At a recent family weekend, I was amused by the number of times one kiddo said to another, “IRL”, by way of clarification. This was, of course, to indicate that the topic of discussion was in reference to something occurring “in real life”, as opposed to a digital space. I realized that the default assumption for some youngsters was that we were probably talking about an online interaction unless we made clear we were talking about “IRL” occurrences. I found that generational gap absolutely fascinating. 

If you’re looking for some IRL fun to have with the little learners in your life, I do hope you’ll mark your calendar and join us at Seuss Science Day on March 7. While public television excels at meeting kids online with the very best of educational games and activities, we also believe deeply in the power of community and connection. Seuss Science Day is a joyful, smile-inducing illustration of that power. 

We partner with the YMCA and pack the place with dozens of community organizations who share our mission to educate children and our passion for making it FUN! It’s a day full of science experiments, story times, crafts, and more. Best of all, it’s accessible to all families, because attendance is free. Learn more at www.optv.org/seuss. 

Thank you for supporting public television in the Ozarks and powering all the education, information, and entertainment OPT offers – on the air, online, and IRL!

Rachel Knight
General Manager