Explore a curated collection of resources to help you educate and engage your family. Find parenting tips, hands-on activities, games and information to help raise curious and resilient children.
Showcase
PBS Reno for Families is a curated collection of resources for health & safety, outdoor & nature, libraries & learning and family fun. PBS Reno Camp Curiosity is here to provide easy-to-access learning resources that can be used at home and make happy campers of our region’s children!
FOR FAMILIES | CAMP CURIOSITY | AT HOME LEARNING
From PBS and PBS Reno
PBS KIDS Games for Reading and Storytelling
To extend a child’s language ability and vocabulary, here is a list of some of our favorite PBS KIDS games that all center around learning letters, reading and telling stories.
Creative Ways to Learn About Animals
From the cute and cuddly to the weird and wild, animals are like us in so many ways. PBS KIDS for Parents has fun ways for us to learn about animals and other creatures.
Story Time with Joy!
PBS Reno is offering a weekly story time on our Facebook page. Joy Foremaster, PBS Reno Director of Education, introduces us to great books and character each week!
WILD NEVADA
This travel-destination series explores the state of Nevada with hosts Chris Orr and Dave Santina investigating points of of interest, Silver State history and unique landmarks.
PBS KIDS Family Night
Gather the gang each week for featured movie specials or themed programming. Watch, play and learn with PBS KIDS characters every Friday at 7 PM on PBS Reno 5.3 or our live stream!
Books to Celebrate Diversity
This PBS KIDS book list features stories with diverse characters and highlights the importance of diversity. Read them together as a family and start conversations about diversity!
From Washoe County School District | Parent University
Monthly F.A.S.T. Webinars
Free monthly webinar series for families on critical topics during Covid-19. Information for families in WCSD, but all families are welcomed.
Family Learning Library
Videos and tip sheets on topics such as literacy, media balance, cyber bullying and social and emotional learning. Many are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Learning Resources for Families
Families are taking a lead role in their child's education, now more than ever and these resources and links can help adult caregivers build their skills.
Seminarios F.A.S.T. Mensuales
Una serie de seminarios web mensuales gratuitos para familias sobre temas críticos durante Covid-19. Todas las familias y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos.
Literacy Tip Sheets & Videos
Families can support literacy at home or in WCSD elementary schools. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home! Resource available in English and Spanish.
Calendar of Learning Sessions
As you plan for the 2020-2021 school year, please keep these WCSD supports and services in mind. Dates and details updated throughout the year, check back for more...
Our Community Partners
Washoe County Libraries
Connect, Gather, and Explore! Your library offers free access to online resources, ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events that focus on art, cultural, STEAM and education.
Sierra Nevada Journeys
Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.
Find inspiration at The Discovery
Science-lovers of all ages can find exhibitions, events and programs for all ages at The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum.
Northern Nevada Literacy Council | Family Reading Program
Working to improve literacy and model good family literacy behaviors for the home. Working with the family as a whole to build strong literacy-related habits.
From PBS Reno for Teachers
Unlock the Power of PBS LearningMedia
Sign up for a free account on PBS LearningMedia to unlock educational resources. Your account enables you to explore resources aligned to state standards and so much more!
Tips for Distance Learning
In a virtual learning seminar, PBS master trainers and educators share tips and techniques to support engaging, effective distance learning with tips to set up a digital classroom.
Interactive Lessons Searched By Subject
These interactive lessons span a range of subjects and grade levels. Each presents content specially tailored to learning experiences. Each features a variety of activities.
More Resources
PBS KIDS Newsletter
PBS KIDS for Parents has a newsletter delivered on weekdays to share activities and tips to keep your child playing and learning at home.
PBS LearningMedia
PBS Reno and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers, parents and learners of any age.
PBS Education
A trusted source for teaching inspiration, blogs, events, resources, and fresh ideas to ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility for students.
PBS KIDS for Parents
This trusted resource is filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS.