Learning at Home

PBS Learning Media

PBS is a FREE resource for teachers and students to access video, images, games and more. Search by topic, grade level or standard to find resources to enrich learning for PreK-12 students. It is useful for families too.

Watch WITF Online

WITF programs and films are FREE to stream. Enjoy a robust selection of our educational programming rich with excellent storytelling.

PBS Kids

WITF Elementary Weekly Activities

WITF Kindergarten-Readiness Weekly Activities

• Watch PBS Kids Channel
• WITF Kids Schedule
• PBS Kids Daily

PBS KIDS Apps

These apps are free and aligned to learning goals for literacy, STEM, Social Studies and Social Emotional Learning. Once they are downloaded, most of the apps do not require
an internet connection.

PBS Parents

Explore family resources, tips, activities and support for children ages 2-8.

Read-Alongs

To encourage family engagement and a love of reading at home, PBS KIDS offers families a place to come together and read along with fan-favorites on YouTube.

Read-Along with Pennsylvania First Lady, Frances Wolf

Sesame Street In Communities

This site provides both professional development and activities for children and families by age group.

Meet The Helpers

MEET THE HELPERS is a public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness. The information is presented through engaging videos and downloadable emergency plans to use at home.

Design Squad Global

Use DESIGN SQUAD GLOBAL hands-on activities and videos in classrooms and afterschool programs, in libraries and museums, at events and at home.

PBS News Extra

This site is specifically designed for grade 6-12. It features news, can be searched by subject area like civics or math and includes lesson plans and student voices.

Pennsylvania History

ExplorePAhistory.com provides users with three principal entry points: “Stories from PA History,” “Visit PA Regions,” and “Teach PA History.”

Pennsylvania Environmental History

Meet PA conservation heroes who played a key role in protecting the environment in a series of WITF original documentaries and accompanying classroom materials for educators.

Student Reporting Labs

Includes 10 lesson plans, educator resources and youth reporting efforts.

You can also access a webinar discussing the unit with Q and A from educators across the country.

NPR Student Podcast Challenge

The contest has ended, but this site still features a podcast about making a podcast. What a great way for students to share what they are learning!

STEM Pals

This site is designed to provide resources for STEM and Computer Science (CS) for educators, students, parents and caregivers.