At-Home Learning — Summer Edition — is an early childhood education resource (for ages 2-8) to help families, educators and community partners curb the summer slump while supporting students as they gear up for the next school year. Find at-home learning activities, guides, and expert advice below, to expand learning and family engagement.
Parents & Caregivers
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Fun, strong relationships and self-compassion are at the top of developmental psychologist, professor, and researcher Katherine Bono's summer priority list.READ MORE -
Here are a few activity ideas that you can do in the living room that support early learning in core subject areas while also emphasizing social-emotional skills.READ MORE -
Promote your little one’s emotional well-being by making a breathing wand to teach breathing techniques, positive affirmations and mindfulness.READ MORE -
A few artsy educational activities you can do at home this summer. The best part is you might end up with a couple of cute keepsakes!READ MORE -
Foster your little ones' creativity by making toast that is as original and creative as they are — but also delicious!READ MORE -
We rounded up a few fun activities you can do in the kitchen with your early learners — or that they can do on their own when you're busy.READ MORE -
This week’s activity takes us to the kitchen, where we are thinking about the basics of plant growth and science inquiry while upcycling an empty milk jug and nurturing herbs for future cooking projects.READ MORE -
Before you start trying to figure out how to keep your kids busy learning and how to avoid the summer slide, here are some tips on how give yourself and your kids a break.READ MORE -
Aquí hay algunas ideas sobre como seguir aprendiendo las materias de la escuela como la ciencia, matemáticas y la historia fuera de la escuela con actividades divertidas.READ MORE -
Here are some ideas on how to continue learning about classic school subjects like science, math and history outside of school with fun activities.READ MORE
Teachers
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To take care of students, caretakers and peers, teachers need take care of themselves first. Check out a few ideas on how to do just that this summer.READ MORE -
As the digital divide widened between students who have access to computers and internet at home and those who don’t, PBS SoCal worked with teachers and community organizations to expand its STEM backpack program.READ MORE -
A collection of virtual events, social media communities and digital resources to help teachers continue learning and growing in the summer.READ MORE -
As a white parent and educator, I can help dismantle systemic racism. As I continue my own journey of learning about, and committing to, anti-racist action, here’s what I believe we can do as educators to support meaningful change.READ MORE -
Project-based learning inspires a love of learning in children. Here are some examples that have worked in my school, plus some tips on how to adapt this method for distance learning.READ MORE -
An early childhood educator who doubles as a tech coordinator, shares her school's journey into home-based instruction and the programs that have worked best.READ MORE -
A series of professional development webinars for teachers to support families learning at home.READ MORE -
When your families or administrators ask that you provide continuity of learning to your kids virtually, you step up to the plate.READ MORE -
The term “supermoon” has been popping up a lot in the news and on social media over the past few years. But what are supermoons, why do they occur and how can they be used as an educational tool for K-12 students?READ MORE -
READ MOREAt-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 ...
Tools
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READ MORECheck back every week to download the new schedules.
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PBS SoCal and KCET are offering broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources.READ MORE -
PBS SoCal y KCET están ofreciendo programas de transmisión con recursos digitales que se adhieren al currículum estatal de California.READ MORE -
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A series of professional development webinars for teachers to support families learning at home.READ MORE
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READ MOREPBS SoCal, KCET and KLCS are available for free over the air, but there are many ways to watch.
