This September, PBS KIDS makes it easy for families to stay healthy and active with PBS KIDS Eat Smart for a Great Start. Studies have shown that poor nutrition and lack of exercise can negatively impact children's academic performance. To help start the school year off right, PBS KIDS has developed themed television programming, online content, and partnerships with Allrecipes.com and Produce for Kids -- to provide kids and parents with resources that support health and physical activity.

PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge takes off with The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That and the special “Creepy Crawley” week - July 30 through August 3. Sally and Nick, the program characters, will be learning about fireflies, snails, spiders, earthworms, and other creepy crawlers.

The PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge is now in week seven. This week, the special programming will feature Dinosaur Train. “Gone Fishing Week” will kick off on July 16 and feature the following episodes:

“Dry Times at Pteranodon Terrace/Big Misty Sea Fishing Contest” - July 16

“Armored Like an Ankylosaurus/Campout” - July 17

The PBS KIDS Summer Reading Initiative is now in its fifth week. The tips for promoting literacy with young children have been stupendous! The ideas shared this past week include creative car trip games, crafty activities, grocery store and restaurant reading ideas, activities for your home base, and book club fun.