Rootle is PBS NC's 24/7 PBS KIDS Channel. It provides a destination for wholesome, educational, and entertaining content for children ages 2-8. Available in over 3.8 million homes, the Kids Channel is a trusted resource for NC families. It offers a dynamic, fun line-up featuring PBS KIDS programs infused with original local content to provide a rich learning experience for North Carolina kids!
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Meet Portia Bright Pittman, NC Author
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North Carolina author Portia Bright Pittman shares her love of civics with young learners. (51s)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
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The Raleigh, NC park is the first public park in the country dedicated to Dr. King's legacy. (45s)
Early Childhood Environments: Webinar for Educators
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Learn about PBS North Carolina's immersive Early Childcare Environments and related resources. (47m 24s)
Tavarius Felton, TeeBee Adventures
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Local author Tavarius Felton explores what inspires him to write. (1m)
Join us as we visit the AMY Book Mobile in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties. (46s)
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Visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina. (45s)
Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill
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Let’s visit the Morehead Planetarium, located in Chapel Hill. (50s)
JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh NC
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Explore the wonders of JC Raulston Arboretum, nestled in Raleigh. (1m 5s)
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The Paperhand Puppet Intervention creates giant puppets out of recycled materials. (59s)
Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum
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Leesa Payton Jones shares the history of the Underground Railroad in North Carolina. (1m 4s)
Reflecting on Benjamin Franklin the Statesman
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Examine the role Benjamin Franklin played in the creation of U.S. founding documents. (1h 36m 39s)
Benjamin Franklin and the Common Good
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Franklin as scientist, inventor, printer, business owner, civil servant & philanthropist. (1h 23m 47s)
Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Contradictions
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How to teach challenging historical topics, especially those related to Benjamin Franklin. (1h 24m 26s)
A Discussion on "The U.S. and the Holocaust"
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Strategies for using the documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust” in classrooms. (57m 59s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! March 2022
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Read-a-roo & friends have fun with Burke & Cumberland County 4H and the Boys & Girls Club. (56m 46s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home - Summer 2021 Special!
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Have fun with Miss E and Miss Shana as we feature friends from Brevard, NC! (56m 46s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! March 2021
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Check out this brand new episode of Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! (56m 46s)
Free Webinar: Gen Z Dealing with Change
FREE webinar for Parents/guardians and educators of children in grades 6-12 (57m 22s)
Creating a Community of Care & Support
How do we effectively provide social-emotional support to students and teachers this year? (1h 3m 26s)
Self-Care (Preparing for a New School Year)
This webinar addresses opportunities for self-care while preparing for the fall. (57m 12s)
Celebrating Your Wins During a Pandemic
Learn how to take time to celebrate the things that went well during remote learning! (57m 12s)
Sharing DNA (featuring UNC-TV Science)
Join UNC-TV's science team to explore DNA through interactive lessons! (59m 26s)
Watch this webinar to learn more about equitable learning while students are at home! (58m 56s)
This session focuses on teaching our youngest learners how to manage their feelings! (58m 25s)
Active Learning with Littles in Spanish!
¡Aprende sobre los recursos digitales de PBS KIDS y UNC-TV! (50m 37s)
Remote Learning with PBS LearningMedia
This webinar is for parents and educators of students in grades 3-12 learning from home! (55m 34s)
This webinar focuses on how to engage PreK and early elementary learners from home! (41m 54s)
Kindness with the Imagifriends: Sylvia
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Learn to accept and love everyone with Sylvia of the Imagifriends! (38s)
Meet Our Early Learning Champion!
Meet educator Grace Muñoz, a 2018 PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion. (1m 14s)
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Check out this fun music video celebrating our GIRL Power Campaign! (2m 7s)
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Meet 14-year-old Chloe-Olivia from Charlotte, NC, and learn more about her GIRL Power! (3m 15s)
Kindness with the Imagifriends: Dr. Lucy
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Meet Dr. Lucy, a special Imagifriend who makes everyone around her feel safe and loved! (45s)
Kindness with the Imagifriends: Shy Guy
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Meet Shy Guy, who teaches us that words aren't the only way to communicate! (45s)
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Meet 17-year-old Sasha from Clayton, NC and find out how she taps into her GIRL Power! (3m 58s)
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Meet 11-year-old Hiba from Apex, NC and find out how she taps into her GIRL Power! (3m 40s)
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Meet 9 year-old Nicole from Cary, NC and find out how she taps into her GIRL Power! (3m 11s)
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Meet 12-year-old Abby from Cary, NC and find out how she taps into her GIRL Power! (3m 26s)
Kindness with the Imagifriends: Mermaid Friend
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Meet Mermaid Friend, who teaches us that you're safe when you have friends near you! (43s)
Kindness with the Imagifriends: Ballerina Friend
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Meet Ballerina Friend, who teaches us to communicate through dancing! (46s)
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Meet 11-year-old Rylan from Carolina Beach, NC. She connects science and sports! (3m 28s)
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Meet 18-year-old Lizzy from Weddington, NC, and learn more about her GIRL Power! (3m 53s)
We Asked Students in Knightdale - What is a Rootle?!
Rootle chatted with students in Knightdale at Lockhart Elementary School! (30s)
Swim Around with Rootle and the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher!
Rootle swims around with the fish at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher! (21s)
Swim Along with Rootle at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher!
Rootle had the chance to swim with some fun fish at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher! (20s)
Students from The School for Creative Studies Build a Rootle
Check out this group's architectural interpretation of what a Rootle is! (40s)
Rootle Visited the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach!
Swim along with Rootle as we explore the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher! (22s)
Rootle Visited Hurdle Mills with Carolina Ballet!
Rootle and Carolina Ballet took a twirl around Oak Lane Elementary School! (20s)
Rootle Swims Along at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher!
Rootle swims around with fishy friends at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach! (22s)
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Block Party LIVE! At Home!
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rootle is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
You are truly the public in public television and we need your support now more than ever.