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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Inspiration

Pre-K - K
Mister Chris and his new friend want to make something-but where to begin? Wishing Well leads them on an adventure to discover how things are made and what people love about the things they do. A companion activity for this video is...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: I'm a Tree: Activity

Pre-K - K
Mister Chris sings the song I'm a Tree, inviting children to be trees. Our feet are roots that help us stand tall. Our arms are branches that we stretch to the sky, and our fingers are leaves. We stretch down to our roots as the leaves...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Short Videos About Routine: Washing Hands Activity

Pre-K - 1st
Celebrate your family's routines with Mister Chris and Friends! Elephant has been painting a picture, but now their hands are all messy! Mister Chris wishes for a song about washing hands and shares with Elephant the joy that can be...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Short Videos About Routine: Going to Bed Activity

Pre-K - 1st
It's getting dark outside, and Mister Chris is getting sleepy! Elephant, on the other hand, is having trouble falling asleep. Mister Chris makes a wish for a song to help Elephant fall asleep and say goodbye to the day.Celebrate your...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Short Videos About Routine: Cleaning Up Activity

Pre-K - 1st
Calling all big, big helpers! Mister Chris needs help cleaning up the barn studio. To get us excited about cleaning up, Mister Chris sings a joyful song as we find homes for various items in the barn studio. Join Mister Chris and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Short Videos About Routine: Brushing Teeth Activity

Pre-K - 1st
It's time for Elephant to brush their teeth, but they'd much rather be doing something else. Mister Chris sings a song and helps Elephant to see how fun brushing our teeth can be. Elephant brushes their teeth until they sparkle and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: New Song

Pre-K - K
Mister Chris has written a new song and wants to sing it to his friends, but everyone is too busy with farm chores to listen. He helps them complete their chores so they will have time to attend the big, big concert and hear his new...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: New Friends

Pre-K - K
A new family has moved to the farm from El Salvador. Meanwhile, Mister Chris and his friends learn about butterfly migration and help the newest members of the community feel welcome. A companion activity for this video is located in the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Making Soup: Activity

Pre-K - K
Join Mister Chris as he pretends to make a pot of soup, singing as he adds imaginary ingredients of many different colors! This activity invites imaginative play, as well as gross motor skill play, and shares the ideas around healthy...
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Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Lost and Found

Pre-K - K
While preparing for a big, big talent show on the farm, Claire's dog goes missing. She asks Mister Chris and Wishing Well for help, and that leads to a lost-and-found adventure! A companion activity for this video is located in the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Doctors Are Helpers: Emergencies

Pre-K - K
If a crisis has occurred in your community, reassure children that adults are working to keep them safe. Many different types of medical professionals help during an emergency. Included are printable resources to practice emergency...
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Firefighters Are Helpers: Emergencies

Pre-K - K
If a crisis has occurred in your community, reassure children that adults are working to keep them safe. Fire emergencies can happen without warning, but firefighters are there to help. Included are printable resources to practice...
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Doctors Are Helpers: In Depth

Pre-K - K
Dive deeper into a doctor's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. Make A Plan: Download, print and complete these resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [2:00]
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Be a Helper

Pre-K - K
We can all be helpers. Here are a few tips! Included are discussion questions to go along with the video. [0:35]
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: 911 Operators Are Helpers: Quick Look

Pre-K - K
Helpers are part of every community. We can help children learn about important helpers in a calm and fun environment, so when an emergency strikes, they will understand who to look for and how to help. Learn more about how 911 Operators...
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: 911 Operators Are Helpers: In Depth

Pre-K - K
Dive deeper into a 911 Operator's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. Make A Plan: Download, print and complete these resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [2:55]
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: 911 Operators Are Helpers: Emergencies

Pre-K - K
If a crisis has occurred in your community, reassure children that adults are working to keep them safe. Knowing how to call 9-1-1 is vital. Learn how 9-1-1 plays an important role during a crisis. Also included are resources to practice...
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: What Makes You Unique?

Pre-K - K
In this video from Let's Learn, Lunisol Tavarez and a young helper talk about how we are both alike and different. [14:38]
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "Perfectly Norman"

Pre-K - 1st
Read "Perfectly Norman" with Psacoya Guinn from NYC Children's Theater. This story, written by Tom Percival, is about embracing our differences and what makes us unique. [12:35]
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "Miss Dorothy and Her Book Mobile"

Pre-K - 1st Standards
Read "Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile" with Earnestine Sweeting. This story, written by Gloria Houston, tells the true story of the librarian Miss Dorothy. [14:33]
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "Alfie"

Pre-K - 1st
Read "Alfie" with Emmy Weissman from NYC Children's Theater. This story, written by Thyra Heder, is about a girl and her pet turtle who disappears. [12:30]
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again"

Pre-K - K
In this video from Let's Learn, NYCDOE Universal Literacy Reading Coach Anna Stretching-Cole reads "After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again" by Dan Santat. After reading, she opens up a discussion about overcoming our fears....
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story "Why Am I Me?"

Pre-K - 1st
Read "Why Am I Me?" by Paige Britt with Sharon Bricker. After reading, students will draw themselves and what makes them special. Then they will draw someone else and write/draw what makes them special. Discuss how differences are good...
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Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Families Are Important

Pre-K - K
Teachers Heather Cardinale and Sabrina Charles-Cintron help students learn that all families are diverse and include people who care for and support one another, in this video from Let's Learn. A drawing activity is included at the end...