Lyla in the Loop
"Lyla in the Loop" is a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4-8 about Lyla Loops and her fantastical blue sidekick, Stu, who use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills to help their family, friends, and community! From building homemade carnival games to creating a new sandwich for the family restaurant– Lyla, Stu, and the whole Loops crew tackle challenges with equal servings of humor and heart. Learn More About the Show
Listen to Lyla's Loopcast!
In Lyla and Stu’s brand-new podcast, the duo help solve problems with creativity and input from their friends–real kids from across the country!
Articles
3 Ways to Smooth Out Your Morning Routine
Feeling like your morning routine is a struggle? Here are three ways to improve your routine with kids!
Parenting Hacks That Help Children Become Problem Solvers
In “Lyla in the Loop,” parents Lydia and Louis Loops have a knack for creatively tackling issues that come up in life with kids. Try these parenting tips and tricks from the show.
Everyday Activities for Thinking Like a Computer Scientist
Did you know your family uses computer science skills in your everyday routines? Here’s how, plus seven activities and games for you and your kids to play to boost those skills!
"Lyla in the Loop" Celebrates Family Food Traditions
The newest PBS KIDS show “Lyla in the Loop” honors family food traditions. Here’s why you should too.
Caring for Textured Hair
Learn how “Lyla and Stu’s Hairdos” game explores the process and joy of textured hair care routines, and hear from parents and stylists about their hair care tips and tricks.
Birthday Party
Lyla in the Loop Birthday Party
Get ready for a "Lyla in the Loop" birthday party adventure with printable invitations, thank you notes, and decorations plus ideas for party games and recipes.
Hands-On Activities
Create Your Own Card Game for Family Night
30 min activityMaking up an engaging card game with your child encourages them to think creatively, critically, and strategically, and it’s a great way to spend fun, quality time together!
Dance While You Make Carrot Cake With “Lyla in the Loop!”
90 min activityInvite your child to bake a carrot cake — and then do the Carrot Cake Dance along with Lyla and the Loop family. After the cake is served, teach the dance to the rest of the family.
Make Your Own Carnival Games
90 min activityLyla, Everett, Louisa, and Liana make their own carnival games with household items to cheer up Luke. Bring some carnival fun to your child with these games using items you have at home.
Jamaican Coconut Drops
90 min activityMake these delicious coconut drops inspired by Lyla’s special treat from Auntie Rita!
Turn Your Handprint Into Birds and Jellyfish
30 min activityCreate simple but fun handprint animals with your child. This is a fun way to practice following directions and being creative!
Printables
My Morning Routine
Lyla and her family have a lot to do in the morning — and so do you! Draw or write what you do in your morning routine.
Color by Shape
Color in the picture by using the shape code. Each symbol tells you which color to use.
The Loops Family Coloring Page
Print and color this picture of Lyla and her family.
Silly Sign
Make a silly sign for your house! Think of a rule you’d like your family to follow. Hang your sign where your family can see it, and see if they follow the rule!
"Every Sand-Which Way" Challenge
Invent a new Loops Lunch Special! The sandwich needs to have at least one crunchy, juicy, salty, sweet, and silly ingredient.
“The Carrot Cake Dance”: Mixed Up!
Make your own version of “The Carrot Cake Dance” story. Keep mixing up the story parts to make new stories!
Secret Message Symbols
Use the symbol code to write your own secret message. Give it to someone else to see if they can decode your message into words!
Make Your Own Board Game
Make the rules for your own board game with this printable game page from Lyla in the Loop.
Lyla and Stu Coloring Page
Print and color this picture of Lyla and Stu.
Games
Stu's Delivery Service
Help Stu deliver toys, packages, and groceries to neighbors in the Loops’ apartment building. Design the Stu-Mobile with tools and power-ups to drive around a variety of obstacles and complete the deliveries.
Vacuum Hockey
Lyla and Ev invented a new game, Vacuum Hockey! Try different vacuum nozzles, shoes, and balls to get around obstacles and score points. You can play on your own, or challenge your friends or family to play too.
Stu's Super Stunts
Lyla needs your help teaching Stu new tricks! Stu can do so many surprising things. Experiment with different sequences to see his super stunts at the playground, skate park, and basketball court.
Lyla and Stu's Hairdos
Help style Lyla’s hairdos - wash, brush, braid, and accessorize! Stu can help, too!
Loops Lunch
It’s a busy day at Loops Lunch! Lyla and Stu need help making all the orders. Follow the recipes to make food for the customers during the breakfast, lunch, and dessert rush.
Streaming Free on PBS KIDS
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Lyla in the Loop is produced by Mighty Picnic in Association with Pipeline Studios. Major funding for Lyla in the Loop is provided by: a Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American People; and public television viewers. The contents of this program were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.PBS KIDS and the PBS KIDS Logo are trademarks owned by Public Broadcasting Service. Used with permission.