April is National Poetry and Arab American History Month. Poetry has been around since the dawn of written and spoken languages. We’ve curated resources to use in your classroom related to this observance and more. Explore these PBS LearningMedia resources on these topics to incorporate into your classroom or home:
Abby teaches kids about a variety of jobs needed in a stage production including the cast, crew and audience. Kids also learn about the different spaces in a theater and how cues are used to communicate.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
Read “Hush Thai Lullaby” by Minfong Ho, a book about a lullaby native to Thailand. After reading, Paris Spitaeri guides students through an poem making activity with animals.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
Meet the GIRL!: Hiba is 11 years old and has deemed her girl power to be bravery. She used to be afraid of snakes but with a little bit of inquiry and trust she overcame her fear and now loves all things reptile. She is a great student as she studies the language Arabic with […]
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
In this Let’s Learn video, Malika Khalsa from the Salvadori Center uses the story of Goldilocks and other examples to help students learn about scale and proportion.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
Watch the clip “Sid the Weatherman” from Sid the Science Kid to spark conversations about measuring temperature. Then use the lesson plan to help students understand how to identify differences in temperature, like hot and cold.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
Watt and Windy help Carry, the mail truck, mail a lost letter named Posty. They learn all about how the post office works.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
Rosita and her friends are making musica, or music, using a variety of instruments. This music video focuses on Spanish language and musical creativity.
Suggested for Grades 9 to 12
As teachers, students, and families deal with school closures, WPSU and PBS have come together to curate a special collection of educational resources.
