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Parents Newsletter | September 2026
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New Adventures with Carl the Collector!

Get ready for more fun with Carl and his friends in Fuzzytown! New episodes of Carl the Collector premiere September 1 on LPB KIDS. Follow Carl as he collects, explores, solves problems, and learns alongside his friends and family. Each adventure celebrates friendship, individuality, creativity, and finding unique ways to approach everyday challenges.

And the fun doesn’t stop when the episode ends! Families can watch full episodes and other Carl the Collector videos on PBS KIDS, then head to the Carl the Collector website to keep playing. Kids can collect and sort objects with Carl’s Collections, help friends join the fun in Fuzzytown Freestyle, build and experiment with Marble Run, or create songs, cards, and bracelets with Thank-U-Maker. These playful activities encourage problem-solving, creativity, science and engineering skills, and social-emotional learning.

Watch, play, and explore with Carl the Collector on PBS KIDS!

Watch Carl the Collector Videos | Play Carl the Collector Games

 

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A PRIMETIME SAFARI ADVENTURE FROM NATURE & SESAME STREET

COMING SOON! Join Elmo and his friends on an adventure that will take them far from the familiar streets they call home for a first-ever collaboration between two PBS family favorites: Nature and Sesame Street. In SESAME STREET AND THE GREAT ELEPHANT ADVENTURE (premieres Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm on LPB), Elmo and the Sesame Street gang go on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure!

To celebrate, LPB is teaming up with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and the Baton Rouge Zoo so your family can enjoy their own animal adventure! Join us at the Main Library location on Goodwood Blvd Sunday, September 13 from 2:30 - 5:00 PM for a family-friendly afternoon featuring a sneak peek at this very special episode, plus a look ahead at the upcoming season of Nature. After a short break, we'll welcome the educational team at the Baton Rouge Zoo and of course...the animals!

REGISTER for FREE HERE!
(Registration Required)

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Lunchbox Notes

Add some inspiration and smiles to your child's day with these printable lunchbox notes.

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Sesame for Families: Resources for School Readiness

Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go.

Explore these resources to help children build the skills they need to succeed in school… and in life!Sesame for Families: Resources for School Readiness.

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Helping Kids Express Themselves Through Music

Do you use music to help your kids communicate how they feel? Here are three ways your family can interact with music to help identify, express and regulate feelings.

September Celebrations

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September 11 is Patriot Day/September 11 Anniversary -- As parents and caregivers, we can't always shield our kids from the tough things in the world, but we can guide them through it.

Week of September 14-20 is National Coding Week-- Learning how to code is a great way to spark imagination and creativity! What PBS KIDS character would you feature if you were creating an interactive story or game using code?

September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day -- America is made up of many different cultures! Watch @ArthurPBS and friends explore the notion of citizenship, then talk with your kids about what it means to be an American citizen.

September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox -- Fall is the perfect time of year to play leaf detective! 🍂🍁 Go on a nature walk, then collect some fallen leaves to use for an art project that showcases the unique colors, textures, and shapes!

September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day -- How can you be a good neighbor? Play the interactive "Neighbor Day" game and explore all of the different ways you can be a good neighbor, just like Daniel Tiger!

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Carl the Collector Collection on 
PBS LearningMedia

Carl the Collector follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who loves collecting things. The show focuses on social and emotional learning, emphasizing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills. It also explores self-identity through Carl’s perspective. Take a look HERE!

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🚀 Explore with Daniel Tiger’s Space Bots! 🤖

Blast off with Daniel Tiger in a fun new space adventure! Kids can help build and customize their own Space Bots while exploring, solving problems, and learning through play. 🌟 Get ready to imagine, create, and discover with Daniel and his friends! ✨

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September PBS KIDS Family Night on LPB KIDS

September 5-- Starting at 6:30 PM, it's an Arthur episode marathon on @PBSKIDS Family Night!

September 12 -- Starting at 6 PM, you'll love this Carl the Collection episode marathon! Don't miss it!

September 19 -- Starting at 6 PM, don't miss the Rosie's Rules and Alma's Way episode marathon on PBS KIDS!

September 26 -- Starting at 6 PM, Elinor Wonders Why and Work it Out Wombats! is on!

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Stay safe and healthy LPB families! Keep doing an amazing job with your families!

Take care, Nancy Tooraen, ntooraen@lpb.org