February 17, 2025 PA Promise for Children Shares Black History Month Resources for Parents PA Promise for Children has shared a series of resources on a variety of topics that parents can share with their children to celebrate Black History Month. Learn More The series includes 11 items that celebrate Black History Month, which during the month of February recognizes the contribution of African Americans to U.S. society and history. One of the resources includes inspiring activities compiled by PBS Kids in which parents and their children can take part in for Black History Month. Another is a free webinar series on Black mental health issues. The list includes an article from Parents Together on seven African American leaders who helped to change the way children in the United States are educated. PA Promise for Children also included its list of books for children to celebrate the month. Among the resources was National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s 2021 inauguration poem, “The Hill We Climb.” It is coupled with an exploration of African American poetry for children. Other resources include: The National Museum of African American History & Culture’s Talking About Race with children resource PBS’ Teaching Your Child About Black History Month National Geographic Kids’ Black History Month resource Reading Rockets’ Celebrating and Learning About Black History and Culture and Books About Black History and Culture To view the entire list of resources and more, visit PA Promise for Children’s website.
May 20, 2024 PBS Names 10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so PBS has released a list of 10 children’s books that capture the Asian-American experience. Learn More The PBS list includes 10 books that “speak to the nuances of being part of two cultures – being American and living in America, while also respecting and learning about the traditions that come from one’s heritage.” The books on the list are written by Vietnamese-Americans, Korean-Americans, Filipino-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and others. The list includes: When Lola Visits (Michelle Sterling) – A girl is visited by her friend from the Philippines, who sings to her in Tagalog. The book was illustrated by Filipino illustrator Aaron Asis. Bee-bim Bop! (Linda Sue Park) – A Korean-American girl celebrates making bee-bim-bop with her mother. Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee Hair Twins (Raakhee Mirchandani) – A Sikh father combs his daughter’s hair and styles it differently every day. Illustrated by Holly Hatam. I Dream of Popo (Livia Blackburne) – A young girl and her family immigrate to America from Taiwan, leaving behind her beloved grandmother. Illustrated by Julia Kuo. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (Joanna Ho) – A young girl notices that she looks different from her peers in this story about embracing one’s culture. Illustrated by Dung Ho. The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round (Wendy Wan-Long Shang) – A twist on “The Wheels on the Bus,” the book celebrates the food and love a family shares at the table. Illustrated by Lorian Tu). Bear Came Along (Richard T. Morris) – Six animals learn that adventures are better with your friends. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Drawn Together (Minh Le) – A young boy and his grandfather struggle to communicate, but make a connection through drawing. Illustrated by Can Santat. Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! (Vilayvanh Bender) – A girl learns about cultural differences between America and Laos, where her mother grew up. Illustrated by Nor Sanavongsay. Apple Pie 4th of July (Janet S. Wong) – A young Chinese-American girl is embarrassed that her family is cooking Chinese food on the 4th of July, but then learns about what it means to embrace your family’s heritage. More information on the books on the list can be found on PBS’s website.
November 12, 2020 Make the Most of Learning at Home With PBS KIDS Are you interested in learning how to develop a learning routine for your family and increase your child’s motivation to learn? Join PBS Kids on November 18 for their online event, “Make the Most of Learning at Home With PBS KIDS.” About With children across the country learning at home, parents and caregivers are facing new challenges. PBS KIDS invites parents and caregivers of children ages five to eight to come together for a discussion with educators, a child psychologist, and fellow parents. Get ideas on how to use PBS KIDS resources to encourage everyday playful learning. Presenters will answer questions and share tips on how you can maintain a strong connection with your child’s school, help your child stay motivated to learn, and develop a learning routine for your family. Registration To register for this event, visit the PBS Kids website.
September 2, 2020 Helping Parents & Caregivers Navigate a School Year Like No Other Are you interested in hearing from the country’s leading experts about topics such as social-emotional wellness, mental health, learning resources, tech safety, and more? Join Remake Learning and other presenting organizations for the “So Now What?” virtual series! About The series will bring the country’s leading experts in education and childhood development, including PBS Kids, Common Sense Media, Learning Heroes, and UPMC Children’s Hospital, together with parents and caregivers to share and learn from one another. Presenters will cover a range of topics specific to this moment in time, including: social-emotional wellness, mental health, learning resources, communication, tech safety, and much more. Available Sessions The series includes the following sessions: COVID-19 and Kids Health: An Evidence-Based Practical Guide & FAQ Wednesday, September 2 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Supporting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness as We Return to School Wednesday, September 9 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Tweens, Teens, and Mental Health Wednesday, September 9 from 8 – 8:30 p.m. Ready to Partner: 5 Steps for a Different Kind of School Year for Families and Schools Wednesday, September 16 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. How to be Safe Online and Balance Tech Usage in a World of Virtual Learning Wednesday, September 23 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Learning Resources for Families Wednesday, September 30 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Registration To register, complete the online registration form. Share this flyer with your network.
