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Inside a Humpback Whale Nursery

In Inside a Humpback Whale Nursery, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers what a whale nursery is like. Explore the shallow seas where humpback whales sing to attract a mate, birth calves, and teach them to swim. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Nursery Rhymes, Beatrix Potter, & Read-Aloud: Top 10 BBC School Radio Picks for PreK–2
From music to storytelling, discover the BBC’s best classroom-ready "radio stations" for your littlest learners.
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A Humpback Whale Baby Leaves the Nursery

In A Humpback Whale Baby Leaves the Nursery, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a mother and baby humpback whale as they embark on a dangerous journey. The young calf and starving mother leave the safety of the shallow seas in search of deeper water, where the mother can eat. Along the way, they communicate by slapping their tails and fins against the surface of the water. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield Who Changed Medicine Forever
The article "Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield Who Changed Medicine Forever" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful look at Barton's lifelong devotion to helping others. From nursing wounded Civil War soldiers to founding the American Red Cross, she broke barriers in healthcare, women's rights, and disaster relief, earning her the title “Angel of the Battlefield.”
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Saving the Whale Shark, the World's Largest Fish

In Saving the Whale Shark, the World's Largest Fish, narrator Sir David Attenborough shares how one scientist is trying to learn exactly where whale shark nurseries are in order to protect them. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.

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How Walruses and Polar Bears Survive in the Arctic

In How Walruses and Polar Bears Survive in the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows walruses gathered on low-lying islands, where they nurse their young after giving birth on sea ice. Meanwhile, a male polar bear, weakened after seven days at sea and having lost half his weight over the summer, swims ashore in search of food. However, the massive walruses, the largest seals in the world with tusks over 3 feet (1 meter) long, prove to be a tough challenge. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Animals in the Snowmelt

In Animals in the Snowmelt, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a mountain forest springs to life, and animals of all kinds feed and seek mates. Meanwhile, a giant panda cares for her newborn in a cave. Watch as the mother nurses, cleans, and protects her cub. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Poison Dart Frog Piggyback Rides

In Poison Dart Frog Piggyback Rides, learn how a male poison dart frog carefully nurtures his tadpoles. He rescues one of them from a dried-up pool and brings its mother to help feed it. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.

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Australia’s Cassowaries, the Descendants of Dinosaurs

In Australia’s Cassowaries, the Descendants of Dinosaurs, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a male cassowary nurtures his chicks. He breaks up their food, teaches them to cross water and protects them from the many predators until they can fend for themselves. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.

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Alphablock N Says No! Practice Saying and Writing the Letter N

Meet Alphablock N, who loves to say “no!" N needs something. Is it a nurse? A new net? How about nice notes? Write over the letters to help N decide. Once you've helped N, write lots of lovely n letters for him.

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Get This Free Printable Coral Reef Ecosystem Brochure Template

Dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs! From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the vibrant reefs of Indonesia, these underwater cities are alive with color, movement, and incredible creatures. After watching our videos, challenge your students to become ecosystem experts by creating their own colorful report filled with fascinating facts. (They’ll need to dig deeper with extra research, too!) Inside the brochure, students will uncover and share:

  • Location of the ecosystem on a world map
  • Adjectives that describe the ecosystem
  • Three animals that live in the ecosystem
  • Three plants that grow in the ecosystem
  • The climate of the ecosystem
  • What makes the ecosystem important
  • Their favorite fun facts

Your students will summarize the most important details in their own words while keeping it clear and easy to understand. As they choose what to include, they’ll sharpen their ability to evaluate and combine information from different sources. Best of all, they’ll show off their creativity and communication skills by designing a brochure that’s as fun to read as it is informative!

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Help Doctor Bluey Through This Maze to Her Patient

Help Doctor Bluey through the maze to her patient, collecting her doctor thingymajigs along the way!

Top Tip: Recycle some old boxes and decorate them to make a doctor surgery for your teddies. Use the bits and bobs from your doctor set too!

Inspired by Season 1 Episode 18 "The Doctor": Honey is stuck in the waiting room with receptionist Bluey as Dr. Bingo prioritises patients with more exciting injuries, until Honey demonstrates how her tail can wag her body.