WITF recognizes that children, families and teachers are eager to continue learning together during these uncertain times. Using a wealth of resources, WITF can create a bridge to distance learning opportunities and engaging experiences while we are all staying safe at home.
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Resources
PBS is a FREE resource for teachers and students to access video, images, games and more. Search by topic, grade level or standard to find resources to enrich learning for PreK-12 students. It is useful for families too.
WITF programs and films are FREE to stream. Enjoy a robust selection of our educational programming rich with excellent storytelling.
These apps are free and aligned to learning goals for literacy, STEM, Social Studies and Social Emotional Learning. Once they are downloaded, most of the apps do not require
Explore family resources, tips, activities and support for children ages 2-8.
This site provides both professional development and activities for children and families by age group.
MEET THE HELPERS is a public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness.
Use DESIGN SQUAD GLOBAL hands-on activities and videos in classrooms and afterschool programs, in libraries and museums, at events and at home.
Includes 10 lesson plans, educator resources and youth reporting efforts.
You can also access a webinar discussing the unit with Q and A from educators across the country.
This site is specifically designed for grade 6-12. It features news, can be searched by subject area like civics or math and includes lesson plans and student voices.
ExplorePAhistory.com provides users with three principal entry points: “Stories from PA History,” “Visit PA Regions,” and “Teach PA History.”
The contest has ended, but this site still features a podcast about making a podcast. What a great way for students to share what they are learning!
Curriculum Content Schedules
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6pm-11pm | Middleschool through Highschool | How to Watch
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Programs
WITF operates two television channels- WITF TV and WITFK (24/7 PBS KIDS programming). Each of our programs focus on a specific content area and are suggested for the following age groups:
Pre-K
Curious George
Focus areas: science, engineering, and math
Broadcasts weekdays at 7am on WITF
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That
Focus areas: science and innovation
Broadcasts weekdays at 4pm on WITF
Clifford
Focus areas: imaginative play, discovery and literacy
Broadcasts Fridays at 10:30am on WITF, everyday at 9am on WITFK
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Focus areas: social-emotional skill development
Broadcasts weekdays at 10am, 10:30am, 7:30pm and weekends at 7:30am on WITF, and weekdays at 2:30pm and 3pm on WITFK
Dinosaur Train
Focus areas: life science, natural history and paleontology
Broadcasts weekends at 6:30am on WITF, weekdays at 4:30pm on WITFK
Sesame Street
Focus areas: cognitive skills, social skills and school readiness skills
Broadcasts weekdays at 11am and 7pm and weekends at 7am on WITF, and weekdays at 2pm on WITFK
Peg + Cat
Focus areas: math and problem solving
Broadcasts weekdays at 8:30am on WITFK
4-8-Year-Olds
Arthur
Focus areas: positive social skills, reading and writing
Broadcasts weekdays at 6:30am on WITF, weekdays at 7am and 8:30pm on WITFK
Ready Jet Go!
Focus areas: space, earth science and technology
Broadcasts weekdays at 6am on WITF, weekdays at 8am on WITFK
Nature Cat
Focus areas: nature and exploring the outdoors
Broadcasts weekdays at 7:30am and 3pm on WITF, weekdays at 5:30pm on WITFK
Molly of Denali
Focus areas: literacy education, information texts
Broadcasts weekdays at 8:30am and 4pm on WITF, and weekdays at 7:30pm on WITFK
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Focus areas: character and social studies
Broadcasts weekdays at 9am and 4:30pm on WITF, weekdays at 1pm and 6:30pm WITFK
Let’s Go Luna!
Focus areas: cultural experiences, global awareness and civic skills
Broadcasts weekdays at 9:30am on WITF, and weekdays at 5pm on WITFK
Odd Squad
Focus areas: mathemathics, teamwork and problem solving
Broadcasts weekdays at 5pm on WITF, weekdsays at 7:30pm and 8pm on WITFK
Pinkalicious and Peterrific
Focus areas: creative problem solving and communicating through art
Broadcasts weekdays at 11:30am on WITF, weekdays at 9:30am and 3:30pm on WITFK
Martha Speaks
Focus areas: oral vocabulary
Broadcasts weekdays at 1:30pm on WITFK
Wild Kratts
Focus areas: science, nature and wildlife
Broadcasts weekdays at 8am on WITF, and weekdays at 6pm on WITFK
8-12-Year-Olds
My World
Focus areas: media literacy and current events
Broadcasts Fridays at 4:30pm
SciGirls
Focus areas: science, technology, engineering and math
Broadcasts Fridays at 4pm
Middle to High School
Nature
Focus areas: natural history
Broadcasts Wednesdays at 8pm on WITF
NOVA
Focus areas: science and innovation
Broadcasts Wednesday at 9pm on WITF
Great Performances
Focus areas: arts, culture and perfomance
Broadcasts typically Fridays at 9pm or Sundays at 12pm on WITF
FRONTLINE
Focus areas: investigative journalism
Broadcasts most Tuesdays at 10pm on WITF
Washington Week
Focus areas: public affairs and current events
Broadcasts Fridays at 8pm on WITF
