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For Kids

Are you a kid? Do you have questions? Are both those answers YES? Then you’re in the right spot! Check out our website and explore the different games, activities and tasks all designed to meet you where YOU are!

    • Learning Snacks: Positivity and Purpose! Celebrate National Positive Thinking Day
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      National Positive Thinking Day is this Saturday! So let’s end the week on a high note! Celebrate the benefits of a positive mindset by practicing mindfulness and self-love this weekend. Whether you prefer to get your body moving or take a break to relax, this week’s Learning Snacks has something for everyone!
    • Learning Snacks: Welcome Weather Hunters! Weather Games and Science
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      Rain or shine, PBS Kids brings the fun with the BRAND NEW series, Weather Hunters! Premiering on September 8th, the animated series features Al Hunter, voiced by Emmy award-winning weatherman Al Roker, as his family explores STEM, meteorology, and earth science. This week, we are going to learn all about the “whys?” of weather!
    • Learning Snacks: Ready, Set, School! Back to School Tips and Tricks
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      Back to school is always an exciting time of year! It’s a chance to get back into the routine, meet new friends, and learn new lessons. Shake off the Sunday scaries this week with some of these back-to-school tips and tricks for children, teachers, and parents!
    • Learning Snacks: Wonderful Water! Water Conservation and Safety Tips with Daniel Tiger
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      Water is one of our most precious resources—and it’s something we all share responsibility for protecting. To celebrate World Water Week, we are exploring simple ways we can save water and helpful reminders about water safety with everyone’s favorite neighbor, Daniel Tiger!


    Let’s Make This School Year GRR-IFIC! Heading back to school after summer break can bring lots of feelings — excitement, nerves, for both kids and their grown-ups. But with a little help from PBS KIDS pals, families can ease back into their school routine with confidence, kindness, and a “can-do” attitude.



    • Learning Snacks
      The final Monday of May is Memorial Day. This special holiday is a time to honor and remember the brave people who gave their lives while serving in the United States military.
    • Learning Snacks
      May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Each May, we take time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, diverse histories, and meaningful contributions of AAPI communities in the United States. This week, we’ll be sharing stories, activities, and learning opportunities that highlight the voices of the AAPI experience.
    • Learning Snacks
      As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and celebrate the amazing women who nurture, guide, and love us every day. Whether it’s moms, grandmothers, or aunts, this day is all about showing appreciation for the ways these amazing women support and inspire us.
    • Learning Snacks
      This May is all about gratitude and groovy tunes! From Monday, May 5th, to Friday, May 9th, we celebrate teachers everywhere for Teacher Appreciation Week. And TODAY is the PBS Kids premiere of the NEW show, Acoustic Rooster. What a great start to the month!
    • Learning Snacks
      On Monday, April 28th, we celebrate National Superhero Day. Whether they wear capes, save the day in comic books, or help others in real life, superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. This week, we honor the superheroes we love, both real and imaginary!
    • Learning Snacks
      On Tuesday, April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day! On this day, we celebrate the amazing planet we all call home. Whether you plant flowers, clean up your neighborhood, or reuse plastics in an amazing craft, there are so many ways to help keep our Earth clean.


    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.