All of the accessible PBS KIDS and Vermont Public content that you love and trust is now available in click-ready, curated, resources here on this page, and PBS LearningMedia for free!
Whenever you’re looking for standards-based, top-quality, interactive, and educational resources we are here for you. Vermont Public partners with the Vermont Agency of Education and Vermont Department of Libraries to meet the anywhere, anytime educational, social and emotional needs of Vermont children. This page is updated periodically with timely suggestions and materials. For more info email Heather Duhamel, Manager of Education Engagement at hduhamel@vermontpublic.org.
Are you getting ready for the 250th Celebration here in Vermont on July 4, 2026?
Here are some great resources from PBS and PBS LearningMedia to get you and your class started:
PreK/K-3
Enjoy the Together We Can (PreK-2) collection from your friends at Vermont Public, PBS and Sesame Street in Communities.
Together We Can is a unique live-action music video series that supports children as they move through the developmental stages of “me” (a focus on the self) to “we” (a focus on the self and immediate other), to “us” (a focus on their wider surroundings). Through fun, upbeat, and engaging songs, this series explores ideas and concepts about American Democracy and Civics.Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Media Gallery.
Learn about George Washington with this video clip, printable biosketch reader, and support materials.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum is a PBS KIDS show based on the popular book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos. The show follows the adventures of Xavier Riddle, his sister Yadina, and their friend Brad as they travel back in time to meet real life historical figures when they were kids.
Gr.3-12
Civic Learning Week begins on March 10. Check out Vermont Public and PBS LearningMedia Civic Learning resources from Grades 3-Grade 12. Enjoy the Civics Collection (Gr.6-12) or turn to the Civics Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy (Gr.6-12). FREE resources are already connected to our C3 Standards.
Gr.6-12
Ken Burns film, “THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION” and PBS LearningMedia classroom resources for Grades 3-12 timed to the film’s November 16 premiere on PBS and PBS.org. Come back soon to find out more.
Other great collections in PBS LearningMedia
Vermont Reads 2025
The Vermont Humanities Council invites our Vermont communities to plan projects centered around The Light Pirate and its themes of resilience, strength through community, and the unstoppable power of the natural world. These themes compliment Vermont Public's series on climate funded in part by WGBH and NOVA. https://www.vermonthumanities.org/programs/book-a-program/vermont-reads/vermont-reads-2025/host-vermont-reads/
Resources about Climate and Resilience
In your community
Find Vermont Public at the following local events. Hope to see you!
- Oct. 22 - 24 | Hotel Champlain in Burlington | Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) Conference
- Nov. 5 - 7 | Killington Grand Resort Hotel | Vermont Fest Educator's Conference
- Nov. 20 | Montpelier | VASS - Social Studies Alliance Conference
Find it all on PBS LearningMedia!
Media is an interactive resource! Find standards-based lessons, online short videos, podcasts, and interactive activities for PreK-Grade 2 on PBS LearningMedia for free. Search by grade or topic.
We recommend our very own Mister Chris and Friends Moments Collection - View it here | Learn about the show
Welcome to But Why
An educational video series from Vermont Public, But Why: Adventures! brings the empowering and fun approach of our award-winning podcast into the classroom. Explore now!
Did you know But Why Adventure’s Northeast Nature is accessible in PBS LearningMedia? Go to https://vermont.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids/
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