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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!

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Learning Snacks
Summer is officially here! With the Summer Solstice behind us, the season is filled with long sunny days, warm evenings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors with family and friends. Whether you're soaking up the sunshine, gathering for a backyard barbecue or exploring nature, summer is the perfect time to celebrate the season while discovering the science, traditions and fun that make this time of year so special.
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Learning Snacks


Join PBS KIDS on a road trip across America to explore amazing places and meet new friends along the way! Featuring new favorites like WOWSABOUT and AMERICA’S AWESOME KIDS, plus CITY ISLAND: USA!, ALMA'S Way, MOLLY OF DENALI and more.


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
  • Juneteenth, also called Jubilee Day, is the observance of the day enslaved African Americans learned they were free. Here are 14 books to have on your shelves (or borrow from the library!) for Jubilee Day.
  • Color and cut out Watt and Windy from City Island. Then take them to your favorite local landmark. Snap a picture showing Watt and Windy at the location and then share your photo by tagging @cityislandpbs & @pbskids.
ACTIVITIES
Bubble Bottle Fish
DIY Dad Cards
"Sun" Glasses
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
Secret World of Sharks & Rays
How to Play Soccer
A Qyah Juneteenth
The American Revolution
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.