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The Magic of Christmas with LPB and PBS KIDS!
Check out LPB Education's newest Play & Learn video for Christmas--The Magic of Christmas 2024 Play & Learn! Join the LPB Education team for this special time of year when we make yummy snacks, and beautiful ornaments and cozy up by the fireplace for a magical, Christmas story, The Legend of Papa Noel. So let’s make some wonderful memories together this holiday season! Play & Learn today with LPB Education!
Happy Holidays Collection from PBS KIDS for Parents
The holidays are a fun and festive time of year — but sometimes, a little overwhelming. Here's how to create peaceful family moments while getting back to the basics.
Looking for fun and creative holiday crafts that the whole family can do together? The holiday craft season starts right here!
How Parents Can Simplify the Holidays
What brings your family true joy during the holidays? 🎄⭐Keep the focus on family. Keep the focus on meaningful traditions and simple activities that replenish rather than exhaust.
Books That Celebrate the Season
Celebrate the magic of #Hanukkah through these family-friendly books, from the tradition of making latkes and sufganiyot to lighting the menorah and playing dreidel!
Do you know how #Kwanzaa came to be? Read about the history and origins of this festive week-long celebration honoring African-American heritage and culture.
December Celebrations
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities - You can learn math while playing games? It's true! These four @cyberchase digital games are designed to be accessible to learners of nearly all abilities.
December 4 is National Cookie Day - What do you deal with feelings of anger or frustration? 🍪 We have a tip: Talk about how you feel while pounding cookie dough! #NationalCookieDay
December 4 is Wildlife Conservation Day - The @wildkrattsofficial know how important it is to care for the creatures that share the planet with us! How do you build your empathy muscle?
Week of December 6 is Computer Science Education Week - Even if you don't have plans to become a professional computer programmer, computational thinking is still an important skill to have! #ComputerScienceEducationWeek
December 7 to 15 is Hanukkah - Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, but it's also a great American holiday! Learn about some of the traditions and celebrations that happen throughout Hanukkah with @pbsteachers "All About the Holidays."
December 21 is Winter Solstice - It's the most wonderful time of the year! ❄️ Celebrate the season with this fun, two-ingredient snow paint craft. #WinterSolstice
December 25 is Christmas - Does your family cook together during the holidays, or make handmade ornaments? Tell us about your favorite ways to celebrate #Christmas that don't involve store-bought gifts!
December 26 is Kwanzaa - Happy Kwanzaa! Let someone special know you are thinking of them during Kwanzaa with a little help from @Elmo!
December 31 is New Years Eve - Let's make 2025 the best school year yet! What are your family's resolutions for the new school year? #NewYearsEve
PBS LearningMedia - Educational Digital Media Library for Learning at Home
Carl the Collector - Carl the Collector follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who loves collecting things. The show focuses on social and emotional learning, emphasizing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills. It also explores self-identity through Carl’s perspective.
Don't forget to sign up for a FREE account for PBS LearningMedia! Here you can easily search for videos, lessons, interactives, and more by grade level and subject area.
PBS KIDS GAME: Carl's Collections
Carl's Collections - Develop your child's problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and love for collecting with Carl's Collection! This interactive game lets you join Carl on a collecting adventure, exploring different locations, finding hidden objects, and completing puzzles. Carl's Collection is a perfect way for kids to learn about collecting, problem-solving, and having fun!
December PBS KIDS Family Nights - Saturdays Starting @ 7 PM on LPB KIDS!
December 7 -- Tonight on @PBSKIDS Family Night, it's a holiday special PBS KIDS marathon! Be sure to see Super Why!, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Rosie's Rules at 7 PM!
December 14 -- Don't miss this holiday movie marathon with Let's Go Luna!: Luna's Christmas Around the World and Nature Cat: A Nature Carol at 7 PM.
December 21 -- It's another holiday movie marathon night with Arthur's Perfect Christmas and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas at 7 PM.
December 28 -- It's a New Year's Eve Countdown with Arthur and Work it Out Wombats!?
Stay safe and healthy LPB families! Keep doing an amazing job with your families!
Take care, Nancy Tooraen, ntooraen@lpb.org