Back-to-school is an exciting time for many kids and families, with new routines and the annual ritual of shopping for new clothes and school supplies. But what about preschool-age kids who remain at home while their older siblings head off to school each day?
These younger kids may experience loneliness and a bit of FOMO (you know, fear of missing out). Stay-at-home parents and caregivers often express feeling overwhelmed with how to keep preschoolers engaged and entertained.
We are here to help!
Watch PBS KIDS anytime for free on Idaho Public Television’s PBS KIDS Channel Livestream or on our PBS KIDS over-the-air broadcast channel. PBS KIDS is consistently ranked the #1 educational media brand for kids. Learn more about the research behind high-quality PBS KIDS content. And learn more about why PBS KIDS content is trusted, valued and essential.
IdahoPTV Parents
IdahoPTV Parents provides resources for watching PBS KIDS series with your kids, including discussion topics and fun, educational activities to reinforce concepts, including literacy, computational thinking, problem solving, self-awareness, social-awareness, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), creative thinking, empathy, and much more.
Activities are designed to be free or low-cost and utilize materials you may already have at home. Click below to download learning goals for each series.
Learning Goals for PBS KIDS Series (ENGLISH)
Learning Goals for PBS KIDS Series (SPANISH)
Kindergarten Readiness
Idaho Public Television’s Kindergarten Readinessprogram provides free, high-quality, easily accessible resources for parents and caregivers of children getting ready to start kindergarten.
Essential Skills Needed to Start School, from the Idaho State Board of Education
PBS KIDS for Parents
PBS KIDS for Parents provides free activities, crafts, recipes, printables, articles, and expert advice for caregivers of children ages 2-8. Sort resources by age, topic, type, and series.
PBS KIDS Apps
PBS KIDS apps are designed to reinforce skill development and be entertaining and educational for kids and caregivers. More than 30 apps are available wherever you get your apps. Free.
Learning Goals for PBS KIDS Apps
PBS KIDS Games
PBS KIDS games are designed to reinforce skill development and be entertaining and educational for kids and caregivers. Search for games on math, science, art, engineering, reading, music, food, matching, and more. Games available in Spanish. Free.
