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,

This week, our activities are focused on exploring nature. There is so much beauty in the natural world. Teamwork and compassion are evident in nature. We can observe how birds build their nests. They work together as family and friends to achieve goals that benefit everyone. 

Working together towards everyone’s well being is a responsibility we all share, and it is something that we all can do. We all have something to share; something to give, and something to receive. Let us recognize what is good within ourselves that we can share and what is good in our fellow humans that we can receive, learn from, and grow. 

There are topics which are necessary to discuss, and may be difficult to address. Let us take time to hear what our children have to say, to consider their questions, and to truly listen to them and learn from them. To start these conversations, here are some excellent resources curated by our PBS friends:

Activity:  Drawing Your Feelings  (from Sesame Street in Communities)

Video:  Talking About “Big Feelings”  (from Sesame Street in Communities)


Guide:  Community Violence: Age-by-Age Strategies for Support  (from Sesame Street in Communities)

Article:  How to Teach Your Child to Be An “Includer”  (from PBS Parents)

Please note:  These resources are for educational use and are to be used in conjunction with other resources and conversations to provide the most complete context for young people. These resources are to be watched, read, and explored together with an adult. If you are utilizing these tools in an educational setting, please notify families of use as they are to be used with families’ knowledge and inclusion.
We are here for you. Please keep doing what you do. We thank you for all that you are doing to raise kind and understanding children who make the world a nicer place.   

With appreciation,
KLRN Education Team
FAMILY HEALTH
INFANT/TODDLER ACTIVITY
INFANT/TODDLER VIDEO GAME
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY
PRESCHOOL VIDEO/GAME
EARLY ELEMENTARY
(GRADES K-2)
OLDER ELEMENTARY
(GRADES 3-5)
MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL
PBS LEARNING MEDIA
PBS LearningMedia is free and can be used by anyone, but it was designed with teachers in mind. You can use it with the Remind app, Google classroom, and you can even create folders for your own reference and to share with your students, colleagues, and families. Click here for FREE online training events.






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.


SUMMER EDUCATION BLOG POST
Check out our new Summer Educational blog post with some engaging and fun activities for students of all ages!
KLRN VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP
Join us for some fun learning sessions this summer. This is a
4-week Zoom virtual session for students that will take place from 10 AM- 11 AM. Each session will have a special guest speaker. Learn about and register for sessions here . Sign up for one session or all!
HEALTHY KIDS
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. 
BRIGHT BY TEXT
KLRN has launched a FREE localized opt-in text message service, Bright by Text . The project engages families from throughout KLRN’s 33-county viewing area!
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM FEATURE
Tune in to Hero Elementary, our newest program, on Thursday at 7AM and 1PM!

Afterward, follow up the episode with My Ice Observation Form.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM FEATURE
Tune in to Nature Cat, shown at various times each week!

Afterward, follow up the episode with Sail Away With Nature Cat .
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL FEATURE
Tune in every day at 4:00PM for programs designated for our middle and high school-aged viewers. Follow up with TEKS-aligned lessons here !

Wednesday 6/17: 
H2O: The Molecule that Made
Us

Thursday 6/18:
The Education of Harvey Gantt

Friday 6/19: Juneteenth and
Masters of Rhythm

Monday 6/22: Nile: River of Life

Tuesday 6/23:
Bigger Than T-Rex