Back to School with GPB and PBS KIDS!

The first day of school is just around the corner and whether your child is heading into Pre-K or starting third grade, this time of year brings big emotions, exciting milestones, and plenty of opportunities for joyful learning.

At GPB and PBS KIDS, we’re here to help make the transition into the school year a little smoother and a lot more fun for you and your child. With trusted tools, thoughtful activities, and expert guidance, you can start the school year with confidence, calm, and curiosity.

Start Strong, Feel Ready

Feeling prepared can ease those back-to-school butterflies for both kids and grown-ups. The PBS KIDS Back-to-School checklist and first week of school planner are designed for young learners and their families. These simple tools help take the guesswork out of the first days, so you can focus on creating a calm, positive start to the year.

Looking to establish a rhythm that works for your family? This creating routines collection will make mornings smoother and evenings more peaceful. When kids know what to expect, they feel more secure and that makes a world of difference.

Ease Big Feelings

New teachers, new friends, and new routines are all very exciting, and they can also feel overwhelming. That’s totally normal! This collection of parent-friendly articles and resources offers simple, reassuring strategies to help your child work through those first-day jitters and build emotional resilience from the start.

Whether it’s practicing goodbye routines or learning how to talk about feelings, you’ll find gentle ways to help your child build self-awareness, confidence, and positive relationships so they can walk into school with courage.

Support Learning at Home

Georgia Classroom, created by GPB and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), offers free, standards-aligned resources to help parents support what their child is learning. Explore video lessons from Georgia teachers with Let’s Learn GA!, interactive activities from PBS LearningMedia, and more, all designed to reinforce learning where you child needs it most.

Build Skills with Young Learners

If your child is entering Kindergarten through third grade, the Get Georgia Reading Getting Ready Guides are a must-have. These easy-to-use guides are packed with fun, age-appropriate activities that help young children build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. Each guide focuses on playful learning at home, with ideas for talking, reading, exploring, and connecting, all designed to help your child grow with confidence and curiosity.

For more tips, tools, and ideas to help your child start the school year with confidence, visit the PBS KIDS for Parents Back to School collection.

Discover helpful tips, fun activities, and trusted resources to make the back-to-school season smooth and successful for your whole family.