Happy New Year Wishes & Greetings,

The New Year brings the excitement of new beginnings, new experiences and new opportunities to learn and grow. The enthusiasm and wonder of children reminds us that each child goes to school with tremendous hopefulness and anticipation for their very best year.

Another year of learning, anticipation, wonder and fun lies ahead. We are excited in sharing educational information and looking forward to all the gains we will achieve by working together this year.

A New Year is like a blank book, and the pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself and your family. A wonderful activity to work on would be Create Your Own “My Family Traditions” Book

You can find additional resources at pbs.org/parents, a trusted PBS source.

Please reach out to us any time at education@klrn.org.

With appreciation,

KLRN Education Team

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Parent Article: Start the Year with a Laugh!



Parent Article: What Parents Should Know About the New Media Guidelines for Kids

INFANT/TODDLER ACTIVITY

Reminding Kids They’re Loved

Recordarles que son amados 

INFANT/TODDLER VIDEO OR GAME

Happy to be Me



Feliz de ser como soy

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Gong

PRESCHOOL VIDEO OR GAME

Game: Let's Be Healthy



Thank You Maker

EARLY ELEMENTARY K-2

Expressing Feelings With Kids

RESOURCES FROM SESAME WORKSHOP

Every day, you make a difference by helping kids and families grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Sesame Workshop has created hundreds of bilingual multimedia tools to engage kids and adults in everyday moments and daily routines—from teaching early math and literacy concepts, to encouraging families to eat nutritious foods, to serious topics such as divorce and food insecurity.

Good Neighbors: Helping Hands

El buen vecino: Manos que ayudan

Teach Your Way Calendar - Creative Problem Solving

Play & Learn for Military Families - Registration now open

PBS Resources for Families

PBS Resources for Literary Fun

KLRN Healthy Kids Recipes - Cheesy Broc N Mac

LANTERN - PARENTING TIPS RIGHT TO YOUR PHONE

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RESOURCES

Latched Support - Community Closet: Cleaning Supplies

Latched invites all families to stop by, stock up, and experience the power of community care. Latched's Community Closet, in collaboration with Superior Health Plan, will be open on the first Monday of every month with FREE cleaning products to help keep your home healthy and safe. If you know a family that could use this support, please share and help spread the word!

San Antonio Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The VITA Program provides free income tax return preparation to eligible taxpayers. VITA helps working families take advantage of all of the tax credits they are eligible for. This includes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), and education credits.

Firstmark Credit Union Cunningham Scholarship - Applications Open Now

Scholarships will be awarded to 20 college-bound students, each receiving $1,000 to help cover the cost of their higher education – books, tuition, room and board, etc.

Details and eligibility can be found here.  

Down Syndrome Association - Kid's Connection

Kid’s Connection is an opportunity for children with Down syndrome ages 6 – 12 and their similar-aged siblings to join us for fun, food, crafts, and friendship! Sugar-free drinks, fruit, and vegetables will be available for snacks.

Michaels - Sunday Kids Club

Come to your local Michaels store for kid-friendly projects every month. Visit the website to see current offerings.

Owl Prowl with SA Parks and Rec at Medina River Natural Area

Get ready to discover the mysterious world of owls as we embark on a thrilling adventure through the night. Our expert guides will lead you on a prowl to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Briscoe Western Art Museum - Wild West Wildlife Festival

To celebrate one of the four pillars of Western Art, wildlife and animals of the West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum will hold a FREE community day. All activities will revolve around the theme of Western wildlife with a focus on Texas habitats and wildlife. They will have ALL DAY animal-themed art activities and local wildlife experts participating.