Play games and watch videos from Skillsville at https://pbskids.org/skillsville
“Skillsville,” an animated series that encourages kids ages 4-8 to “power up” the skills they need for future success in careers and everyday life! In each episode, friends Cora, Dev, and Rae solve real life problems by using the strategies they’ve learned in “Skillsville,” a video game where the players get to manage their own virtual city. By trying out various jobs, the gamers help keep the city running smoothly, and when things go wrong, it’s up to the three friends to find a creative solution. Skillsville engages children as they follow the adventures of Cora, Dev, and Rae and watch them enter the virtual world of Skillsville. There, they transform into avatars and take on jobs to help the city thrive.
In each episode, the friends practice success skills, a set of executive functioning skills that help them learn and solve problems. These skills include think differently, focus, feel, organize, and remember. As they face challenges in their jobs, Cora, Dev, and Rae practice strategies that support these skills, helping them stay on track, adapt to new situations, and work together to find solutions. They also apply these skills outside the game, showing children how to use these strategies in their own lives to overcome challenges with creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
Where to Watch:
- WXXI Kids website Live Stream or PBSKIDS.org and the PBS KIDS free Video App. (Download)
- PBS KIDS YouTube channel
Skillsville PBS KIDS for Parents Page: Articles & Printables & Games
Skillsville PBS KIDS Games: Sound It Out
Skillsville PBS LearningMedia Collection: Classroom resources include videos, media galleries, activities, background reading and discussion questions.
Skillsville Episode Playlist: Play individual episodes from the series.
Skillsville Live Full Episode Compilation: Watch on PBSKIDS.org or the PBS KIDS YouTube Playlist or the PBS KIDS Video App for Full Episodes and Songs
Skillsville Theme Song