Summer Activities for Families
EXPLORE
SUMMER COLLECTIONS
PLAY & LEARN
FREE ACTIVITIES ON pbskidsforparents.org/summer
CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY NIGHT
FRIDAYS ON THE PBS KIDS 24/7 CHANNEL AND VIDEO APP
Observing
Nature
Play and learn this summer with PBS KIDS! Get started with the hands-on activity collections
below or visit pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video app, and the PBS KIDS Games app for more ideas
and fun. Remember to follow @PBSKIDS for great summertime activities for the whole family.
Making
Family
Traditions
Does your family have a favorite tradition?
Get inspired to create your own with this
collection of crafts, music, and story clips.
Join Molly, Tooey, and Trini for a night of
adventure as they explore family stories,
Alaska Native traditions, and the great
outdoors in MOLLY OF DENALI.
Tune in on June 11.
Sharing
Your
Creativity
through Art
Spark creativity with games from SCRIBBLES
AND INK! This special collection of resources
is designed to get you and your child singing,
dancing, drawing, and laughing.
It’s a pinka-party and your family is invited to
paint, draw, and dance with PINKALICIOUS &
PETERRIFIC! Join the fun on June 18.
Being a
Good Friend
and Neighbor
What makes family and friends special?
There are lots of things kids can do
to celebrate neighbors and friends.
This collection will help them learn
about their role in the community.
There’s a new neighborhood at PBS KIDS!
It’s the world of DONKEY HODIE from the
makers of DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD.
Tune in June 25 to see how Donkey Hodie
and her pals use teamwork and laughter to
accomplish amazing things.
Exploring
Space
at Home
Build a rocket ship, go stargazing,
or imagine life on another planet
with this collection of space-themed
games, activities, and an
out-of-this-world playlist.
Jet Propulsion is the kid next door
AND an alien! Join him - along with
his family and friends - as they explore
the far reaches of outer space in two
specials from READY JET GO! on July 2.
You and your child can try a scavenger
hunt, go on a weather walk, or read and
play with this nature-themed playlist and
activity collection. What’s the biggest tree
you can find?
Tally Ho! Nature Cat, Hal, Daisy, and
Squeeks are hitting the trails to learn
about birds, bugs, and…strawberries?
Tune in for a sweet NATURE CAT
marathon June 4.
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Build a rocket ship, go stargazing,
or imagine life on another planet
with this collection of space-themed
games, activities, and an
out-of-this-world playlist.
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Reading
and Sharing
Stories
Words can take your child anywhere.
Use the activities in this collection to help
them build literacy skills and create and
share family stories.
Get ready to travel through time with XAVIER
RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM!
The fun starts on July 23 when Xavier, Yadina,
and Brad meet real-life storytellers Mark Twain,
Zora Neale Hurston, and Maya Angelou.
Creating
Daily
Routines
for Kids
It’s always a good time to brush up on
everyday routines with your child like
greeting friends, picking up toys, and
getting ready for bed. This collection
is filled with tips and ideas!
It’s scary and exciting to do something
for the first time. Pick up tips, songs, and
strategies from Daniel as he explores
new things during the DANIEL TIGER’S
NEIGHBORHOOD marathon on July 30.
Going Back
to School
Preparing for a new school year can
stir up lots of emotions for your child.
Use the activities in this collection to
plan ahead and practice first day
routines together.
"That is so interesting!" Everyone wonders
about the world, including Elinor from
ELINOR WONDERS WHY. She’s curious just
like your child! Join her on August 6 as she
learns to ask questions and solve puzzles.
Summer Activities for Families
Playing
with Water
Whether it's frozen or melted, water is
a wonderful way to inspire your child’s
curiosity. Find playful activities in this
water-themed collection.
Rain or shine, PBS KIDS is always ready
for an adventure! Tune in July 9 for
back-to-back fun with WILD KRATTS,
NATURE CAT, and DINOSAUR TRAIN.
EXPLORE
SUMMER COLLECTIONS
PLAY & LEARN CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY NIGHT
FRIDAYS ON THE PBS KIDS 24/7 CHANNEL AND VIDEO APP
Investigating
Animals
Crawl like an ant, jump like a frog, and gallop
like a horse! Inspire young learners to sing,
play, and laugh with this special collection of
animal-themed resources.
Ready to explore? Join Chris and Martin
Kratt on their journey from the Amazon
to Alaska! Tune in to the WILD KRATTS
marathon on July 16.
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