Learn about Black leaders this month with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, and catch the premiere of Lyla in the Loop, an all-new PBS KIDS show. Explore crafts and activities to help your child express their newfound knowledge through art and poetry.
Lyla in the Loop is a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4–8. Lyla Loops and her fantastical blue sidekick, Stu, use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to help their family, friends, and community. From building homemade carnival games to creating a new sandwich for the family restaurant, Lyla, Stu, and the whole Loops crew tackle challenges with equal servings of humor and heart.
Watch Lyla in the Loop every day at 4 PM on the Rootle channel. Watch on the PBS KIDS Video App and online at pbskids.org/lyla.
Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids.
Watch Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum on Rootle Monday–Friday at 2:30 PM. Find more airdates on the TV Schedules page.>
It’s never too early to teach your little ones about the remarkable Black leaders of the past to the present. Encourage your child’s curiosity about the contributions and achievements of Black people, from scientists and politicians to activists, artists and others who have made lasting impacts on U.S. history.
Also discuss the history of unjust and unfair treatment faced by Black individuals due to the color of their skin. Though these conversations can be difficult, by acknowledging hard truths, you can help your child comprehend the resilience displayed by Black people throughout history.
For more Black History Month resources, visit PBS KIDS for Parents.>
You can learn about North Carolina Black history at the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum, which is recognized by the National Park Service as a part of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. This Black-owned museum aims to educate North Carolinians and elevate the Black leaders of yesterday by retelling their history today. In this video, watch museum curator Leesa Payton Jones as she shares the history of the Underground Railroad right here in North Carolina.
The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum is located at the corner of Main and Gladden Streets in Washington, NC. It’s open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays, 11 AM–3 PM. Please call 609-444-8974 to confirm hours before visiting.
Inspiring activities that you can do with your child to celebrate Black history and help your child value their own strengths.
Story time is one of many ways to teach young children about Black history. Check out these 12 books to celebrate Black history this month and every month.
Together with your child, create a vision board that illustrates the kindness, friendship and support they want to see in their home, family, school and community.
Rootle Block Party Star of the Month
Follow the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together and learn foundational math concepts and skills.
Watch Peg + Cat marathons every Saturday and Sunday, 7–10 AM and 1–4 PM on Rootle.