Tips, Resources & Activities to Get the School Year Started Off Right!

In the classroom or learning-at-home, Mountain Lake PBS is here for you as this very different school year kicks off. Check out some of our favorite back-to-school resources below to help learners of all ages succeed!

Activities to get you started

Click on a worksheet to download and print!

Learning Goals for PBS Kids shows and apps

Play fun learning games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters anytime, anywhere. PBS KIDS Apps feature top shows, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, Nature Cat, Dinosaur Train and more!

Explore reading, math, science, life lessons and more on the PBS Kids 24/7 channel and live stream! This downloadable TV schedule will help outline the learning goals each show offers.

More resource collections

PBS Parents – Back to School

Whatever your school year looks like, here are ways to create and practice routines, cope with anxieties and emotions, and find ways to learn at home.

New York Boost! Support for High School and College Students

Curated by our friends at WPBS and guided by experts, students can access interactive, experiential learning opportunities and solve real world problems for academic success.

PBS LearningMedia – Back to School

For educators and parents alike, this PBS LearningMedia collection features activities and video resources to help students get to know each other and their new school routines, and lesson plans to help you get your new class off to a great start.


Check out our Education page for more updates on great PBS Kids, PBS Parents, and local resources for the school year. We’ve also got our Learning at Home block on-air, Monday through Friday, 1-3pm.

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