NorCal’s evidence-based learning resources are geared to keep students engaged. These educational resources help develop social and emotional learning, literacy, social studies, fine and performing art skills, STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, for children throughout the Bay Area. Providing free educational services to our community is at the heart of NorCal’s mission. NorCal Public Media offers trusted early childhood educational programs Monday – Saturday on television and online.

ON-AIR

PBS KIDS programming broadcasts on channel 22 KRCB. Go to https://norcalpublicmedia.org/kids-programming-on-krcb to view the schedule of kids programming available Monday – Saturday.

Free, anytime access of PBS KIDS is available online at NorCalPublicMedia.org/education and click on LEARNING & FUN. Educational programming for kids 2-8 is available to access from anywhere at anytime

PBS KIDS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

PBS KIDS, the number-one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online, mobile and community-based programs.

Learning Resources

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 
Ages 5-8 – Learning Goal: Social & Emotional Learning
Mon-Fri
8am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 
Sat
9am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 

Sesame Street
Ages 2-5 – Learning Goal: Social, Literacy, Math, Spanish
Mon-Fri
1:30 Sesame Street 
Sat
7:30 Sesame Street 

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Ages 2-4 – Learning Goal: Social $ Emotional Learning
Mon-Fri
8:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 
1pm Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 

Arthur 
Ages 4-8 – Learning Goal: Social & Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Mon-Fri
3pm Arthur

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 
Ages 3-6 – Learning Goal: Social & Emotional Learning
Sat
7am Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 

LITERACY

Molly of Denali 
Ages 4-8 – Learning Goal Social, Literacy (Informational Text)
Mon-Fri
9am Molly of Denali 
Sat
8:30 Molly of Denali

SOCIAL STUDIES, THE ARTS & MORE

Pinkalicious & Peteriffic 
Ages 3-5 – Learning Goal: The Arts, Creative Expression
Mon-Fri
2:30 Pinkalicious & Peteriffic 
Sat
8am Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Let’s Go Luna!
Ages 4-7 – Learning Goal: Social Studies, (Cultures and Geography)
Mon-Fri
7:30 Let’s Go Luna!
Sat
9:30 Let’s Go Luna! 

STEM, (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH)

Ready Jet Go! |
Ages 5-8 – Learning Goal: Scientific Inquiry, Life/Earth & Space/Physical Science, Engineering & Technology
Mon-Fri
6:30 Ready Jet Go! 

Nature Cat
Ages 3-7 – Learning Goal: Life/Earth Science
Mon-Fri
7am Nature Cat

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!
Ages 3-6 – Learning Goal: Scientific Inquiry, Life/Earth/Physical Science, Engineering & Technology
Mon-Fri
2pm Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!

Wild Kratts
Ages 4-8 – Learning Goal: Scientific Inquiry, Life Science
Mon-Fri
3:30 Wild Kratts

Odd Squad
Ages 5-8 – Learning Goal: Math
Mon-Fri
4pm Odd Squad

PBS and Northern California Public Media have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for teachers like you, at PBSLearningMedia.org

As schools close, PBS Learning Media provides educational content online that is perfect for distance learning and resources which are searchable by subject, grade (Pre-K, Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School), and standard.

Explore resources to help you raise kind, curious and resilient children. Find parenting tips, hands-on activities, games, and apps featuring your favorite PBS KIDS characters, at PBS KIDS for Parents.

The PBS KIDS Video app is available on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a live stream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel.  No subscription required.

Is your child's school closed due to coronavirus concerns? PBS KIDS' new weekday newsletter offers activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home. Sign up for PBS KIDS Daily!

PBS KIDS.org offers children educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows so children can learn while they play.