Special episode of Arthur marks 'Better Speech and Hearing Month'

Maria has always been a silent fixture in Mr. Ratburn’s third-grade class. But her time to speak has finally come. There’s just one problem: how do you solve a stutter like Maria’s?

"Maria Speaks" (ARUR 1906) premieres Tuesday, May 24, 2016, during Better Speech and Hearing Month.

Arthur features characters of all backgrounds and abilities -- this new episode is a wonderful opportunity to see how Maria perseveres and doesn't let her stutter prevent her from pursuing activities she enjoys. Watch Arthur weekdays at 4 p.m. on Rhode Island PBS.

Earth Day at the Audubon with Cyberchase and Rhode Island PBS Kids!

Join us Friday, April 22, 2016, for the Earth Day Extravaganza at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street (Rt 114) Bristol, RI from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come visit us at the Rhode Island PBS Kids Club table! We’ll have CYBERCHASE tote bags, coloring pages, and earth science activity sheets for children. Rhode Island PBS Kids Club members,wear your member medallion for a special treat!

Audubon’s Earth Day Extravaganza lets you explore the seashore with nets and buckets, make a natural craft, try your hand at an outdoor scavenger hunt on the wildlife refuge, and explore nature’s artifacts at the biofacts table. Activities are free with admission.

For information about Audubon’s programs all week long during April vacation,visit asri.org.

And watch Cyberchase weekdays at 9 a.m. onWSBE Learn digital 36.2 | Cox 808 | Verizon 478 | Full Channel 89

Wild Kratts introduces Baby Buddies app

PBS KIDS has announced the launch of the all-new WILD KRATTS Baby Buddies App, a science-focused app based on the popular animal-themed kids series, now available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. In WILD KRATTS Baby Buddies, kids join Kratt brothers Chris and Martin on a creature-sitting adventure in the African Savannah, as they help care for baby animals. Intended for children ages 3-8, the app gives kids the opportunity to learn about animal care and science.

In addition to feeding, washing, protecting and playing with the baby animals, the WILD KRATTS Baby Buddies app allows children to discover something new and exciting every time they play. The animals include a baby elephant, cheetah, zebra, aardvark, and crocodile.

WILD KRATTS airs weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on Rhode Island PBS. In each episode, creature adventurers Chris and Martin Kratt take children and their families along on extraordinary animal-powered adventures. The show transforms the Kratt Brothers, creators of the award-winning Kratts’ Creatures and Emmy-winning Zoboomafoo, into animated versions of themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats, showcasing key science concepts along the way. The series is a co-production of The Kratt Brothers Company and Emmy-winning 9 Story Entertainment.

The WILD KRATTS Baby Buddies App is now available for $1.99 from the App Store, Amazon and Google Play.

'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!' on Stage at The Vets

The legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and airing weekdays at 6 a.m. on Rhode Island PBS and at noon on Learn. 

Now, Daniel and his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! 

This live theatrical production is filled with singing, dancing, laughter and "grr-ific" surprises and will warm the hearts of multiple generations. 

Rhode Island PBS is excited to offer VIP tickets to see Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium for two shows on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. VIP tickets include a special meet and greet and photo opportunity. 

The Rhode Island PBS Kids Club will be at the 2 p.m. show, so stop by and see us in the lobby! Parents, if your little ones are members of the Rhode Island PBS Kids Club, have them wear their medals to the show, and they will receive a special treat when they come visit our table! 

If you'd like to sign up your child(ren) for a Rhode Island PBS Kids Club membership, please click here. Please note that tickets are limited and will sell out fast, so get yours today! Please call 401-222-3636 x209 or visit www.vmari.com for more information.