What to Watch
Weekends with Arthur
Saturdays & Sundays, 7–10 AM and 1–4 PM on Rootle
🎵 "Hey, HEY! What a wonderful kind of day!" This month on Read-a-roo's Block Party enjoy back-to-back episodes of Arthur. Follow the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends as they solve problems creatively, learn to get along and appreciate each other’s differences!
Hour-Long Arthur Special
Premiering Monday, September 6 at 2 PM on Rootle
It’s finally the first day of fourth grade and Arthur couldn’t be more excited—until he learns Buster is in another class! Meanwhile, D.W. is nervous for her first day of Kindergarten. Will Arthur and D.W. make new friends? Find out how they navigate a new school year in this special, one-hour movie event.
Sing along with Alma on YouTube
Coming Next Month: Alma's Way
This new series from Fred Rogers Productions follows 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her parents and little brother. The series is created by actor and writer Sonia Manzano, who positively impacted generations of kids while playing Maria on Sesame Street. Alma's Way empowers children ages 4-6 to find answers to problems, express their feelings and respect unique perspectives.
Resources for Caregivers & Educators
All New Rootle Ambassador Program
PBS NC's new Rootle Ambassador program helps local community members, eager to support families of young learners, share PBS's suite of early education resources with their communities.
Powered by a grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust and additional support from the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Rootle Ambassador program will make an immediate, significant difference in the lives of North Carolina’s children.
Collaborating with statewide educational agencies and community organizations, the Rootle Ambassadors will host engagement events and learning opportunities for families, caregivers and educators in 16 counties over the course of the year, focusing on children ages 2–8. Over the next five years, the program will expand to all 100 counties.
Make Recycled Crayons
Unsure what to do with all those tiny bits of crayons? Melt your own mixed crayons! They make excellent party favors or back-to-school presents. Have fun experimenting with different color combos and shapes with this activity from PBS KIDS for Parents.
Extend Family Fun Off-Screen
As families create new school-year routines, it's a great time to consider how to balance time on and off-screen. Explore ways to tie your favorite PBS KIDS show to fun, educational activities.
All About the Holidays
Explore the history behind upcoming holidays and celebrations with these short videos from PBS Learning Media, created for students in grades K–5.
