“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:
- Skillsville YouTube channel
Meet the Characters Playlist
Resources and Activities
Skillsville PBS LearningMedia Collection: Classroom resources include videos, media galleries, activities, background reading and discussion questions.
Links
Instagram instagram.com/skillsvilleofficial
Facebook facebook.com/OfficialSkillsville
Explore Skillsville skillsville.org
Activities, episodes, and more tpt.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/skillsville