Join WTCI PBS for Storytime with the Wombats at Sequatchie County Public Library! Families are invited to enjoy a special wombat story, followed by hands-on activities inspired by the show. Curious about what Wombats Storytime looks like? Take a look at our recent visit to Soddy-Daisy Community Library! See you there!

WTCI PBS Education is looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help us connect with families across our community! Volunteers will support events, share trusted PBS resources, and help create engaging learning experiences for kids and families. No education experience is required; we’re looking for people who are ready to jump in and get involved. Fill out our volunteer interest form to learn more!

The 4th Annual Halloween EEKstravaganza is back at Soddy Municipal Park! Hosted by the Soddy-Daisy Community Library, this neighborhood bash will feature costumes, games, activities, local vendors, and lots of Halloween fun before the Trunk or Treat begins. WTCI PBS will be there with PBS KIDS Halloween activities, so be sure to stop by and see us!

Magic of Literacy is a Chattanooga nonprofit working to make inclusive and diverse books more accessible to young readers. Their 5th Annual Magic of Literacy event brings that mission to life with author story times, themed activities, performances, trick-or-treating, and a free book for each child. Join the fun at the Chattanooga Choo Choo!

With the midterm elections approaching, PBS LearningMedia is highlighting resources that help students understand voting and elections at every grade level. For younger learners, this Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood video follows Daniel as he considers his choices, casts his vote for new playground equipment, and sees how the votes are counted. Learning how voting works helps children begin to understand how people make decisions together in their communities.

Media Literacy Week is October 26–30, and it's a great opportunity to help students think critically about the information they see and share every day. PBS LearningMedia offers free resources to support those conversations, including this PBS NewsHour Classroom video exploring “AI slop” and the growing amount of low-quality, AI-generated content online. Building those skills helps students become more thoughtful about what they watch, read, and share.

The all new PBS LearningMedia Middle School Science Collection is here! Educators can explore videos, simulations, models, and interactive lessons for grades 6–8 across physical, life, Earth, and space science. Aligned with NGSS, the collection includes real-world phenomena that can spark student curiosity and investigation while making science concepts more meaningful. Resources also support science and engineering practices and introduce students to related STEM careers.

Get ready for Halloween with a little help from PBS KIDS! The PBS KIDS for Parents Halloween hub is packed with crafts, costume ideas, recipes, and activities for the whole family. Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for something festive to do together, you’ll find plenty of inspiration featuring favorite PBS KIDS characters. Explore ideas that bring creativity and learning into the Halloween season while making new memories together.

Super Why's Comic Book Adventures brings a new early literacy adventure to PBS KIDS! This series supports foundational reading skills for early learners through phonics, vocabulary, letter and sound knowledge, and comprehension. The show’s approach to early literacy is grounded in research and the Science of Reading, making it a valuable resources for supporting children as they learn to read. Watch now on PBS KIDS and WTCI PBS channel 45.3!

A new Sesame Street adventure is coming this October, and NATURE has the perfect reading list to go with it! Celebrate Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure with a collection of children’s books all about elephants, perfect for extending the learning beyond the screen. The primetime special premieres October 14 at 8:00 PM on WTCI PBS channel 45.1 and will also be available on PBS KIDS and PBS Passport.

Give your jack-o’-lantern a PBS KIDS makeover this Halloween! Check out the PBS KIDS for Parents collection of free pumpkin-carving templates featuring favorite characters from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Arthur, and more. Let the kids pick their favorite character and bring a little extra creativity to your family’s pumpkin-carving tradition.

Spend Halloween with Arthur and his friends with Arthur’s Tricks and Treats! In this game, kids race to give each character the treats they want while dodging spooky surprises along the way. Players will need to pay attention and remember who wants what as the game gets faster. Kids can have some Halloween fun while practicing skills like memory, matching, and quick thinking.

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