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Connecticut Public’s weekly “Learning Snacks” is a quick, curated collection of free activities, games, recipes, and videos that will keep your child’s hungry mind fed and busy hands engaged. Help them to create, discover and develop while playing and having fun!

  • The countdown to the new school year is on, making it the perfect time to ease back into routines and start building excitement for the year ahead! Taking small steps now to get back into the routine can help make the back-to-school transition feel smoother and more comfortable.
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    Get ready to celebrate National Tell a Joke Day on Sunday, August 16th with a week of silly stories, funny crafts and plenty of laughs! There’s so many ways to celebrate the joy of laughter! This week’s Learning Snacks is here to remind us that learning can be playful, creative and most importantly- fun!
  • Summer skies can change in an instant, from sunshine to thunderstorms! Help children feel confident instead of frightened by learning the science behind severe weather and practicing smart storm safety together. This week's Learning Snacks are full of fun weather adventures, and be sure to catch the NEW PBS Kids special, Storm on Sesame Street, and be on the lookout for new episodes of Weather Hunters at the end of the month!
  • It’s Shark Week, and there’s no better time to dive into the fascinating world of one of the ocean’s most incredible creatures! Whether you are a shark fan or prefer to keep in shallow waters, there’s something for everyone to discover in this week’s Learning Snacks!

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Delivered on Thursdays | Parents and educators with students at home, this one's for you. Each week we'll bring you a rich collection of multi-media educational resources from Connecticut Public, PBS and other public media to keep your kids engaged and enhance their learning experience.



  • Learning Snacks
    State testing season is here, and with it comes a chance for students to show all they’ve learned and how much they have grown this school year! We know that testing brings on a mix of emotions for students: excitement, pressure and sometimes anxiety. This week, we will focus on tools you can use to make testing season more manageable for everyone.
  • Learning Snacks
    April is the perfect time to celebrate the power of words and imagination, and honor National Poetry Month and the birthday of the iconic William Shakespeare. Dive into a world of rhythm, rhyme and self-expression as you feel, create and share!
  • Learning Snacks
    April is a time of growth and new beginnings. Join PBS Kids in celebrating National Library Week from April 19th to 25th and Earth Day on the 22nd! These special days are a great opportunity to inspire a love of reading and learn ways to care for our planet.
  • Learning Snacks
    April is Autism Acceptance Month! This month, we can all focus on celebrating inclusion and neurodiversity, while promoting acceptance over awareness. PBS Kids is committed to sharing authentic characters, stories and resources to help children on the autism spectrum thrive, this month and every month!
  • Learning Snacks
    This April marks a special moment in our nation’s history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. This month and all year long, we will remember the revolution and the first battles that began our history. It’s a meaningful time to learn together, reflect on the past and deepen our appreciation for American History and the values that guide us today!
  • Learning Snacks
    Spring is in the air, and this week we are excited to celebrate the season of growth, color and new beginnings! Through hands-on activities, games, crafts and engaging science lessons, there are plenty of opportunities for curiosity, collaboration and springtime fun!


This Halloween season, PBS KIDS is offering families a festive lineup of episodes including classics like “Creepy Creatures” from WILD KRATTS, “The Haunted Tree House” from ARTHUR, and “A Halloween Boo Fest” from CURIOUS GEORGE. Plus, check out crafts and activities perfect for a season of creativity!



Connecticut Public’s educational programs are supported by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, Charles D. Fleischman Charitable Trust, Joan and Barry Richter, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts.