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April 3 | Programming and Activities | Grades Pre-K–3

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At-Home Learning: PBS SoCal and KCET, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations, are offering broadcast programming with digital resources that adhere to California’s state curriculum. Download this week’s schedule.

 

Programming Highlights

Arthur: Carl's Concerto
Friday at 6:30 a.m. on  PBS SoCal
Carl is helping in George’s puppet show by playing the accordion. Everything is swell, until Carl’s loud practice sessions get in the way. George gets annoyed and considers replacing Carl, who has Autism, until the realizes that we should accept everyone — and ourselves — for who they are and try to appreciate their artistic contributions.

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Carl is helping out in George's puppet show | PBS KIDS

SciGirls: Mejorando Procesos/Process Power
Friday at 7:30 a.m. on KLCS
How do you improve a food bank so it can help more people? The SciGirls are on it! Watch so see how that can be achieved — it’s all in the process. Bonus: Watch to learn a little bit of Spanish!

Molly of Denali: First Fish/A-Maze-Ing Snow
Friday at 8:30 a.m. and at 4:00 p.m. PST on PBS SoCal
After a snowstorm destroys the roof on Molly’s school, the town puts together a fun-raiser with an amazing snow maze as the main attraction. It’s all fun, until Trini gets lost in it! It’s up to Molly and Tooey to help her escape. How will they do it? Watch to find out.

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Molly and her mom | PBS KIDS

Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Little Red Dream/The Mail Mix Up Friday at 10:30 a.m. on  PBS SoCal A day of mishaps leaves Clifford wishing he wasn’t so big, a thought that continues in his dreams. He dreams he is a little dog, and everything is great! That is, until Emily Elizabeth needs help, big help! When he wakes up, he is grateful to be his big, happy self.

 

At-Home Learning Tips

Make Adjustments for Those With Special Needs
As any parent or caregiver knows, disruptions to a routine are hard on a child, and they’re especially difficult for children with Autism or special needs. Thankfully, you know your child, you know their routine, and you know how to best support them. We asked experts how else parents can support their children and one tip they had was for parents to create a pseudo-structure that mirrors their normal routines and to keep “active times” the same, moving with your child’s rhythm. See how else you can support your child here.

 

Daily Programming

Friday on PBS SoCal

5:00 a.m.

Nature Cat: Ice Is Nice/Bird's Eye View

Nature Cat's "Nature Roadtrip" Game - Online
Backyard Animals | Everyday Learning - Lesson Plan


5:30 a.m.

Curious George: George's Home For Pigeons/Out Of Order

Pirates and Peaches Board Game - Printable Activity
PBS KIDS Measure Up! - App


6:00 a.m.

Ready Jet Go! Not A Sound/Mindy In Space 

Ready Jet GO! "Rover Maker" Game - Online
Bottle Cap Hockey - Activity
Build a Better Birdbath - Activity


6:30 a.m.

Arthur: Carl's Concerto/Too Much Of A Good Thing

Civics for Young Learners - Parent Blog


7:00 a.m.

Curious George: Zeros to Donuts/Curious George, Stain Remover

Cat in the Hat "Sorta-Ma-GoGo" Game - Online
PBS KIDS Measure Up! - App


7:30 a.m.

Nature Cat: Spring Hunter 3000/The Case of the Missing Moon

Explore Properties With Your Eight-Year-Old - Parent Blog
Potion Commotion - Activity


8:00 a.m.

Wild Kratts: In Search of the Easter Bunny

Tempest in a Teacup - Activity
Wild Kratts "Animal Match" Game - Online


8:30 a.m.

Molly of Denali: First Fish/A-Maze-Ing Snow

Write Down a Family Recipe - Printable
Create a "My Favorite Toys Book"


9:00 a.m.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: We are the Wright Brothers/We Are the Bonte Sisters

The Wright Stuff: Flying the Wright Flyer | STEM in 30 - Video
Aviation Day | Grade 2 Crossword - Interactive Activity


9:30 a.m.

Let’s Go Luna! The Big Dig/Amazing Man

Explore Folktales Through Drama - Activity
How to Help Your Child Discover the World - Parent Blog


10:00 a.m.

Daniel Tiger: Daniel's Friends Say No/Prince Wednesday Doesn't Want To Play

Daniel Tiger Finger Puppet - Activity
Helping Your Six-Year-Old Develop Independence and Self-Confidence - Parent Blog


10:30 a.m.

Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Little Red Dream/The Mail Mix Up

Spark Your Child’s Imagination With Clifford - Parent Blog
Clifford the Big Red Dog Birthday Card - Printable


11:00 a.m.

Sesame Street: Welcome to Sesame Hospital

Daniel Tiger "Doctor Daniel" Game - Online
Pretend Play: Going to the Doctor - Activity


11:30 a.m.

Pinkalicious & Peterrific: The Sparkle Kart/The Pinkville Merry-Go-Round

KidVision | Pioneer Days - Video


12:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Train: Junior Conductors Academy:Part One/ Junior Conductors Academy: Part Two

Nature Trackers Coloring Sheet - Printable
Explore Plants With Your Four-Year-Old - Parent Blog


12:30 p.m.

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That: You Should Be Dancing/Batty For Bats

Play I Spy with a Rhyming Twist - Craft
Trace Words on the Sidewalk - Activity


1:00 p.m.

Sesame Street: Welcome to Sesame Hospital

Daniel Tiger "Doctor Daniel" Game - Online
Pretend Play: Going to the Doctor - Activity


1:30 p.m.

Splash and Bubbles:One Big Ocean: Parts 1 And 2

Shonisaurus' Features - Video
Splash and Bubbles "Ocean Guide" Game - Online


2:00 p.m.

Pinkalicious & Peterrific: The Sparkle Kart/The Pinkville Merry-Go-Round

KidVision | Pioneer Days - Video


2:30 p.m.

Let’s Go Luna! The Big Dig/Amazing Man

Explore Folktales Through Drama - Activity
How to Help Your Child Discover the World - Parent Blog


3:00 p.m.

Nature Cat: Spring Hunter 3000/The Case of the Missing Moon

Explore Properties With Your Eight-Year-Old - Parent Blog
Potion Commotion - Activity


3:30 p.m.

Wild Kratts: Zig-Zagged

Tempest in a Teacup - Activity
Wild Kratts "Animal Match" Game - Online


4:00 p.m.

Molly of Denali: First Fish/A-Maze-Ing Snow

Write Down a Family Recipe - Printable
Create a "My Favorite Toys Book" - Activity


4:30 p.m.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: We are the Wright Brothers/We Are the Bonte Sisters

The Wright Stuff: Flying the Wright Flyer | STEM in 30 - Video
Aviation Day | Grade 2 Crossword - Interactive Activity

 

Friday on KLCS

6:00 a.m.

Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum: We are the Wright Brothers/ We are the Bronte Sisters

Model Airplanes - Educators Guide
Painting Cookies & Poetry - Activity


6:30 a.m.

Peg + Cat: The Christmas Problem

The Majesty of Music and Math - Collection
Math + Art - Lesson Plan


7:00 a.m.

CyberChase: Find Those Gleamers!

Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Interactive Lesson
Balancing Number Sentences - Lesson Plan


7:30 a.m.

SciGirls: Mejorando Procesos/Process Power

Food Rescue - Activity
Mobile Food and Book Bus - Document

 

Additional Resources

INTERACTIVE LESSON: Music!
Enjoy this music-making storybook lesson with a very musical kindergartner named Violet. Practice retelling a story using characters, setting and key details. Vote for your favorite musical videos and make your own instruments at home!

VIDEO: When Carl Met George
Meet Carl, George’s new friend who knows all kinds of cool facts about trains and lots of things! He behaves a little differently because he has Asperger's syndrome.

ARTICLE: Turn to the Arts to Boost Self-Esteem
Did you know that activities, especially arts-related activities, are important for so much more than just keeping your child busy? They’ve been proven to boost a child’s self-image.