Apples to Zebras

Apples to Zebras is an innovative early learning initiative from WGTE Public Media! It’s an exciting series of 26 short videos — one for each letter of the alphabet — and each one is paired with an iconic Lucas County landmark. These engaging videos help instill letter recognition and sound awareness in young learners, giving them skills that can help them succeed in school. In addition, Apples to Zebras videos are designed to encourage families to get out an explore everything that makes Lucas County and great place to live and play!

Watch for Apples to Zebras events for families and teachers, made possible by the Board of Lucas County Commissioners.

About the Host

Kelsey Kaczala has been an elementary school music teacher for over a dozen years and is a graduate of Maumee High School and Bowling Green State University. A lifelong vocalist, she especially enjoys singing Broadway music, and she played lead roles in such musicals as West Side Story, The Sound of Music and Hello Dolly. She strives to inspire her students every day — just as they inspire her — and she brings her energy to Apples to Zebras as well, helping inspire young learners to discover the alphabet and local landmarks.

Upcoming Events

Little Boo at the Zoo - October 15th/16th from 10-3PM

Visit the WGTE booth at Little Boo at the Toledo Zoo.  This is a trick-or-treat event for young kids! Enjoy the fall fun. Meet cool characters and see fun animal demonstrations, all while collecting candy!  You can also learn while having fun and receive some cool Apples to Zebras merch.

Learn more here: https://toledozoo.org/events/little-boo

WGTE Movie Night: Super Why! - November 6th at 6PM

Join us for a double night of fun as we watch an episode of the new Super Why's Comic Book Adventures and get an exclusive first look at the Apples to Zebras videos for letters F-J!

Watch the videos, engage in hands-on literacy activities, enjoy a treat, collect the F-J flip deck pages and go home with more literacy fun to do at home 

Apples to Zebras events for families and teachers are made possible by the Board of Lucas County Commissioners.

Apples to Zebras Location Partners