Hello Utah Parents and Educators!

Celebrate Black History Month this year with a closer look at the lives of many Black Americans who have made their mark on history. We invite you to discover the rich and inspirational stories of discovery, belonging, creativity, and perseverance from Black people and communities around both the nation, and the world! PBS Learning Media has compiled a great classroom resource to learn about Black history and culture. Check it out! 

New PBS KIDS show Phoebe & Jay premieres in February! Watch an adorable trailer and get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the show comes to life.

We’re also tackling a big parenting question: how much should we share with our kids about current events? Here are some helpful resources for having those tough conversations and guiding little ones through scary news stories.

And to wrap things up on a fun note, enjoy a simple Valentine craft — a sweet little dog perfect for all your Valentine’s cards.

Sincerely,
The PBS Utah Kids & Education Team ❤️ 

Celebrating Black History Month in Your Classroom

Learning About Black Leaders Bingo(PreK-K)

Celebrating Black History & Culture Collection (3-12)

James Forten and the Experiences of Black Patriots During the American Revolution | The American Revolution(6-12)

The Poetry and Legacy of Phillis Wheatley | The American Revolution(9-12)

Blog: 10 Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About

Teach the Winter Olympics

What is Freestyle Skiing? |Mavericks(K-5)

Ohio’s Olympic Ice Skaters | Know Ohio(3-8)

The Math of the Winter Olympics | Things Explained(3-8)

Athletics in Ancient Greece | Teaching With Primary Sources(6-12)

Learn the History of Presidents Day

George Washington | Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum(K-2)

Presidents Day | All About the Holidays(3-5)

George Washington’s Leadership Traits andStrategies | The American Revolution(6-12)

The U.S. Presidency Collection (PreK-12)

All Aboard for National Engineers Week (2/22-2/28)

Operation: Rise and Shine | Lyla in the Loop(K-2)

What is the Engineering Design Process?(3-12)

Engineering Your FutureCollection (3-12)

The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers Collection (6-12)