Category Archives: Kids and Family

Bringing Chemistry to Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kait

This year, professor Bassam Shakhashiri will share his passion for chemistry with audiences across the state for the 46th time - watch the show on Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m. and Dec. 25 at 3 p.m. Once Upon a Christmas Cheery … Continue reading →

Get Up and Go With Wisconsin Public Television!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Jonna

Wisconsin Public Television’s PBS Kids Get Up and Go! Day takes place one week from today: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 7! Mark your calendar and join us at this fun-filled, free event that encourages children to live healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Kids and Family | Tagged Events, Get Up and Go, public television, UW Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Life, Wisconsin PBS Kids Get Up and Go! Day, WPT

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PBS Healthy Lunchtime Challenge sends Appleton girl to White House

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Kait

When Jennifer Ganser, a health coach for ThedaCare in Appleton, first read about the PBS Healthy Lunchtime Challenge on Epicurious, she knew right away that it was a good opportunity for her family. “I love cooking and so I thought, … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Kids and Family | Tagged Anna Ganser, Healthy Eating, Jennifer Ganser, Michelle Obama, PBS Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, State Lunch, White House

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Behind the Scenes: Young Performers Initiative

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Megan Aley, Young Performers Initiative Project Manager

Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Megan; I’m the project manager for the Young Performers Initiative, and I’m excited to announce Wisconsin Public Television is launching a new website to provide high-quality resources for music educators! In partnership … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Kids and Family, Resources | Tagged 2012 State Honors Music Project, David Moore, Treble Choir, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Wisconsin School of Music Association, Young Performers Initiative, YPI

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Healthy Eating has its Rewards

Posted on April 23, 2015 by David

A little creativity could earn you and your kids a seat at a state dinner in the White House. The 4th annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge & Kids’ “State Dinner” is seeking out original recipes that are healthy, creative, affordable, delicious … Continue reading →