We are proud to announce that Detroit Public Television’s work in local neighborhoods has been recognized as the best in public television. Detroit PBS KIDS received the first-ever national NETA Award for Overall Excellence in Education.

Join Ms. Sosa a bilingual preschool teacher in Southwest Detroit as she shares 3 strategies that have worked in her classroom!

Gov. Whitmer and Michigan Community Service Commission recognize DPTV’s excellence in children’s education programming and community engagement.

Detroit PBS KIDS announces Brightmoor teacher, Cora McNair, as its “Early Learning Champion,” a new PBS program recognizing passionate educators of young children.

Screen time is the amount of time spent on any device or a screen, including cell phones, tablets, computers or televisions. How much screen time is appropriate for young children?

Thankfulness is more than just saying “thank you.” Being thankful is about appreciating or being grateful for not only- what you have, but for what surrounds you; no matter how big or small.

Although, friendships in an early childhood setting look differently than friendships in a teenage setting, establishing the skills of friendship are vital for a child’s development.

Help us spread kindness throughout the month of October and beyond with the Detroit PBS Kids Kindness Challenge.

Tips to help children see the everyday importance of math in their lives.

Take the opportunity to use healthy food to teach about math. Along with counting everyday objects, use healthy food images, toys, and actual food.

“Mom! Look what I wrote!” You might not be able to read it, but they know exactly what they wrote...

Make story time part of your daily routine. Keep it fun and engaging! Let children see you reading and enjoying books. Literacy activities should always be fun and never feel like work.

Be mindful of your children’s emotional needs as they head back to school. Take time to listen to their concerns, and help alleviate them by doing things like touring the school and finding friends in their class.

As you’re planning your children’s summer, try to make time for play!