Kids and Families

Do You Have a Story to Tell?

We're looking for good stories from children in kindergarten through third grade. Check out the KET Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. Learn more.

Martha Goes to Washington

The new president is looking for a dog to live in the White House, and Martha knows the perfect pooch for the job! Don’t miss this special President’s Day episode of Martha Speaks. • Monday, Feb. 15 at 7:30/6:30 a.m. CT and 3:30/2:30 p.m. CT on KET • Catch four more brand-new episodes for an all-premiere week from Feb. 15-19.
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Valentine Specials

Your favorite animated characters will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with special episodes on Friday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Look for heartfelt programming on Arthur, Barney & Friends, Caillou, Clifford, Curious George, Cyberchase, Dragon Tales, Maya & Miguel, Super Why! and WordWorld.

Rolling on the River

We take a steamboat cruise on the Ohio River in KET’s Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville, the latest addition to the field trip series. On the Web site, you can watch the video, explore areas of the steamboat, and watch an animated explanation of the Belle’s steam system. Kids will also enjoy playing our interactive Belle game, “How Well Do You Know the Belle?”

For Parents and Professionals

Our weekly child care hour offers programs on parenting and child development that will benefit anyone who cares for children. • Mondays at 1 p.m./noon CT on KET • And early childhood professionals can use these programs—plus a library of other past productions—to earn credit toward state licensing requirements. See our Child Care Training pages for schedule and registration information.

KET Family Fun Club

Enroll your children or grandchildren in the KET Family Fun Club, and we’ll wish them a happy birthday on the air and online! Plus, each member gets a special welcome packet with lots of fun activities, newsletters, invitations to special events, and a birthday card with an extra treat inside. Sign your family up today!

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