KLRN strives to provide valuable educational content to every family in our viewing area, from great drama, world-class music, in-depth news, fascinating "how-to" programs and, best of all — non-violent educational programs for your children.
During these uncertain times, KLRN is adapting and creating educational resources in an easy-to-follow format. We aim to provide educational content and resources that support every family in our community.
With these daily blog posts, you will find two PBS Kids programs featured, and accompanying educational activities that will help extend learning into your home. In addition to that we have added a new 4 PM time slot that aims at providing some content for older school age students. You will find resources tied to each of these programs aired daily with lessons from our PBS LearningMedia site.
We hope that this will provide your family a way to enjoy the PBS shows you love and extend the learning into your home.
All the best,
KLRN’s Education Team
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Wednesday, April 22 at 9:30 AM
Find What Makes Your Family Special - Katerina wishes she had a little sister like Baby Margaret to play with. She learns that even though she doesn't have a baby sister, there are other wonderful things that make her family special. Family Day - It's Family Day at the Neighborhood Library! Daniel learns that each family is different and special in its own way, and the Tiger Family performs a special song.
Infant/Toddler
- Read books about feelings with your baby -babies love to look at pictures of faces — they know that is where they will learn the most about the world. They are primed to want to study faces.
- Mirror Play
Place a safe mirror low on the wall/ floor so that infants can look into the mirror and see themselves and others.
Preschool
- Create Your Own “My Family Traditions” Book
Explore family and culture by making a book about your own family traditions. - Big Brother Daniel Game
In this interactive book, your child can learn early literacy skills and learn about helping care for a new baby in the family. - Our Family Favorites
Work together as a family to fill out this activity.
Parent Resources
8 Books About Families, PBS Parents article
Molly of Denali
Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 PM
Molly, Tooey, and Trini are convinced giant ice worms are responsible for a power outage at the Trading Post, thanks to a spooky story from Grandpa Nat. The kids head to the library to learn more about the ice worms and find out if they're real or if they're fake. / When Tooey's newest dog Anka wanders off during a training run in the woods, Molly and Tooey find ways to lure her back home. But when Anka fails to return in the morning, they realize solving certain problems can take a village...and a ham radio.
Infant/Toddler
- Pets
Using stuffed animals as props, talk with your child about the proper way to hold, pet, play with pets and the sounds pets make. - Pom-Pom Pets
Transform ordinary pom-poms into adorable little pets with this fun and easy craft! - Snack Activity Sorting Animal Crackers
Animal crackers can provide excellent sorting and matching experiences for children. And the best part is once you have finished the task, everyone gets to eat the crackers. Sort by sizes, talk about the sounds the animals make and count the various types of animals.
Preschool
- DIY Spongy Chia Pet
Use any color sponge and any shape to customize your child's very own spongy Chia pet. - Pretend Pet Shop Coloring Activity
- Tienda de Mascotas
- Arthur’s Animal Home Builder
Grade PreK-1
Penny and the KidVision Kids visit a pet shop to learn about classroom pets. They feed a baby bird, change water for a betta fish, set up a bearded dragon's habitat, and learn the difference between a mouse and a rat.
Grade PreK-5
Sunflower Biscuit Bones - Martha Speaks | PBS KIDS Lab
Follow the instructions to bake dog biscuits for your pet with Martha Speaks. This interactive story focuses on measuring ingredients and choosing the right temperature for your recipe. After the story, children can answer review questions in the interactive quiz.
Andes: Kingdom of the Sky
Wednesday, April 22 at 4 PM
Experience the astonishing natural life found in the world's longest mountain range, where pumas hunt guanaco, shape-shifting frogs hide in remote cloud forests and descendants of the Inca build bridges of grass.
Grades K-5
Not all animal babies are created equal. Some require years of intensive parental care, while others meet life head-on, capable of taking care of themselves from the start. This slideshow provides a sample of the different levels of dependence of various animal babies.
Grades 6-12
The resources in this gallery provide more information on the Andes and the Incas who once ruled there. As you review these resources, think about how lives and culture of the Inca were influenced by their environment.
We hope you enjoyed some of these activities. If you follow KLRN on your facebook account please be sure to share your activities and use the #KLRNeducates and #KLRNLearnatHome tags.
Tune in tomorrow for more learning fun with your favorite PBS Kids programs.
Parent Resources:
- Watt Watchers Training for Educators & Parents
The Watt Watchers Program is a smart energy education program with TEKS-aligned lessons for Kindergarten through 12th grade. We will be hosting a Watt Watchers webinar on Earth Day, April 22 from 10-11 AM. Register here. - VIA Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi for Students The program will continue on a limited basis, based on resource availability and site accessibility. To see if a VIA Cares hotspot is available in your area, click here.
- The most recent KLRN Family Newsletter can be found here.
- Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic here.
- New Sesame Street site with Autism resources in English and Spanish. Resources highlight that all children are amazing in their own ways. And, at a time when many families are experiencing unprecedented uncertainty, the resources provide coping strategies for parents of children with autism, supporting them as they adjust to a “for-now” normal while still addressing their children’s unique needs.
- United Way of San Antonio various resources.
- Temporary emergency childcare assistance (up to 3 weeks) will be provided for licensed and registered childcare center or licensed/registered home care. Info here.
- Mental Health & Substance Use Resources from Texas Health and Human Services
Recursos para Padres:
- VIA lanza Wi-Fi gratis para estudiantes; El programa continuará de forma limitada, en función de la disponibilidad de recursos y la accesibilidad del sitio. Para ver si un punto de acceso de VIA Cares está disponible en su área, consulte la lista aqui.
- Recursos para ayudar a las Familias durante el COVID-19 de Fred Rogers Productions aqui.
- Como hablar con tus hijos sobre coronavirus
- Recursos de PreK-12 para Cierres de Emergencia de PBS LearningMedia
- Sesame Street el Autismo: Ver lo maravilloso en todos los niños.
- Recursos para Salud mental y consumo de sustancias de Texas Health and Human Services aqui
