Summer Resources from PBS KIDS and GPB Education
As kids spend time outside the classroom this summer, GPB is releasing all-new content and resources to help keep them active and encourage exploration at home and outdoors with their favorite characters. As part of our annual summer learning initiative, we will air all-new specials and episodes, beginning in June, and will offer free digital resources below and at pbsparents.org/summer to make learning fun all summer long.
While kids are out of school during the summer months, it's important that they remain engaged in learning and exploration. GPB is committed to providing learning resources that help to bridge the achievement gap, especially to children in underserved areas who need it most. Every year, GPB brings these resources to families to encourage them to keep their minds active all summer long.
GPB President and CEO Teya Ryan
Learning Activities
Summer of Adventure Activity Booklet
From moon journaling to phonics, kids will love exploring the world around them with this summer activity booklet.
Summer of Adventure Bookmark
Hold the place of a good book with this colorful bookmark.
Summer Reading Chart
Track the books your kids read during the summer months.
How to Start a Book Club for Kids
Starting a children’s book club can seem like an overwhelming undertaking but there are a few simple considerations and steps to follow.
Reading Activities at Home
Children spend a lot of their time at home. You can support your child's learning while you do daily chores. You can invite your child to help you, or you can provide an activity for your child to do close to you. That way, you can talk and listen to your child while you work.
Seven Tips for Early Literacy Development
From Knowing Your ABCs to Learning to Read!
Tackling School Summer Reading Lists
Try some of these tips to make sure your child’s required summer reading goes smoothly.
PBS KIDS READ Bingo
There are so many adventures to find in books! Play PBS KIDS READ Book Bingo with your child to discover new reads.
Learning on the Go
Going on a Book-nic
Take your kids on a literacy themed picnic and encourage reading together while you enjoy the great outdoors.
Going on a Trip
Take advantage of your next trip to practice literacy skills while you explore new places together.
Going to the Library
Use these activities on your next visit to the library to get your children excited about reading and being at the library.
Going to a Restaurant
Make your next visit to a restaurant an interactive learning experience by using these activities to practice reading and literacy skills while enjoying a good meal!
Summer Programming
PBS KIDS SUMMER OF ADVENTURE returns this year with NEW movies in June and July. Check GPB local listings for dates/times.
JUNE 2019
READY JET GO!
JULY 2019
MOLLY OF DENALI
Monthly Activity Booklets
PBS Kids Apps
PBS Kids offers a variety of free apps for parents and kids that support summer learning and exploration, including the new PBS Kids Games app. Information is available at pbskids.org/apps. PBS Kids programming and content is available for free on the PBS Kids Video App, which can be downloaded from iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.
More Summer Learning Experiences
Need to get out of the house or take a break from the screen? Join GPB for one our many Atlanta-based community events this summer! GPB encourages families to be a part of something new and learn something along the way. Visit GPB.org/community for a full list of events. For summer resources from the Get Georgia Reading campaign—including meal programs, safety tips and online learning collections—click here.
