WJCT Kids Connect Newsletter

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Virus Information & Prevention!

PBS LearningMedia provides the collection: What are viruses and how do they spread? Find resources for students of all ages that explore the nature of viruses, how they are transmitted, and the healthy habits we can all engage in to prevent their spread through interactive lessons and discussion questions.

WJCT PBS Kids Writers Contest

Deadline for this annual event had been extended to March 31. Winner will read their stories at WJCT Be My Neighbor Day and receive prizes. Click here for details and instructions.

PBS NewsHour Extra

News for students and teacher resources for grades 6-12. Includes an up-to-date 2-minute news wrap up with accompanying focus questions.

Available Now: Xavier Riddle & the Secret Movie | I Am Madam President

Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum is PBS KIDS newest animated series following the adventures if Xavier Riddle, his sister Yadina, and their friend Brad. In each episode, they face a
problem and turn to the Secret Museum to help them solve it, by sending them back in time to meet real-life historical figures when they were kids.

Xavier Riddle & the Secret Movie: I Am Madam President is the newest special featuring Xavier and his friends. Shocked to discover that no girl has ever been President of the United States, Yadina goes on a journey to meet some of history’s boldest women and find out exactly
how she can do something that’s never been done before.

Games and activities can be found at pbskids.org.

WJCT Kids Club

Sign up and don’t miss out on all the fun. Receive a special birthday wish from your PBS KIDS friends and see your on-air birthday

PBS Kids 24/7 – Channel 7.3 (Comcast 211)

Now there’s even more PBS Kids to love! Tune in to channel 7.3 via antenna and catch even more of your favorite shows anytime you want all day long.

PBS Kids

PBS Kids is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment. By involving parents, teachers, caregivers and communities as learning partners, PBS Kids helps to empower children for success in school and in life.

PBS Parents

PBS Parents is a trusted resource filled with information on child development and early learning, and offers access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs.

Florida PBS LearningMedia

FREE PreK-12 online library of trusted, quality, curated resources from PBS and public media stations. These digital resources include short videos, lessons, and interactive games. Perfect for educators and parents.

Mission US

Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, this interactive game, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history with curriculum materials that are aligned to national standards and feature document-based
activities.

Summertime is Learning Time!

Prevent the “summer slide” with these great resources from WJCT and PBS!