Early Learning Resource Category: Making Meaning

Help develop critical thinking skills that help children take an active role in their own learning. Discover resources from PBS KIDS to help little ones interpret, understand, and make sense of the world around them.

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Super Why Saves the Day

Build critical literacy skills by developing alphabet knowledge, phonics, spelling, and comprehension to save the day in these familiar stories with Super Why.

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Word Girl Opposite Game

Celebrate Opposite Day with Word Girl. Watch this short video to learn about synonyms and antonyms, then print and play the party game (available in English and Spanish).

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Growing as a Writer Bingo

Explore writing with activities to express ideas and learn letter-like shapes, symbols, letters, and words. Printables are available in English and in Spanish.

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Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius

Meet Ruff Ruffman, an energetic, funny cartoon dog who helps children understand what it means to be safe and responsible digital citizens. Learn to navigate challenging concepts like algorithms, artificial intelligence, and search tools.

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Between the Lions

These short playful video segments support early literacy skills like text comprehension, fluency, and print-word awareness.