Early Childhood Education
PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2 to 8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through media and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models. PBS KIDS also want kids to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way.
As the number-one
educational media brand,
we prepare children
for success in school and life.
Meet Our
Educational Engagement Liaisons
Leah Steinhiser
LSteinhiser@wnit.org
574-675-9648 x328
Leah Steinhiser is your
Educational Engagement Liaison
for PBS Michiana–WNIT,
serving Northern Indiana
and Southwest Michigan.
Liz Deford
LDeford@wnit.org
574-675-9648 x 309
Liz Deford is your
Educational Engagement Assistant
responsible for outreach
to Elkhart, Noble
and LaGrange Counties.
Learning Ecosystem
All children deserve the chance to reach their full potential. That’s why PBS KIDS aims to support learning for young children across America. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn and grow – including the grown-ups in children’s lives - providing resources accessible anytime and anywhere. This community-based approach is grounded in research that shows that when parents or teachers are engaged, kids’ learning outcomes improve.
For Families
PBS KIDS For Early Learners
Curated Content
from PBS LearningMedia
Social-emotional development and academic success are much more related than many people think. We often hear talk about the academic curriculum or the social-emotional approach to early education as if these are two separate things. Research tells us that for children to be successful in school, they must be mentally healthy and they must have good interpersonal skills. Emotional development skills include the ability to regulate behavior, to manage feelings, to feel competent in completing tasks, and confident in trying new things.
To help boost these invaluable skills among preschoolers, each episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood consists of two engaging stories that center on a common early learning theme with catchy, musical strategies that reinforce each theme and that preschoolers and adults will both sing – and use! – together in their daily lives.
Going back to school and/or starting school elicit a variety of concerns in young children. Our featured Back to School collection provides teachers with resources (episode clips, articles, and activities) that address specific as well as more general concerns that seem to arise at this time of year.
In this collection:
Explore the Outdoors
Back to School
Holidays and Celebrations
Managing & Expressing Feelings
Social Interactions
Growing, Learning, & Fostering Independence
Play & Imagination
Strategy Songs
Activities and Articles
Life's Little Lessons
Full Episodes | American Sign Language
PBS KIDS Learning Goals
PBS KIDS SHOWS
Have a topic you’re interested in and a favorite show? Share your ideas so we can build a custom presentation just for you!
Educator Professional Development
PBS LearningMedia (K-12):
Lessons aligned to state standards
when you set up a free account with your email.
Family Fun Learning Night
Wild Kratts
Sesame Street
Dinosaur Train
Nature Cat
STEM Activities
Weather Hunters
Work It Out Wombats
Wild Kratts
Odd Squad
Social-Emotional Learning
Daniel Tiger
Carl the Collector
Rosie’s Rules
Sesame Street
Literacy and Language
Super Why!
Phoebe & Jay
Word World
Read, Write ROAR!
For Educators
Bring the World to Your Classroom
ThinkTV and PBS have curated FREE, curriculum-aligned
videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers like you.
PBS & PBS KIDS offer a variety of educational programming, games, and resources in both English and Spanish.
PBS y PBS KIDS ofrecen una variedad de programación, juegos y recursos educativos tanto en inglés como en español.
Curated Resources
for Parents of 2-8 Year Olds
The PBS KIDS Games app makes learning fun and safe with amazing games featuring favorites like Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Donkey Hodie, Alma’s Way, and more! Play hundreds of free educational games designed for your child and watch as they learn with their favorite PBS characters.
NEW GAMES TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE & LEARN!
FREE games for kids 2-8 will be added all the time, encouraging your child to engage in skills related to science, math, creativity and more in gameplay alongside their favorite characters!
DESIGNED FOR KIDS
The app provides a safe, child-friendly playing experience for all ages. Kids can easily browse and play games at home, on the road, anywhere!
PARENT RESOURCES
The app also includes features for parents:
Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals
Find your local PBS KIDS station schedule
Download related PBS KIDS apps
Manage the amount of storage the app can use on your device
ABOUT THIS APP
PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital platforms and community-based programs. PBS KIDS Games is a key part of PBS KIDS’ commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based media—wherever kids are. More free PBS KIDS games are also available online at pbskids.org/games. You can support PBS KIDS by downloading other PBS KIDS apps in the App Store.
PRIVACY
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS’ privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy.
The PBS KIDS Video app is the trusted, kid-safe streaming app that brings learning and fun together. Watch live PBS KIDS TV, stream full episodes, or download shows to enjoy anytime, anywhere — all free and ad-free.
Your child can explore over 50 educational PBS KIDS shows, including favorites like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Weather Hunters, Lyla in the Loop, Work It Out Wombats!, Curious George, Sesame Street, Arthur, and more. Designed for toddlers and early grade schoolers, PBS KIDS Video supports learning through storytelling, play, and discovery.
Safe and Secure for Kids
PBS KIDS Video provides a safe streaming environment for children — no subscriptions, sign-ins, or ads required. Kids can:
Stream or download episodes for offline viewing
Watch live TV from the PBS KIDS Channel
Enjoy content that’s screened for safety and age-appropriateness
Every video is carefully curated by PBS KIDS to ensure quality, educational content that encourages curiosity, kindness, and creativity.
Available in English, Spanish, and ASL
PBS KIDS Video offers bilingual learning options with videos available in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) — making learning accessible to even more children and families.
Parent Resources
The app includes a Grownups tab with tools designed just for parents and caregivers:
Check your local PBS station’s TV schedule
Learn more about each show’s intended age range and educational goals
Download related PBS KIDS apps
PBS KIDS Video makes it easy to stream safe, educational TV shows that help kids learn, grow, and explore the world around them — one episode at a time.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Songs on Spotify
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Sesame Street
Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? This collection is designed to engage preschoolers in everyday learning by teaching core skills in Math, Literacy, STEM, and Social and Emotional Development. Here you'll find hundreds of videos, games, and printable materials to help you to excite even the youngest learners.
Plus, check out more from Sesame Street, including cross-platform educational games spanning wide-ranging curricular topics and STEM educator guides - just browse through this collection page!
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Phoebe & Jay
“Phoebe & Jay” is a literacy-focused animated series for children ages 3-5 that follows the adventures of 6-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Jay Yarber, who live with their family in the fantastical Tobsy Towers. As they explore their world, the twins use various kinds of texts kids see in their everyday lives − from signs and posters to labels and movie tickets − to help them understand, navigate, and participate in the world around them.
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PBS KIDS Talk About
The video series "PBS KIDS Talk About" shows real parent-child conversations about a wide range of topics including feelings and emotions, bravery and courage, and self-confidence and determination, and race and racism. The series comes with tips and resources to help grown-ups have meaningful conversations with young children.
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Sesame Workshop: Reading
Reading together opens doors to new and exciting worlds. Helping children learn to read and nurturing a love of reading helps prepare them to succeed in school…and in life!
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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.
Carl’s friends include both neurotypical and neurodiverse characters, each with different traits, behaviors, learning preferences, and challenges.here
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhod
Social-emotional development and academic success are much more related than many people think. We often hear talk about the academic curriculum or the social-emotional approach to early education as if these are two separate things. Research tells us that for children to be successful in school, they must be mentally healthy and they must have good interpersonal skills. Emotional development skills include the ability to regulate behavior, to manage feelings, to feel competent in completing tasks, and confident in trying new things.
See Some of Our Work
Read the Kids and Education Sections
of our FY2025 Impact Report.
Now let’s get up and dance!
