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Summertime Family Fun & the Olympics with PBS KIDS

Alma and her brother, Junior, make a sandcastle at the beach.

Summer’s Here on Rootle! 

July is a vibrant month filled with endless activities. It’s the perfect time to cherish joyful moments with your loved ones, from sizzling barbecues to beach outings and adventure-filled road trips. School may be out but summer offers plenty of learning opportunities. How about blending family time with your child’s unique interests, such as visiting a science museum, embarking on a nature scavenger hunt or organizing a family book club? 

This month, enjoy summertime episodes of all your favorite PBS KIDS shows on Rootle, including Alma’s Way, Hero Elementary, Lyla in the Loop and more. And get ready for the start of the Olympics later this month with a YouTube playlist from PBS KIDS

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Summer Specials on Rootle PBS KIDS

Alma’s Way: The Beach Blahs & The Last Sandcastle 

When Alma’s friend Beto is disappointed that the Bronx Beach doesn’t feel like his old beach in San Diego, Alma and Andre try to show him that it’s just as fun. During a trip to the beach, Junior’s sandcastle gets washed away by the tide. Can Alma find a way to cheer him up? 

Watch Alma’s Way Tuesday, 7/16, 3:30 PM, on Rootle. 

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Lyla in the Loop: Lemonade Champs & Double Dutch Dilemma 

Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. Also, Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.  

Watch Lyla in the Loop Tuesday, 7/16, 8 AM, on PBS NC, and Friday, 7/19, 4 PM, on Rootle. 

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Hero Elementary: Super Summertime  

AJ wants to do all the activities on his super fun list, but it’s summertime and everything on his list is a winter activity. Sparks’ Crew works together to devise solutions for adapting to the seasonal changes. Curriculum: Humans devise solutions for adapting to seasonal changes. 

Watch Hero Elementary Wednesday, 7/10, 8:30 PM on Rootle. 

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Curious George, monkey on a horse

Rootle Block Party Star of the Month

Curious George

Curious George is a sweet African monkey who can’t help but run into trouble. George’s friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat, tries very hard to care for George and is always saving the day.  Watch Curious George marathons every Saturday and Sunday, 7–10 AM, and 1–4 PM on Rootle. 

Molly of Denali: Midnight Sun Fun Run & Molly Oodi' Heekha 

It’s the summer solstice, so the sun stays up all night in Qyah! Trini can’t run on her hurt ankle, but she can still cheer! She’s planned a big surprise at the finish line. Who will get there first? Molly and Tooey practice traditional Gwich'in river navigation. Will they be able to steer Auntie Midge's boat to help Grandpa Nat, who is stranded downriver? 

Watch Molly of Denali Friday, 7/19, 8:30 PM on Rootle.  

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