LPB Teachers
Head Back To School With PBS LearningMedia!
Wild Kratts Collection (Prek-5) Invite students to explore animal science and wildlife adventures with the Kratt brothers, where every adventure sparks curiosity and brings nature’s mysteries to life in the classroom!
Cyberchase: Math (k-2, 3-5, 6-8) This collection features a variety of resources designed to spark curiosity and boost math & problem-solving skills. Each resource integrates the fun and adventure of the animated series Cyberchase with practical math strategies for elementary and middle school students.
Ken Burns in the Classroom (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) Explore hundreds of free, classroom-ready videos, lesson plans and interactives from Ken Burns' iconic films.
MASTERPIECE: Literary Drama (3-5,6-8, 9-12) Invite students to explore classic literature through award-winning MASTERPIECE films, using videos and teaching tips to analyze stories and build critical media skills.
NOVA Collection (All Grades) Bring STEM to life with NOVA’s 50+ years of science storytelling! Explore videos, games, and interactives that connect big discoveries to students’ everyday lives and the world around them.
How2Internet (3-12) Explore digital citizenship with How2Internet, where students build the skills they need to stay smart, safe, and truthful online.
Self-Care For The School Year From Voices In Education Blog As you start the school year, know two things:
- When you need time, you have permission to keep it. This is NOT permission to ‘take’ time; the time is yours to begin with. You GIVE it away all day, every day. You have permission to KEEP your own time.
- If you'd like to make that time more restorative, feel free to _______.
Discovery Education: Ignite Learning That Lasts A Lifetime!
Kickstart a year of curiosity and growth with our award-winning solutions featuring AI-powered tools, enhanced personalization, and career-connected opportunities.
Engage K-12 - Experience powerful new tools and resources, including AI technology, career exploration programs, and personalized learning solutions, all designed to ignite learning like never before. Get inspired by an action-packed video filled with game-changing updates and must-have insights.
My Discovery Education Homepage - Your Homepage contains content that is relevant to you and your students. Here, access Discovery Education services, recent content, and instructional tools.
DreamBox Reading - DreamBox Reading is an adaptive, personalized program that helps PreK–5 students build foundational reading skills and fosters confidence for a lifelong love of reading.
Career Connect - Virtual visits from industry professionals to offer real-world insights and get students thinking about their futures.
The Power Of Partnership - In 2003, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) recognized an incredible opportunity to introduce digital media into the classroom. At the time, this type of learning was still a new concept to many educators, but LPB recognized the benefit right away. The question was, how to accomplish this? They turned to Discovery Education for the answer. Read The Story HERE.
*LPB Discovery Education subscription required from your district or school -- contact Nancy Tooraen at ntooraen@lpb.org for more information.
PREK, K-2 News
Science-Themed Classroom Posters | PBS KIDS - Print and post a set of science-themed early childhood posters to support your young learners. From color mixing, to seasons, and learning about the weather, leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to support a school-to-home connection. Note the assets are available in Spanish!
Social Studies-Themed Classroom Posters | PBS KIDS - Print and post a set of social studies-themed early childhood posters to support your young learners, from vehicles, to a map, and learning about community helpers. The PDF document assets are also available in Spanish.
Arts-Themed Classroom Posters | PBS KIDS - From color mixing, to musical instruments, and learning about shapes, leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to support a school-to-home connection. Also available in Spanish.
Social-Emotional Learning-Themed Classroom Posters | PBS KIDS - This set includes 12 potential classroom helpers assignments. Select the ones that can help you to identify responsibilities as you get your students involved in helping each other.
Albie's Elevator - In Albie's Elevator, step inside a fantastical elevator where self-appointed elevator operator, Albie, explores the ups and downs of preschool problem solving and discovers the arts with the help of her neighbors. Albie's Elevator offers social and emotional learning tools for children ages 2-5, with each episode accompanied by downloadable resources to help continue the learning at home or in school. Explore art projects and activities using everyday materials along with conversation starters and suggested picture books that build on the themes featured in Albie’s Elevator.
Join the LPB Education team for our Time to Thrive in 2025! Returning to school is an exciting time but it can also make us nervous and unsure of ourselves. How do we thrive in school? Learn some tips and tricks to make going back to school a breeze and feel great while you're doing it. Join us as we create, play, read, and celebrate going back to school!
LDMA : Back To School
It’s Back to School time! As a new school year begins for Louisiana students in August, the LDMA is highlighting LPB’s educational programming. From the very beginning, LPB has produced Louisiana-specific instructional programs for teachers to use in their classrooms. Explore a wide range of topics in the areas of foreign language, history, math and science. Check Out LPB's Educational Programming HERE.
August Highlights From LPB
PBS Previews: The America Revolution - Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00PM
America is celebrating the lead-up to our 250th anniversary and PBS is leading the charge with an upcoming epic documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The series offers an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the nation.
Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue
LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS -Thursday, August 14 at 7:00PM
The special tells the remarkable story of Louisiana artist George Rodrigue. A man of his surroundings and culture and a vigorously collected and admired figure, the "Blue Dog" painter has created a legacy that endures. Rodrigue's life story and artistic contributions are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape, continuing to play an important part in the American art world and beyond.
Katrina 20: A Louisiana State We’re In Special LPB SPECIAL FOCUS - Friday, August 29 at 7:00PM
It’s been twenty years since Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast – forever changing the lives and the landscape of Louisiana, particularly the city of New Orleans. In this one-hour special, LPB looks back at the lasting and continuing impact of the storm. We’ll explore how Katrina altered the look of our state, both geographically and demographically, with thousands fleeing – many never returning to the place they once called home.
Game Notes - Saturdays beginning August 30 at 10:00AM
There’s a new game in town! Join us every Saturday throughout the collegiate football season for a look at the day’s matchups. Featuring pregame insights, GAME NOTES is a celebration of Louisiana’s rich football culture.
Free Educator-Facing Newsletter Lists to Sign Up For!
Weekly: PBS LearningMedia newsletter - Sign up to receive FREE and timely media-rich PreK-12 classroom resources, topical and virtual professional learning events, tips for effectively integrating media into your lessons, and more!
Monthly: PreK-PBS LearningMedia early education newsletter - Bring the joy of PBS KIDS into your early learning setting with fun, media-rich resources to build foundational skills, enhance engagement, and nurture school-to-home connections!
Periodic: The American Revolution PBS Learningmedia newsletter - Receive updates from PBS LearningMedia and learning about upcoming education opportunities related to The American Revolution - such as in-person and virtual teacher learning events, community film screenings, and the robust collection of classroom resources coming November 2025.