Children's Literacy expert Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-El finds power in books, especially in helping youngsters explore their dreams for the future.
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One cool component of jazz is "composing on the fly," says Howie Alexander, artistic director of the Afro-American Music Institute. You need to listen and practice every day.
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Make a beautiful painting - with just the materials you find at hand outside! Amber and Lydia from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy show us how to draw using outdoor objects!
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Can you follow instructions to get to Fen and Ivy’s house for a tea?  Let’s Move Pittsburgh’s Sarah Cullo from Phipps Conservatory gives us some strenuous and fun activities that get us to our destination.
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There are many ways to recite the alphabet -- and in this Teachable Moment, Delaney Gara, shows us how to do it with our hands.
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Pittsburgh Festival Opera singer Emily Gallagher gives us a "melodious" lesson on the many ways you can use your voice!
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Stem Coding Lab Program Director Jason Hivner explains what the term "algorithm" means. He uses an "algorithm" to teach his partner to complete a simple task.
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Jim Scriven from the Pittsburgh CLO Academy explains how to use all your emotions in an acting game called, "These pretzels are making me thirsty."
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Gardener Boaz Frankel shows us common herbs found in our gardens and explains some more unusual uses.
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Attack Theatre dance company members Sarah Zielinski and Allison Popieski show us how to choreograph a dance that reflects our own personalities.
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Nora Peters, director of the Millvale Community Library turns catalogs into colorful, original pieces of art by creating collages.
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It’s all about choices: Joe Harmon, a civics teacher at Redbank Valley High School, teaches us how to prepare to vote by using the game “Cast Your Vote.” The more you learn, the better informed you are!
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Charlene Foggie-Barnett, community archivist at the Carnegie Museum of Art, shows us how to take exciting family portraits. Charlene takes her hints from Teenie Harris -- one of Pittsburgh's top photographers who chronicled the Black community for decades.
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Take common items around the house and transform your home into a sports arena. Mike Schall, a phys-ed teacher from the Bethel Park School District, shows us how to use items for sport, while staying fit and having fun!
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Science communicator Ralph Crewe takes us on a trip "up". In this Teachable Moment, "Up" is the night sky and Ralph teaches us how to always locate Polaris, the North Star.
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Do you like stretching your mind? How about a neat way to learn shapes AND construct dozens of different puzzles? Try making a Tangram with help from Integrative Media Artist and TEKStart owner Shimira Williams.
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Cartoonist Joe Wos takes you through the process of drawing a rabbit, using only a few letters of the alphabet!

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Lo Zemanek, an educator with Venture Outdoors, shows us how to build a survival shelter using materials scattered around outside like sticks and leaves. And even if there isn't enough to build one for a human being, you could still create one for a furry little stuffed animal!
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Are there are exotic critters in your backyard? Andrea Redinger is a biology teacher “extraordinaire” at Greensburg Salem High School. Mrs. Redinger, AKA Mrs. Frizzle, gives us a “hands-on” look at two exotic critters that can be found in her classroom, and encourages you to look for other wild life in your own backyard.
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Can a piece of paper hold up a stack of books? Melissa Unger, South Fayette Elementary School STEAM teacher, gives it a try. Basic concepts like building and distribution of weight are demonstrated in this fun lesson that can easily be done at home.
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Amanda Stein, a summer camp counselor at South Hills Interfaith Movement, builds an obstacle course in her driveway using chalk and some items she found around her house.
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Will Tolliver Jr., Early Learning Expert and PBS Kids Early Learning Champion, takes a walk outdoors to find and gather natural materials.
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Jasmine Hamilton, a middle school science teacher at Propel McKeesport demonstrates a cool scientific phenomenon using a bottle of water and a homemade freezer.
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Joe DiLucente and Susan McKeever, from the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, select a letter of the alphabet and then find things around their homes that start with that letter.
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Joe Welch, North Hills Middle School American History and Social Studies teacher, shows how a neighborhood walk observing street name signs can lead to a history lesson.
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Sam and Sofia teach you how to make a fun, simple - and most importantly - TASTY homemade ice cream dish!

Our favorite kitchen due is back, and up early, to make two delicious breakfast snacks with you!

Sam and Sofia show you how to make two of their favorite quick and tasty treats!

Some foods are just good for the soul. And with that in mind, Sam & Sofia are back with their spin on a comfort food classic!

Our favorite kitchen duo, Sam and Sofia, are back! And this time, Sofia is preparing Pasta Fagioli!

We know you'll absoutely love this no-fuss, no-knead bread recipe! Download Recipe  

Enjoy this amazing video from Miss Liz and learn about historical figures and how to make an encouragement jar!

Enjoy this amazing video from Miss Liz and learn all about sounds, notes, and pitch and make an amazing water xylophone!

Learn about super powers and nature while you make your own hummingbird feeder!

Learn all about super powers and science with this hommade bubble activitiy!

Learn all about shapes (geometry) through art and imagination like Peg + Cat!

Learn about bioluminescence with Liz from WQED Education!

Enjoy this amazing video from Miss Liz and learn all about the moon!

Join Liz as she makes this toy that originated in China, became popular and is still used today!

Liz is back to read you a 2018 Writer's Contest winning story from our friend Connor, followed by a fun activity!

Hear a story from our friend Rocco - a 2017 Writer's Contest winner - and learn how to make your own moon journal!

Liz K. reads you a wonderful story about a very kind butterfly. You can even make your own beautiful butterfly!

Cathy C., Director of Education Programs, has a fun, educational activity that you can do at home with your little ones!

Watch as WQED EDU's Gina, Vin, and Mark the Engineer figure out how to make their marbles RUN!

Liz K reads a story written by Nikolai, a 2014 Writer's Contest winner, followed by a recipe for trail mix!

Hear a wonderful story written by our good friend, Elly- a winning story from the 2015 WQED Writer's Contest.
 

Liz. K. is reading an award-winning story from our 2018 Writer's Contest! Followed by a fun magnet activity!

Make a Chinese rattle drum with Liz from WQED Education!

WQED EDU team member, Liz K., reads this delightful Pittsburgh story followed by a complimenting, fun activity!

Bri M., from WQED EDU, with the help of her daughters, walk you through creating a bird feeder from upcylced materials from around your house.