1. Smart Start Kids

    Smart Start Kids is a locally produced children's program for 3- to 5-year olds and their families. Local children are the "stars" of the show and go "behind the scenes" of interesting places throughout North Carolina. Besides fun, educational "field trips," host Willa Brigham, encourages children to share their stories, sing songs, ask questions and play along. Smart Start Kids began airing on WRAL in October 2002 and won a Mid-South Regional Emmy Award in the Children's Educational Program category in 2004. Besides WRAL, Capitol Broadcasting Company also broadcasts this program on its stations in Charlotte and Wilmington and shares this award-winning program with statewide television station UNC-TV.

    1. Jun 4, 2007
  2. Smart Start Kids: Episode 3

    1. Oct 26, 2008
  3. Smart Start Kids: May 17, 2008

    1. May 17, 2008
  4. Smart Start Kids: May 24, 2008

    1. May 25, 2008
  5. Smart Start Kids: May 31, 2008

    1. Jun 1, 2008
  6. Smart Start Kids: June 14, 2008

    1. Jun 15, 2008
  7. Smart Start Kids: June 21, 2008

    1. Jun 21, 2008
  8. Smart Start Kids: June 28, 2008

    1. Jun 28, 2008
  9. Smart Start Kids: July 5, 2008

    1. Jul 5, 2008
  10. Smart Start Kids: July 12, 2008

    1. Jul 13, 2008
  11. Smart Start Kids: July 19, 2008

    1. Jul 19, 2008
  12. Smart Start Kids: July 26, 2008

    1. Jul 26, 2008
  13. Smart Start Kids: Aug. 16, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Aug 16, 2008
  14. Smart Start Kids: Aug. 23, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Aug 23, 2008
  15. Smart Start Kids: Aug. 30, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Aug 30, 2008
  16. Smart Start Kids: Sept. 13, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Sep 13, 2008
  17. Smart Start Kids: Sept. 27, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Sep 28, 2008
  18. Smart Start Kids: Oct. 11, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Oct 11, 2008
  19. Smart Start Kids: Oct. 18, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Oct 18, 2008
  20. Smart Start Kids: Nov. 1, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Nov 1, 2008
  21. Smart Start Kids: Episode 63

    This weekend, we learn about paper and papermaking with artist and teacher John Dancy-Jones in Raleigh. At Briarcliff Elementary in Cary, Willa and friends tell a story about building a beautiful birdhouse. And, in Rocky Mount, we visit Clifton May to see how he makes fabulous sculptures from scrap metal.

    1. Nov 8, 2008
  22. Smart Start Kids: Nov. 29, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Nov 29, 2008
  23. Smart Start Kids

    See who rings the bells above Duke University’s chapel.

    1. Dec 6, 2008
  24. Smart Start Kids: Dec. 13, 2008

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Dec 13, 2008
  25. Smart Start Kids: Episode 30

    A special holiday program celebrates the joy of giving during Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

    1. Dec 27, 2008
  26. Smart Start Kids: Dec. 27, 2008

    Learn how to make fruitcake at Southern Supreme's factory, and see how dogs learn how to act for movies and TV.

    1. Dec 27, 2008
  27. Smart Start Kids: Episode 46

    Come aboard the Catawba Queen at Lake Norman, the state's largest manmade lake in North Carolina! Visit Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory of Charlotte for a tour of his office. McCrory reminds kids to wear their bike helmets and stay safe.

    1. Mar. 7, 2009
  28. Smart Start Kids: Episode 50

    This weekend, Smart Start Kids takes the plunge with a swimming lesson at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA. In Cumberland Co., Willa and kids tell a story about some very tricky spaghetti. And, we visit Spence's Farm in Orange Co., where we "pay" the animals for the work they do and the food they give us.

    1. Jan 3, 2009
  29. Smart Start Kids Episode 51

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids show lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. Jan 10, 2009
  30. Smart Start Kids: Episode 52

    Visit the eye doctor at the Duke Eye Center in Durham. Willa and friends from the Northern Regional Ready to Learn Center in Wake Co., tell a story about some chilly weather. And, at the Equine Health Center in Southern Pines we find out why horses wear shoes.

    1. Jan 17, 2009
  31. Smart Start Kids: Episode 53

    We peek in on some baby birds in a birdhouse built by Wendell's birdhouse builder, Stuart Shearin. We even build some tiny birdhouses ourselves. In Wake Forest, Willa and kids tell a story about a cousin who comes to visit. And in Moore Co., Smart Start Kids helps with some old-fashioned household chores at Malcolm Blue Farm.

    1. Jan 24, 2009
  32. Smart Start Kids: Episode 54

    We move dirt, dig holes and lift HEAVY rocks at Caterpillar in Clayton. In Wake Co., Willa and kids tell a story about a grandmother getting some exercise, including riding a bicycle. And, near Zebulon, we meet Vicki Hartrich, an artist who turns garden gourds into beautiful works of art.

    1. Jan. 31, 2009
  33. Smart Start Kids: Episode 55

    Go underwater and behind-the-scenes at the North Carolina Aquarium. Then, hear a story about Outer Space and explore forest of sculptures.

    1. Feb. 15, 2009
  34. Smart Start Kids: Episode 56

    Willa and friends visit Lee's Shoes in Dunn to see how taps are put on tap shoes. Then, Willa puts those shoes to work in a tap dancing class with a group of kids at Janice's Fabulous Feet Dance Studio in Dunn. In Chapel Hill, we make colorful balls wrapped in wool with felt artist Annette Ringeisen.

    1. Feb. 14, 2009
  35. Smart Start Kids: Episode 57

    Meet fun and fascinating animals at Noah's Landing in Coats. Listen to a story about a mysterious gift that helps the recipient see things differently. Get a meal and practice good manners with Ms. Donna from Amazing Grace Etiquette.

    1. Feb. 21, 2009
  36. Smart Start Kids: Episode 59

    Visit musician Tony Williamson and his son, Hardy, at their cabin in Siler City. Tony tells us about his favorite musical instrument, the mandolin. Willa tells a story about a very big house. Meet "Weaver," a fabulous foxhound in Chapel Hill who is top dog in his sport, "dog agility."

    1. Feb. 28, 2009
  37. Smart Start Kids: Episode 60

    Learn how to make furniture with the artisans at Duke Homestead.

    1. Mar. 14, 2009
  38. Smart Start Kids: Episode 61

    See some friendly insects at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham. And Durham dancer Jody Cassell shares her story, "Where's Leon?" with kids at the Durham Arts Council.

    1. Mar. 21, 2009
  39. Smart Start Kids: Episode 62

    Visit puppeteer Hobey Ford and his Golden Rod Puppets at Artsplosure's in Raleigh. In Cary, Willa and friends tell a story about making cookies. Then, 4-year-old Alexabelle and her mother make a favorite Puerto Rican dish, "Pastelillos."

    1. Mar. 28, 2009
  40. Smart Start Kids: Episode 63

    Learn about paper and papermaking with Raleigh artist John Dancy-Jones in Raleigh. At Briarcliff Elementary in Cary, Willa and friends tell a story about building a beautiful birdhouse. In Rocky Mount, visit Clifton May to see how he makes fabulous sculptures from scrap metal.

    1. Apr. 4, 2009
  41. Smart Start Kids: Episode 64

    This week, the kids learn about photography at Barton College, hear a colorful gardening story and visit folk artist in Lucama.

    1. Apr. 19, 2009
  42. Smart Start Kids: April 18, 2009

    The kids see old-style furniture made at Duke Homestead and share their favorite things, such as swimming.

    1. Apr. 19, 2009
  43. Smart Start Kids: April 25, 2009

    Learn how the carillon rings in Duke University's Tower.

    1. Apr. 25, 2009
  44. Smart Start Kids: May 2, 2009

    Learn how to make music with the father of one of the children, Jack Harret, at his studio.

    1. May. 2, 2009
  45. Smart Start Kids: May 9, 2009

    The children learn how you can have fun with even plain brown, cardboard boxes.

    1. May. 10, 2009
  46. Smart Start Kids: May 16, 2009

    The children learn some stretches in a visit to Chapel Hill Tennis Club, then listen to the sounds of traditional Chinese instruments.

    1. May. 16, 2009
  47. Smart Start Kids: May 23, 2009

    Learn how to make tasty fruit cakes at Southern Supreme’s store in Bear Creek.

    1. May. 23, 2009
  48. Smart Start Kids: May 30, 2009

    Willa and the kids play with a women’s soccer team, tell stories about exercise, and visit the Sunshine Lavendar garden in Durham.

    1. May. 30, 2009
  49. Smart Start Kids: June 6, 2009

    Exercises help small hands learn how to do big jobs, and Willa and the kids make up a story playing the I-Spy-With-My-Little-Eye game.

    1. Jun. 6, 2009