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. Below are digital resources you can access to continue learning at home.
So, you’ve landed on this website and you’re not quite sure how to use all of the resources and programs we’ve highlighted to help your child continue their education at home. Fear not, for we are here to guide you as you pick and choose the age-appropriate programs and activities that will keep your child learning (and entertained) during school closures, and potentially, while you work.
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- Are you a parent or caregiver? Skip to Parents / Caregivers.
- Are you a teacher looking for resources? Skip to Educators.
- Are you looking for a program to watch? Skip to Programs.
- Are you looking for fun activities? Skip to Resources and Activities.
- Are you looking for advice from our experts? Skip to Resources and Activities.
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Programs
PBS SoCal and KCET, in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District and in collaboration with California PBS stations, have developed a schedule of television programs that align with curriculum standards for grades Pre-K–12. PBS SoCal, KCET, KLCS and the WORLD channel are offering hours of daily broadcast programming to help children at home continue their education in the absence of a classroom setting. Download our weekly program schedules to get a look at the programs and subjects coming up ahead.
The elementary student broadcast schedules will include trusted and educational programs including “Peg + Cat,” “Martha Speaks” and “Sesame Street.” Middle and high school programming will include programs like “NOVA,” “American Masters” and “Shakespeare Uncovered.”
Where and when can students watch these programs?
- PBS SoCal (Daytime programming from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-K through 3rd grade)
- KLCS-TV (Daytime Programming would highlight content for Pre-K through 12th grade from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with additional educational program in the evenings)
- KCET (Daytime programming from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9th grade through 12th grade)
- Additional educational programming on PBS SoCal and KLCS digital channels
While PBS SoCal, KCET and KLCS are avalable for free over the air, there are other ways to tune in. Learn more about how to find our channels and how to watch us in other platforms, such as streaming platforms and apps.
Resources and Activities
Our daily At-Home Learning guides pair up our educational television schedule with fun activities that align with curriculum standards. Broken up by grade level (Pre-K–3rd, 4th-8th and 9th-12th grades), each guide includes an hourly schedule for each channel, a selection of 1-4 activities for your child to explore after each episode ends, plus a few additional resources to continue learning outside traditional school subject areas. Here are some samples of our daily guides:
- April 27 | Programming and Activities | Grades Pre-K–3
- April 24 | Programming and Activities | Grades 4–8
- April 23 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12
Our weekly Ideas for Joyful Learning articles offer a list of fun activities for Pre–K-12 grades. Whether the topic is “Protecting the Earth” or “Be a Good Neighbor,” each weekly roundup offers different ways to engage your child in fun activities, plus a sample schedule to help you and your child have a sense of a routine during the week. Here are some of our latest articles:
Our At-Home Learning Tips articles offer advice and resources for Parents and Caregivers and Teachers who are adjusting to children learning at home or in a virtual setting. Here are some of our latest articles:
- Free Webinars and Tools for Early Learning Educators
- How to be a Community Scientist at Home
- Public Libraries Have Taken Their Resources Online: Here’s How to Access Them For Free
Parents / Caregivers
I am a parent or caregiver and I am looking for:
Educational television programs
- We have developed a schedule with hours of daily broadcast programming across four channels to help your children continue their education in the absence of a classroom setting. Download our weekly program schedules to get a look at the programs and subjects coming up ahead.
Fun activities for my kids
- Look through our daily At-Home Learning guides to find lots of fun and educational projects for your child to work on that day — or anytime. Find your child’s grade level and check back every day for a new batch of fun things to do.
- Check out our weekly Ideas for Joyful Learning articles to find a list of activities around different themes, such as “Be a Good Neighbor” and “Explore the Cosmos.”
Age-appropriate resources
- Select your child’s grade level from the list below to find daily At-Home Learning guides full of programs and activities that suit their age:
Subject-specific materials
- Our program schedules list subjects along with each program airing for the week. For example, “Nature Cat” is related to Science and “The Great American Read” is a program for English Language Arts.
- Our daily At-Home Learning guides also indicate the subject for each program and related activities.
- Check out our Family Math activities for children ages 2-5.
- Practice storytelling skills with our PBS KIDS Writers contest open to children in grades K-3.
- Browse our Parents section (or the bottom row of our At-Home Learning page) to find articles exploring different subjects through a creative lens, such as the math and science behind pickling and ways to use art to make learning more engaging.
Tips and advice to help me navigate my child’s education at home
- Browse our Parents section (or the bottom row of our At-Home Learning page) to find a variety of articles with advice for parents juggling responsibilities at home, including:
- Five Ways to Balance Teaching Children of Different Ages
- Consuming Credible News and Countering Misinformation in Uncertain Times
- How to be a Community Scientist at Home
- Public Libraries Have Taken Their Resources Online: Here’s How to Access Them For Free
- Superhero Parents Balance Working from Home With Distance Learning
Educators
I am a teacher and I am looking for:
Professional development webinars
PBS SoCal is hosting a series of professional development webinars that will provide teachers with resources and strategies to support families with new educational opportunities for at-home learning.
Tips for my virtual classroom
Browse our and Teachers section (or the bottom row of our At-Home Learning page) to find a variety of articles with advice for educators adjusting to distance learning, including:
- Tips and Apps to Design Meaningful Educational Experiences
- Ways to Integrate Cell Phones in the Virtual Classroom
- 5 Virtual Ways to Build a Classroom Community
- Public Libraries Have Taken Their Resources Online: Here’s How to Access Them For Free
Activities for student assignments
Our daily At-Home Learning guides list our educational television shows airing each day, plus activities that directly align with curriculum standards. Each guide includes an hourly schedule for each channel plus 1-4 activities for your students to explore after each episode ends.
Lesson plans
PBSLearningMedia provides free teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards.