Parents Super Why Show Page
Watch Full Episodes:
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Play games and watch full episodes of Curious George on https://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/
Aimed at preschoolers, “Curious George” inspires children to explore science, engineering, and math in the world around them. And what better guide is there for this kind of exploration than the world’s most curious monkey? George lives to find new things to discover, touch, spill, and chew. Everything is new to George and worth investigating. Of course, in George’s hands — all four of them — investigation often leads to unintended consequences!
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Find articles, games, and hands-on activities to go with the series at the PBS KIDS for Parents Curious George Page
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