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Mystery League Videos, Games & Activities

Watch a new mystery series for 3-5 graders from PBS KIDS and Arkansas PBS: Mystery League

Mystery League” is a new live-action series that teaches kids in kindergarten through second grades about friendship and community. This series features three fifth-grade detectives – Millie, Mike and Marta – as they solve the never-ending mysteries of the fictional small Arkansas town of Mulberry Springs. Each episode features relevant storylines that encourage Arkansas kids to problem solve and build relationships. To play games, download learning resources and learn more, visit https://myarpbs.org/mysteryleague.

Where to Watch:

Skillsville Videos, Games, and Songs

Play games and watch videos from Skillsville at https://pbskids.org/skillsville

 “Skillsville,” an animated series that encourages kids ages 4-8 to “power up” the skills they need for future success in careers and everyday life! In each episode, friends Cora, Dev, and Rae solve real life problems by using the strategies they’ve learned in “Skillsville,” a video game where the players get to manage their own virtual city. By trying out various jobs, the gamers help keep the city running smoothly, and when things go wrong, it’s up to the three friends to find a creative solution. Skillsville engages children as they follow the adventures of Cora, Dev, and Rae and watch them enter the virtual world of Skillsville. There, they transform into avatars and take on jobs to help the city thrive.

In each episode, the friends practice success skills, a set of executive functioning skills that help them learn and solve problems. These skills include think differently, focus, feel, organize, and remember. As they face challenges in their jobs, Cora, Dev, and Rae practice strategies that support these skills, helping them stay on track, adapt to new situations, and work together to find solutions. They also apply these skills outside the game, showing children how to use these strategies in their own lives to overcome challenges with creativity, flexibility, and confidence.

Where to Watch:

Skillsville PBS KIDS for Parents Page: Articles & Printables & Games

Skillsville PBS KIDS Games: Sound It Out

Skillsville PBS LearningMedia Collection: Classroom resources include videos, media galleries, activities, background reading and discussion questions.

Skillsville Episode Playlist: Play individual episodes from the series.

Skillsville Live Full Episode Compilation: Watch on PBSKIDS.org or the PBS KIDS YouTube Playlist or the PBS KIDS Video App for Full Episodes and Songs

Skillsville Theme Song

Skillsville Series One-sheet

Women’s History Month with PBS KIDS

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate and learn about famous women in history with your favorite PBS KIDS shows including Xavier Riddle, Molly of Denali, and others! You will find full episodes and short clips from your favorite PBS KIDS shows

Watch Playlist of Full Episodes:

International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month


Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Protect PBS KIDS & Public Media — Your Voice Still Matters

Earlier this month, I reached out about the growing pressures facing public media. Since then, the situation in Washington has only intensified, and the challenges we face are becoming even clearer. 

At WXXI, we know that for families, PBS and PBS KIDS are more than just television channels—they are a trusted source of education, inspiration, and learning. Whether it’s Sesame Street helping young children build early literacy skills, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood teaching social-emotional learning, or Carl the Collector celebrating our differences and commonalities, these programs play a vital role in your child’s development. 

But here’s something many people don’t realize: PBS and PBS KIDS programs are made available to your family through local public media stations like WXXI.  We are the bridge that brings these award-winning programs into local families’ lives – on televisions or tablets, in classrooms and care settings, and in our community. 

Now, the future of public media is being debated in Washington, and decisions made in the coming weeks could threaten funding for these essential services. Cuts to federal funding don’t just affect WXXI—they impact your family’s access to high-quality, free educational programming and resources. 

That’s why we need you to speak up. If PBS, PBS KIDS, and public media matter to your family, now is the time to act. 

📢 Take Action Now: bit.ly/ProtectWXXI 

Every message sent, every story shared, and every show of support makes a difference. Decisions made in the coming weeks could impact public media for years to come. Let’s make sure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear. 

A message from you—can make a difference – whether it’s sharing your family’s experience, telling your representatives why PBS KIDS matters, or spreading the word on social media. Public media has been a trusted resource for generations, and with your support, we can ensure it remains strong for the next generation. 

Thank you for being part of the WXXI family. Your voice, your advocacy, and your support mean everything. 

Warm Regards

Chris Hastings 
President & CEO
WXXI Public Media 

Black History Month: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: Black Heroes & PBS KIDS specials

Celebrate Black History Month with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! Join Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they travel back in time to meet incredible Black heroes who changed the world. In this special livestream, kids will learn about courage, resilience, and the importance of setting and achieving goals. The episodes focus on influential figures like Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Jesse Owens, and Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a fun, educational journey through history that empowers young viewers to understand the legacy of these trailblazers! Featured Episodes: I Am Jackie Robinson I Am Maya Angelou / I Am Frederick Douglass I Am Harriet Tubman I Am Rosa Parks / I Am Thurgood Marshall I Am Jesse Owens / I Am Ella Fitzgerald Tune in for an unforgettable adventure that celebrates history and helps young minds understand the values of resilience, courage, and determination!

Watch Playlist of Full Episodes:

Play games and watch full episodes of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum on https://pbskids.org/xavier

Explore the PBS LearningMedia Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Collection

Learn more at the PBS KIDS for Parents Xavier Riddle & and Secret Museum

Watch PBS KIDS Black History Month Playlist

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PBS KIDS

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special by spending it with your favorite PBS KIDS characters. Share sweet moments and important lessons about love, kindness, and friendship with Daniel Tiger, Pinkalicious, Molly of Denali, Arthur, Peg+Cat, Nature Cat, Super Why, Word World and more! Watch the Playlist Above.

Watch More PBS KIDS Specials

Daniel Tiger: Celebrate Valentine's Day
Watch more PBS KIDS videos

Valentine’s Arts & Crafts

Child holding paper with heart prints

Printable cards and more Valentine’s Day Crafts

Valentine’s Games

Play Valentines Themed Games

Sesame Street Valentine Playlist

Sesame Street Career Exploration Games

A Job for Me

Learn more about jobs with Elmo and Abby as they visit different locations in their neighborhood and try the tasks related to the jobs they see. Support young children by expanding their knowledge of the work that people do in their community by having them explore jobs and try some of the job activities through these interactive games from Sesame Street and PBS KIDS.

Play A JOB FOR ME


Elmo & Grover’s Farm Time Fun

Grover Waves with Elmo as they stand in front of a cow and a barn on their visit a farm in this interactive game

Get ready for a barnyard adventure with Elmo and Grover in “Farm Time Fun” where Elmo and Grover learn what happens on a farm and help out with the work.

Play ELMO & GROVER'S FARM TIME FUNF

Cookie Monster and chef Gonger make a variety of foods in their foodie truck. Some of the ingredients are missing so you need to go with them to gather the needed ingredients and follow the recipe to make food for your Sesame Street customers.

Play Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck


Super Salad Diner

You work in the Super Salad Diner with Ernie & Burt. Can you finish making the salads in the kitchen and keep up with all the orders?

Burt is wearing an apron and Ernie is carrying a salad to be served in the Super Salad Diner game
Play SUPER SALAD DINER


Play Together

Pretend to do different jobs at home is a great way for your child to use their imagination and build vocabulary. Run a restaurant where your child chooses a job such as server, chef, kitchen staff, cashier, etc. Play store or train station, health clinic, library, laudromat, etc.

Talking About Jobs You Observe with Your Child

When you go stores, buy food, go to health care settings, ride on public transportation, get your car serviced, drive by farms or other industries, talk about the what you see and ask your child questions about what takes place there and what kind of jobs people have there.

An Arthur Thanksgiving: Movie & Game

Arthur and his family are getting ready for Thanksgiving and it couldn’t be busier! Dad is whipping up his famous turkey dinner while the Lakewood elementary kids are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving parade. But when things start to go off course, Arthur and his friends must find a way to save the Thanksgiving celebration.

Watch An Arthur Thanksgiving

Activities:  ARTHUR Activities:

For More Arthur: Watch Digital Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@arthur

Listen to the Arthur Podcast Series: Arthur Read is back with The Arthur Podcast! Listen in as he shares his favorite adventures with DW, Buster and all their friends from around Elwood City. Each episode is an audio adaptation of a story from the classic television series with some new commentary from Arthur himself 

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