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KIDS » LEARN

LEARNING SNACKS

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!

Learning Snacks
Happy Independence Day! This week, we are celebrating America’s 250th birthday by exploring the history, traditions and values that have shaped our nation. Gather together to celebrate this historic event with resources, activities and lessons from PBS Kids!
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PBS KIDS celebrates the joy of reading and helps kids get ready for the start of school with a spotlight on literacy-focused content all summer long.


FOR PARENTS

We know it takes a village to raise children and we’re here to help. Explore our hundreds of trustworthy resources, all intentionally curated to help you on your journey of raising a child that is curious, resilient and excited to learn!

SPECIAL FEATURES
  • One way to remember fun summer days with your family is by creating a souvenir box. As you make more memories throughout the summer, you can add more items to the box.
  • Keep those little hands busy during the 4th of July holiday and throughout the summer with this patriotic slime recipe.
ACTIVITIES
Play Road Trip Bingo!
Summertime Words
Toss a Squishy Sponge Ball
My Ways to Show I Care
Arts Activities
Emotions & Self-Awareness Activities
Social Skills Activities
Literacy Activities
Math Activities
Science Activites
Character Activities
All Activities




FOR EDUCATORS

Connecticut Public is here to support you, intrepid educators! PBS Kids and PBS LearningMedia offers thousands of free resources that aim to engage, inspire, and encourage your young learners’ curiosity. The best part? It’s accessible anywhere you can log in so even if you're distance learning, you're never far from inspiration or support.

COLLECTIONS & LESSON PLANS
The American Revolution
Yellowstone | Science Trek
Stuck on Sharks | Wild Kratts
Caregiving Collection
Elements of Art
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics
English Language Arts
Engineering & Technology
Health & Physical Education
Preschool
Professional Development
The Arts
World Languages




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.