Please, Mr. Panda
Please, Mr. Panda helps teach very young children the rewards of manners. And it's the first book we'll introduce to pre-school age children this academic year through our Book Mentor Project.
WILL Education Blog - For Teachers
Can TV be an educational tool for kids today?
PBS KIDS has played a major role in children’s education. Let’s see what the future of kid’s television looks like and where it is headed.
One week’s worth of fundraising in 26.2 hours! Join us in Supporting the WILL Marathon Today!
The WILL Marathon is a chance for #TeamWILL (that’s YOU!) to make a huge difference in a short period of time by helping to keep public media running strong here in central Illinois.
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood turns 50! Share the love with your children.
The first episode of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood was broadcast 50 years ago! If you loved the program as a child, share it with your children on Illinois Edition of PBS LearningMedia where you’ll find a collection of 45 of the best episodes.
Books to Inspire Youth for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women from around the world. We have selected a few books that will inspire boys and girls to dream and help make their visions come true!
Wakanda in Classrooms Across America
Teachers across the country are finding ways to incorporate Marvel Studio’s Black Panther film into their classes by teaching students about empowerment, culture, and science & engineering.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Come to WILL-TV and Your Local Library!
Pinkalicious and her brother, Peter, inspire kids to be creative and find imaginative solutions to problems. Their public TV series, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, premiered at 8am this week on WILL-TV. WILL-TV partnered with area libraries in Danville and Champaign to bring free, fun, and creative events to families.
Planting the Seed and Growing Future Readers
For 12 years, WILL-TV’s Book Mentor Jr. Program Has Helped the Very Young Develop Reading Skills
A New Year with New Resources to Inspire Us All
With the New Year upon us, it can be enlightening to gain a new perspective from an inspirational person. PBS LearningMedia has a collection of interviews, newsreel footage, and archival photos to learn more about Mahatma Gandhi and the struggle for an independent India. His experiences inspired and influenced those engaged in the struggle to end racism and discrimination in America. You can learn more about the American struggle through the Freedom Riders collection of resources.
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Your Class
November 11 is the day America sets aside to honor and recognize our veterans. PBS LearningMedia offers a wide variety of classroom resources for teachers to use to celebrate with their students.