Alabama Public Television Education

09/26/2026

SUPER WHY’S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES follows the Super Readers on out-of-this-world adventures as they use their own unique literacy powers and gadgets to protect Reader Valley from a group of silly Super Villains – with help from the viewer, “Super You.”

Watch SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES October 5 at 8:30 AM on Alabama Public Television or the PBS KIDS app!

09/25/2026

Mister C and the Science Crew have found activities that are sure to be music to everyone’s ears. Today we’re exploring instruments and the amazing artists that know how to play them. We’ll meet talented young musicians from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, examine how vibrations make sound, and try building one of Mister C’s famous balloon air horns.

Watch today at 2:30 PM on Alabama Public Television! Mister C

09/24/2026

Sloss Furnaces was key to Birmingham's rise in the late 1800s. The factory produced pig iron that shipped worldwide. In 1981, it became a National Historic Landmark. Today, it's a community center for metal artists, a haunted house in October, and a place of pride for Alabama. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Subscribe to our channel to watch the latest upload from our series YELLOWHAMMER HISTORY HUNT!

09/23/2026

Introduce children to the concepts of reducing waste, reusing materials, and the basics of recycling during this engaging, 2-hour on-demand training.

Utilizing PBS KIDS resources and activities, early childhood educators will explore fun and accessible ways to integrate environmental stewardship into daily activities.

This professional development course is 'on-demand' and may be taken online. Use the information below to find out how to enroll.

09/22/2026

Invite students to investigate the signs of fall through a creative PBS KIDS Nature Cat science activity! As they explore seasonal colors and changing landscapes, learners can connect observations of the natural world with their own artistic creations. (Grades: PreK-K) 🍁 PBS KIDS

09/21/2026

Check out this sneak peek of DIY SCIENCE TIME'S October 16 episode at the Birmingham Zoo! Mister C chats with Elephant Manager Shay Hoffman and learns about the zoo's elephant herd. 🐘

We're grateful for our partnership with The Birmingham Zoo for this special Alabama episode and our family-friendly event, "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure," this Thursday!

Watch DIY SCIENCE TIME Fridays at 2:30 PM on Alabama Public Television!

09/20/2026

Carl knows that friends are there to listen, help, and remind you that you’re never alone! Watch CARL THE COLLECTOR on the PBS Kids app! PBS KIDS

09/19/2026

Join APT on Saturday, October 3, 10 AM-2 PM at 1601 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203, and collaborate with local families to celebrate your community while learning where local transportation can take you! PBS KIDS Alma's Way City of Birmingham Government

Register your family for this free event at: aptv.org/events/almas-way-explore-your-city/

09/18/2026

Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to put the DIY into today’s adventure. We’re going to take the biggest science concepts we can find and see if we can find a way to do it ourselves! Get ready to 3d print, create zipline flyers and visit a maker space.

Watch today at 2:30 PM on Alabama Public Television! Mister C

09/17/2026

Walk students through the fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution with resources that examine its creation, ratification, and lasting significance. This collection helps students investigate the issues that shaped the Constitution and the new government it established. (Grades: 6-12) PBS Teachers

This collection includes resources that support teaching the fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution. Students will understand the issues involved in the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution, the new government it established, and its continuing significance.