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On-Demand
Thanksgiving Videos & Games with PBS KIDS!
Watch the Playlist: Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends with PBS KIDS! Watch full episodes and clips from Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, Daniel Tiger, Cyberchase and more! See episodes from Arthur and Molly of Denali below.
Play An Elwood City Thanksgiving!
Play An Elwood City Thanksgiving Game at PBS KIDS
Watch An Arthur Thanksgiving with Activities
Watch the full movie & explore Arthur activities
Watch Molly of Denali Thanks for Giving & Learn the Story of the Three Sister
The Story of the Three Sisters and Full Episode of Thanks for Giving
America’s 250th
July 4, 2026 the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding of the United States and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Education Events Upcoming and On-Demand | Programs | Education Resources
Programming On-Air & On-Demand
The American Revolution Series • WXXI-TV
Lessons for Ken Burns’ The American Revolution Series • On-Demand
The American Revolution Series • On-Demand
PBS Books: Filmmakers Talk of The American Revolution Series On-Demand
Voices of the American Revolution
Latino Patriots in the American Revolution
Video Playlist of Clips from The American Revolution
Education Events: Upcoming and On-Demand Archives
Educator Webinar: 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution NYS Resource Guide Webinar
On-Demand America 250: Engaging Students with History, Media & Civic Voice Educator Webinar Archive
Educator Webinar: Teach the Declaration’s Global Impact Using Media and Artifacts
Educator Webinar On-Demand: Revolutionary Voices: Student Media-Making and THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge
Connecting Students to Our Shared History: The American Revolution PBS LearningMedia Educator Webinar On-Demand
The American Revolution Campus Conversation Webinar On-Demand
Educator Webinar On-Demand: Visualize History with Student-Created Documentaries
Education Resources
The American Revolution Special Screening and Panel Discussion • The Little Theatre
The American Revolution: An Inside Look • WXXI-WORLD
Past Events & Programs
The American Revolution Special Screening and Panel Discussion • The Little Theatre
The American Revolution: An Inside Look • WXXI-WORLD
Educator Webinar: Visualize History with Student-Created Documentaries
Stonewall Uprising: American Experience • WXXI-TV
When gay bar Stonewall Inn was raided in 1969, gay men and women did something they had not done before: they fought back.
Stonewall Uprising: American Experience airs Saturday, June 14 at 4:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
In 1969, homosexual acts were illegal in every state except Illinois and gays frequently found themselves being hauled off to jail, their names splashed in the next day’s newspaper. Even in Greenwich Village, where thousands of gay people moved to escape the constant oppression of their hometowns, patrons of gay bars were accustomed to frequent police harassment. But on June 28, 1969, the gay community experienced what one Village Voice reporter who was on the scene called its “Rosa Parks moment,” when the N.Y.P.D. raided a Mafia-run gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. For the first time ever, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a violent three-day uprising that launched the gay rights movement.
Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band
Watch videos from Acoustic Rooster at https://pbskids.org/videos/acoustic-rooster
Get the kids in your life jazzed about jazz with Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band, premiering May 1!
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Based on the beloved children’s book by bestselling author Kwame Alexander, the one-hour special will teach kids about foundational music concepts and the importance of teamwork to inspire them to use their creativity as an outlet for self-expression as it opens their eyes—and ears—to the richness of jazz.
About the Series and Video Shorts:
Get ready to groove! Based on Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, the beloved children’s book by Emmy® Award-winning, Newbery medalist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander, the ACOUSTIC ROOSTER universe is coming to PBS KIDS with a special and a short-form series produced by GBH. This will feature ACOUSTIC ROOSTER AND HIS BARNYARD BAND, a one-hour special, and ACOUSTIC ROOSTER: JAZZY JAMS, an upbeat new animated series of 20 shorts that will introduce viewers ages 3-5 to the vibrant world of the arts, specifically jazz music, while reinforcing the importance of collaboration, creativity, and self-expression.
Centered on the titular character, a guitar-strumming rooster who joins the Barnyard Band of Jazz Greats, the series and special feature 24 original tracks composed by Juno Award-winning jazz musician Mark McLean, as well as special guests, including jazz icon Herbie Hancock and renowned jazz bassist Amy Shook. The music-filled special, ACOUSTIC ROOSTER AND HIS BARNYARD BAND, premieres on May 1. In addition to today’s sneak peek, ACOUSTIC ROOSTER: JAZZY JAMS will debut a second short on April 11, with the remaining rolling out weekly beginning May 9, 2025. The multiplatform world of Acoustic Rooster and his friends will also include an interactive game, Groovin’ with Acoustic Rooster, which allows kids to create their own music and play along with their favorite songs from the show.
“When my daughter was a baby, I was having a really hard time soothing her so I put on Ella Fitzgerald’s record ‘A Tisket-A Tasket,’ then I played Wynton’s Stardust, and she was captivated. Immediately stopped crying,” said Alexander. “Playing jazz for her inspired me to write Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band to share the history and the power of the music and the musicians with the world through a fictional barnyard band.”
The one-hour special, ACOUSTIC ROOSTER AND HIS BARNYARD BAND, will teach kids about foundational music concepts and the importance of teamwork to inspire them to use their creativity as an outlet for self-expression as it opens their eyes—and ears—to the richness of jazz. The toe-tapping special follows the musical adventures of the precocious, young Acoustic Rooster, who dreams of joining a world-class jazz band alongside his talented friends, including Mules Davis, Lil’ Herdin, Ella Finchgerald, Duck Ellington, and the Chick-A-Dees (an adorable trio of preschool chicks), whose names are all playful nods to famous jazz greats.
“Music has the unique ability to inspire creativity, foster connection, and help children express themselves in meaningful ways,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “ACOUSTIC ROOSTER uses the magic of jazz to spark a love for music as it supports personal growth, making it a truly inspiring and fun experience for young viewers.”
Each 3-minute episode of ACOUSTIC ROOSTER: JAZZY JAMS follows Rooster and his friends as they go on musical adventures about friendship, fun, and jazz. These short stories highlight styles of jazz, musical concepts, as well as kid-relatable everyday experiences, each featuring an original song. Whether they’re helping a friend overcome sadness with a blues song or jumpstarting the day with a jazzy tune, Rooster and his friends will help kids understand the importance of expressing their emotions and how music can be a meaningful part of their everyday lives.
Our Changing World: Earth Month April Films & Features • WXXI-WORLD
Throughout the month, join WORLD as we showcase the our changing world with films, features, on-air, streaming and on-demand collections for Earth Month in April 2025.
Independent Lens “Home Court” • On-Demand
This film traces the ascent of Cambodian American teenager Ashley Chea, a basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid college recruitment, injury, and triumph.
Independent Lens “Home Court” is available on-demand above through 6/22/25 and on the PBS App.
Filmed over three years of Ashley’s high school career, ”Home Court” is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, and personal trials that include a devastating knee injury.
The film opens in Ashley’s sophomore year of high school. She shuttles between her home in a lower-income neighborhood in Los Angeles and her private school, Flintridge Prep, while traveling to youth basketball tournaments and visiting colleges around the country. Ashley’s parents work long hours at their donut shop, so her coach, Jayme Kiyomura Chan, steps in where they cannot.
With the pressure of being one of the top basketball recruits in the country, tensions rise as Ashley navigates college offers and her family’s input. Meanwhile, she grapples with the task of leading her high school team, as well as being a leader in her community and the mounting responsibility to represent her culture. The film culminates in the bittersweet moments of Ashley leaving for college with her family.
Mystery League Videos, Games & Activities
Watch a new mystery series for 3-5 graders from PBS KIDS and Arkansas PBS: Mystery League
Mystery League” is a new live-action series that teaches kids in kindergarten through second grades about friendship and community. This series features three fifth-grade detectives – Millie, Mike and Marta – as they solve the never-ending mysteries of the fictional small Arkansas town of Mulberry Springs. Each episode features relevant storylines that encourage Arkansas kids to problem solve and build relationships. To play games, download learning resources and learn more, visit https://myarpbs.org/mysteryleague.
Where to Watch:
- PBSKIDS.org and the PBS KIDS free Video App. (Download)
- PBS KIDS YouTube channel