As Kentuckians plan for a variety of education scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic, remember that KET is your partner in blended learning.
NEW and simple to use frameworks, designed by KET Education Consultants, will make integrating research-based PBS LearningMedia and PBS KIDS content into virtual and in-person lessons easier than ever. Click the links below to access the frameworks and get started.
K-12 News
Educator Planning Guides for PreK-5
September 28, 2020 - New plan-ahead guides for PreK-5 educators are now available to help you plan lessons around a variety of themes through mid-November. They connect to broadcast content on the 24/7 KET PBS KIDS channel and Learn Along Bingo packets, which include printable activities should your students not have internet access.
New Elinor Wonders Why Educator Resources
September 9, 2020 - Elinor Wonders Why is a new series from PBS KIDS that aims to encourage children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills. A new PBS LearningMedia collection has an array of resources - including interactive lessons, playlists, viewing guides, and printable activities - to encourage students to ask questions, make observations, and bask in the wonderment of nature's amazing answers!
Announcing the 2020 Summer Story Contest Winners!
September 1, 2020 - KET is pleased to announce the winners of Meet the Helpers, the inaugural KET Summer Story Contest that celebrates the everyday helpers and heroes who answer the call during the pandemic. Children in K-3 grades were invited to submit stories describing selfless acts from the helpers they witness in their communities.
Featured Resources
Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Course
In this self-paced course, educators take a comprehensive look at mental health issues in children, teens, and young adults, updated with resources for the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual Media Lab Sessions
KET is now offering free student workshops in our Virtual Media Lab! Through these sessions, you and your students can build skills in media production and editing, explore apps to make project-based learning come to life in less time...
Virtual Learning Series
Looking for ideas and resources to enhance learning and teaching, wherever they occur? Then pencil us in and save the day! Join KET Education Consultants and all-star Kentucky educators for this Virtual Learning Series of webinars, designed to help...
Tips for Enhancing TV Learning Experiences
The tips will enhance the television viewing experience for PreK and elementary students, making sure they get the most out of the KET programs they watch.
Taking TV Time to the Next Level: A KET Viewing Guide for 4th-12th Graders
When you’re watching shows on KET, engaging in discussion or related activities before, during, and/or after the show can help you remember what you’ve learned. Check out these discussion questions and activities for any show you watch on KET...
Bright By Text
Bright by Text sends free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more!