Let’s Learn television series primary logo.
Tallahassee, FL: Let’s Learn, The WNET Group’s daily instructional learning series for children ages 4 to 7, launches new episodes on letslearn.org and beginning November 3rd at 9 AM on WFSU KIDS 360. The new season of 15 episodes includes Wordsville, a live-action detective series starring kids, produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment (Odd Squad, Jane, Lockdown).
Let’s Learn serves as a supplemental resource to support children’s learning at home and in the classroom. A dynamic and diverse group of educators engage kids ages 4-7 in multidisciplinary lessons. The one-hour shows have thematically linked segments focusing on topics including where we live, transformation, the five senses, water, plants and transportation. Literacy lessons are based on the science of reading, and storybook read-aloud segments feature diverse characters. The program also explores math, science, social studies, the arts and social-emotional learning.
Let’s Learn includes content from Brooklyn Preschool of Science, Dancing Classrooms, Divinity Roxx, the Feel Your Best Self program at the University of Connecticut, Figure Skating in Harlem, Grammy-nominated artist Fyütch, Houston Zoo, New Victory, New York City Public Schools, New-York Historical Society, Studio in a School, and WUCF’s Meet the Helpers.
Wordsville follows 9-year-old best friends and word detectives Gabby and Sly as they solve word mysteries in a town entirely populated by kids, including Baker Graham, Reporter Read, Singer Melody, Artist Clay, Athlete Glory and Scientist Cosmo. Each humorous seven-minute episode builds vocabulary knowledge. Synonyms and antonyms help kids understand new words and their meanings.
“Let’s Learn continues to serve a critical need supporting young learners,” said Sandra Sheppard, director and executive producer of kids’ media and education for
The WNET Group. “These latest episodes add to our vast collection of content, providing caregivers and educators with a trusted media resource to help their children learn. This season we are particularly excited to introduce Wordsville, an engaging series that explores vocabulary with both fun and nuance.”
Let’s Learn’s library of more 265 full episodes and 850 segments are available to stream on demand on letslearn.org. To enhance the learning opportunities, the website offers playlists; search tools to find segments by subjects, topics and curriculum themes; and printable activity sheets. American Sign Language (ASL) translations are added to a collection of story segments on the website. Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let’s Learn in the classroom on PBS Learning Media. Letslearn.org was recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences as a 28th Annual Webby Awards honoree in the category of General Desktop & Mobile Sites – Education.
Episodes of Let’s Learn are captioned in English and Spanish and include descriptive video information (DVI). Episodes with DVI and segments with ASL are also available on the U.S. Department of Education accessible television portal.
Let’s Learn is a production of The WNET Group. The program is distributed nationally by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). Sheppard and Jill Peters are executive producers. Hannah Dawe is coordinating producer. Ellie Janszky is educational content producer.
Major funding for Let’s Learn is provided by The JPB Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the New York State Education Department.
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About The WNET Group
The WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBS KIDS, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; newsroom NJ Spotlight News; and FAST channel PBS Nature. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to more than 5 million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, and Amanpour and Company, and trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive “Mission US” history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.
About Sinking Ship Entertainment
With a proud heritage spanning two decades, Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) stands as a global leader in production, distribution, VFX and interactive content creation, with a focus on children’s and family-oriented programming. The company’s illustrious track record includes the receipt of 26 Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, underscoring its unwavering dedication to storytelling excellence, educational content, inclusivity and providing globally resonant entertainment. Renowned for pioneering original series such as Jane (Apple TV+), Ghostwriter (Apple TV+), Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures (Nickelodeon), and Odd Squad (PBS KIDS), SSE has solidified its international reputation for delivering premium content across more than 30 series. SSE’s distribution division was recognized in Kidscreen Magazine’s Hot50 list in 2023 for its export excellence. Many of the company’s titles have been sold in over 200 countries worldwide, through partnerships with public, commercial and streaming platforms alike.
About WFSU Public Media
WFSU Public Media enriches lives and cultivates diverse perspectives by connecting our community through media content and services that inform, educate, and entertain. WFSU is both an NPR and PBS member providing quality public broadcasting services to the north Florida and south Georgia areas.
WFSU Public Media also provides community engagement and educational services. Examples include Ready To Learn Learning Neighborhoods, the American Graduate Project, Jobs Explained, and children’s projects and events associated with PBS KIDS, and sponsored by our wonderful community and statewide businesses.
For more information about the series, visit: letslearn.org.
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