Learning Resources
Curated , curriculum-aligned programs, websites, videos, lesson plans, and more for students, parents, and educators.
Grades K-5
The WQLN PBS Q-Kids Readers program is designed to increase independent reading among children and foster parental involvement in children’s reading.
WQLN PBS Kids Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children's literacy skills through hands-on, active learning.
WQLN PBS book nooks are filled with our beloved PBS KIDS character books, PBS Playtime Pads, and more all designed to encourage children to learn.
WQLN PBS brings learning to life with Sounder & Friends!
Educational games and videos from PBS KIDS shows!
Play free learning games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters anytime, anywhere.
Watch videos, play games, try activities, and share designs with the community.
Grades 6-12
For tweens and teens, designed to promote creative artistic expression through painting.
WQLN's immersive docuseries, showcasing the Lake Erie region’s past and present.
Solid, reliable reporting from one of the most trusted news programs in television.
Tools to develop digital media, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Explore, visit, and teach PA history.
Parents
WQLN Homeroom video lessons are made to complement in-person education or supplement at-home learning.
Explore family resources, tips, activities and support for children ages 2-8.
Professional development and activities for children and families by age group.
A public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness.
A universally-designed project that crosses curriculum areas to address grade level standards in multiple subject areas.
Educators
The WQLN PBS STREAM Machine is a mobile outreach vehicle, stocked with PBS KIDS-themed STEM kits and books.
WQLN Buckethead KIDZ is a music program designed to introduce fifth-grade students to the art of drumming, various rhythms, and how they work together.
PA standards-aligned lesson plans for high school educators based on the WQLN PBS docuseries, “Chronicles.”
Standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more.
PBS digital resources for bilingual learners in grades pre-k through fifth.
News for students and teacher resources for grades 6-12.
Learn about Harry T. Burleigh, Erie Pennsylvania's groundbreaking composer, arranger, and professional singer.
Resources for this film documenting Pittsburgh's powerful community response to hate in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.