Friends Of OETA, Inc.

08/13/2026

Friends of OETA wants to help you stay informed about the latest news, updates and conversations surrounding OETA.

Sign up through https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/87KGutl/SaveOETA to receive occasional updates on important news, legislative developments, advocacy opportunities, public statements and other ways you can help support OETA’s future.

Your voice matters, and staying informed is one of the simplest ways to stand alongside the Oklahoma families, educators and communities who rely on OETA.

08/11/2026

Not all days are sunny days… sometimes they can be pretty stormy.

✅ The best thing to do is be prepared.

⛈️ Watch Storm on Sesame Street LIVE throughout the month on PBS Kids and make sure to check out this guide from our friends Sesame Street in Communities mmunities to extend the learning with parent tips and activities for children: https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/weathering-a-storm-together-storm-on-sesame-street-view-and-do-family-guide/

08/06/2026

Friends of OETA wants to thank our engineers for always being available and ready to address outages, whether it's during rain, heat, sleet or shine.

Help us in thanking our engineers for their time and dedication! ⛈☀💨

Keeping connected, no matter the circumstances, is the top priority of all the engineers who keep OETA on air. That’s why we have multiple people who are ready and on call 24/7, rain or shine.

Join us in thanking the OETA Engineering Team for all the time and hours they put in to keep our systems up and running! We appreciate all your hard work.

07/28/2026

A new school year brings new students and plenty of preparation. As Oklahoma educators welcome students back to the classroom, they deserve resources that support the important work ahead.

Through PBS LearningMedia, teachers can access free videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printable materials for a variety of subjects and grade levels.

To the educators using these tools: thank you for allowing OETA to be part of your classroom this school year.

Explore free educational resources at oeta.tv/education 🎒

07/23/2026

Some learn by watching. Some learn by listening. Some need to move, play, repeat or ask lots of questions. Accessible educational media gives families more ways to find what works for their children. 📚

OETA is grateful to be one of the resources Oklahoma families can turn to.

What is your family's favorite way to learn?

07/21/2026

Educational opportunities should not depend on where a family lives. 🗺

Through OETA’s statewide broadcast network and digital resources, families in communities across Oklahoma can access programs designed to encourage learning and discovery.

Your continued viewership helps demonstrate how much these resources matter.

Let us know what resource is most important to you and we may feature you in a future post!

07/16/2026

Learning is not one-size-fits-all, and with the PBS KIDS Games app, it does not have to be. 🤝

Through free and accessible resources like the PBS KIDS Games app, OETA helps families across Oklahoma discover learning opportunities that can go wherever they go. Children can play educational games anytime, anywhere, with familiar PBS KIDS characters that make learning feel fun and engaging.

Over the last five months, 359,567 digital users of OETA’s audience played games like Phoebe & Jay’s Signs and Seek, Alma’s Way: Create with Alma, Lyla in the Loop: Stu Delivery Service, and more from popular PBS KIDS series.

Each game builds on the same topics and ideas families see in PBS KIDS programming, giving children another way to practice problem-solving, creativity, literacy, and everyday learning skills. OETA helps connect families to trusted, free resources that support learning beyond the screen.

The PBS KIDS Games app is available for free on Apple and Android devices.

07/14/2026

When OETA brings stories like this into Oklahoma homes, children like Marjorie have the chance to see themselves reflected on screen.

For Marjorie, watching Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood meant seeing a character with leg braces and feeling represented by a show she loves.

Friends of OETA is proud to support programming, resources, and activities like Guided Viewing that help families connect with the stories that can reflect the many experiences of Oklahomans.

What OETA or PBS program has helped you or your family feel seen? 📺🤝

07/09/2026

How do you practice Guided Viewing at home? 🤔

Guided Viewing turns screen time into a shared learning experience. With a little guidance, parents and caregivers can help children ask questions, make connections, reflect, and apply new ideas to everyday life.

The four stages are Identify, Connect, Think and Learn, and Apply. Together, they help make educational programming more meaningful for families.

Friends of OETA is committed to helping Oklahoma families access free resources like Guided Viewing because every child deserves access to opportunities that support curiosity, confidence, and growth.

Swipe through to learn how to bring Guided Viewing into your family’s routine.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our giveaway! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who followed Friends of OETA, shared their hometown, and told us about their favorite OETA shows.

We loved hearing from viewers across Oklahoma and learning about the programs that have informed, inspired, and entertained you and your families over the years. Your responses are a reminder of the connection OETA has built with communities statewide, and why Friends of OETA is proud to support public media for all Oklahomans.

Thank you for celebrating with us! ❤