Kids Connection

Welcome to the official Kids Connection on NBC Connecticut webpage! Here you will find educational and entertaining content created to connect Connecticut kids to fun and learning!

kids connection Apr 8

Kids Connection: Fun With Science – Snow Slime

Find out the science behind slime in a fun lesson and experiment the whole family can try!

kids connection Mar 25

Kids Connection: Let's Make Art – Hydro Dip Painting
kids connection Mar 12

Kids Connection: Get in the Game – Learn to Ice Skate With Gabrielle Lucivero

kids connection Apr 6

Kids Connection: Fun With Science – Create a Crystal Snowflake

First Alert Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath demonstrates how to make a crystal snowflake and explains the science behind it!
kids connection Feb 11

Fria's Snowflake Search Activity Page

Can you find the identical snowflakes? Download and print Fria’s Snowflake Search activity page!
kids connection Mar 18

Weather Facts With Fria

From chilly winters to scorching summers and everything in between, we experience all different types of weather patterns and events in Connecticut. Here are some fun facts and current records in our ...
Connecticut Apr 12

Read Across America Day Story Time – Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

Ted Koppy reads Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré. Story by Anika Aldamuy Denise, Illustrated by Paola Escobar

kids connection Mar 22

Hartford Children Under Five Years Old Can Receive Free Books Monthly Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners.
kids connection Jan 22

Snow Monster's Classroom: What Is Winter?

Fria joins NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan in Snow Monster’s classroom to learn all about winter in New England!
kids connection Dec 19, 2020

Snow Monster's Classroom: What Is a Meteorologist?

Fria joins Kaitlyn McGrath in Snow Monster’s Classroom to learn What is a Meteorologist?
kids connection Dec 19, 2020

Kids Connection: Meet Fria!

Snow Monster’s sidekick, best friend and newest member of the NBC Connecticut First Alert Weather Team – Fria!
kids connection Jan 30

Kids Connection Bonus Activities

Printable maze, word search and more!
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Let's Make Art: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating

Mike and Molly Hydeck create some spooky and fun designs from materials around the house.
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Kids Connection: Fun with Science – Why Do Leaves Change Colors?

First Alert Meteorologist Josh Cingranelli explains fall weather changes, then join First Alert Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath on a nature adventure!
kids connection 4 hours ago

Kids Connection Recipe: Pumpkin Fluff Dip

CT LIVE’s Taylor Kinzler shows you how to cook up Pumpkin Fluff Dip!
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Kids Connection: Let's Make Art – Make Your Own Playdough

Learn how to make colorful homemade playdough with Mike and Molly Hydeck!
kids connection Apr 12

Kids Connection: Let's Make Art – Gratitude Jar

A Gratitude Jar is easy to make and can remind us of all that we are thankful for!
snow monster Apr 12

Create Your Own Snow Monster Ornament

Your holiday decorations can be complete with the Beast of the Northeast!
kids connection Apr 12

Kids Connection: Story Time – The Little Book of Giving Holiday Edition

Story by Zack Bush & Laurie Friedman, Illustrated by Sarah Van Evera
kids connection Feb 11

Printable Snow Monster Valentines

Let someone know you think they are the coolest this Valentine’s Day with a Snow Monster valentine!

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