The mission of KLRN is to open a world of lifelong learning through trustworthy and enriching programs on-air, online and in our community.
Dear Families,
 
Summer learning loss is very real, but it’s also very avoidable. Simple suggestions for how to prevent summer learning loss is to make sure that your child is able to keep their skills sharp while also enjoying their hard-earned vacation!
 
Summer slide, or summer learning loss, describes the deterioration of academic skills during the summer months when school is not in session. This often results in a rocky transition back into the classroom and difficulty gaining momentum at the beginning of the new school year. Studies have shown that summer slide is a real phenomenon that affects students more significantly the higher their grade level.
 
Fortunately, there are steps you can take throughout the summer to mitigate the effects of summer slide. Going to the library with your child, encouraging them to read every day, participating in learning games with your child outside and inside, and volunteering with your child are some strategies to help your child keep their skills sharp while still allowing them to enjoy their vacation.
 
PBS learning activities are a perfect way to make sure your child doesn’t lose any of their hard-earned skills during the summer.
 
 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
INFANT/TODDLER ACTIVITY
INFANT/TODDLER VIDEO OR GAME
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY

PRESCHOOL VIDEO OR GAME
EARLY ELEMENTARY ( K-2)
OLDER ELEMENTARY
(GRADES 3-5)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Sesame Street in Communities


Every day, you make a difference by helping kids and families grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Sesame Workshop has created Sesame Street in Communities to support you in this critical work. You’ll find 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.
Check out fun, daily activities for your family with the PBS Kids Teach Your Way: Activities Calendar!
KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project supports healthy lifestyles by influencing eating decisions and physical activities. Through project resources, the audience is introduced to songs, live action movement, animation, and a cast of “perfectly imperfect” characters to deliver key messaging that contrasts healthy choices and attitudes with unhealthy behaviors. Lessons include activities for children ages 0-9 and all school age lessons are aligned to the TEKS. 
PBS Resources for Summer Fun
Bright by Text
KLRN offers a FREE localized opt-in text message service, Bright by Text. The project engages families from throughout KLRN’s 33-county viewing area!

Upcoming KLRN Events
It's time to get ready for Back to School! Join us at St. Mary’s University for indoor and outdoor fun, STEM activities, drone and esports demos, and back to school giveaways, including FREE backpacks, books, and more (while supplies last).

More information at klrn.org/events.
This summer, jump into health with KLRN's Healthy Kids Summer Breaks! Families can enjoy nutritious meals, fun fitness activities and more! We look forward to seeing you there!
This summer, jump into health with KLRN's Healthy Kids Summer Breaks! Families can enjoy nutritious meals, fun fitness activities and more! We look forward to seeing you there!
Teens, Parents. teachers and caregivers , join KLRN for a virtual screening of the Ken Burns documentary Hiding in Plain Sight.

After, we'll host a discussion featuring local community organizations regarding mental health resources for teens and adolescents.
Community Events and Resources
The City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department offers free meals during the summer at participating meal sites.

For more information, visit their website.

Información también disponible en español.
Join us for the free Movies in the Park series at the RIM!

Movies in the Park will take place every third Wednesday in July and August in Commons Park. Movies will begin 15 minutes after sunset.

Upcoming Schedule:
  • July 20th – My Big Fat Greek Wedding
  • August 17th – Cruella
28TH ANNUAL BALCONES HEIGHTS JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Balcones Heights Jazz Festival will kick off its highly anticipated 28th season on Friday, July 15, 2022, and continue with a second concert on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Each performance will take place at the Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas (4522 Fredericksburg Road).

For more information, visit the official website.
disABILITYsa, will offer two sensory-friendly, accessible COVID-19 vaccine clinics in July to reduce the accessibility challenges that many in the disabled community encounter.
 
Numerous communication support specialists will also be on-site, including Spanish and ASL interpretation, ABA therapists, low-vision support volunteers and sensory de-escalation spaces.
 
For more information, visit disabilitysa.org