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PBS Kids debuts new series “Molly of Denali” July 15th.
This July, PBS Distribution will begin streaming MOLLY OF DENALI, the first nationally distributed animated series in the U.S. to feature a Native American and Alaska Native lead character. I had a chance to see a preview at the last PBS press tour and I absolutely fell in love with this show! The creators of the show attention to detail in making sure each segment showcased the wonderful Native American customs and beliefs. The show introduces children to a way of life they might not have known about but is so very interesting. And I love that lead character is a feisty Native American girl who shares her customs with viewers. The…
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PBS KIDS + Austism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and in an effort to promote awareness, acceptance and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, PBS KIDS will be airing special shows featuring autistic characters throughout the month. I love that they are introducing Julia, a new friend to Sesame Street fans! PBS also has great online resources for parents and teachers to learn more. The full list of Autism-focused episodes airing in April can be found below. The PBS Parents website has articles from doctors, disability experts and special education teachers on everything from identifying autism to educational needs, creating inclusive environments for autistic children and more. Lastly, PBS Learning Media has…
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PBS KIDS PREMIERES NEW ONE-HOUR DINOSAUR TRAIN SPECIAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
PBS KIDS PREMIERES NEW ONE-HOUR DINOSAUR TRAIN SPECIAL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 “What’s at the Center of the Earth?” takes kids on a new science adventure PBS KIDS’ series DINOSAUR TRAIN will premiere an all-new one-hour special, “What’s at the Center of the Earth?,” on Monday, February 20. Created by Craig Bartlett (READY JET GO!) and produced by The Jim Henson Company, DINOSAUR TRAIN encourages kids ages 3-6 to apply scientific thinking as they discover new types of dinosaur species, and to embrace the living sciences of paleontology and natural science. We plan to watch it as well since my daughter is learning about rocks and minerals in her fourth…
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Be Sure to Check Out PBS Kids Holiday Programming this Month!
The holiday season is here and PBS KIDS’ favorites are back with new holiday episodes! Starting December 1, kids can celebrate the holiday season with new and returning favorite movies and episodes from THOMAS & FRIENDS, SPLASH AND BUBBLES, READY JET GO!, and more! We love PBS KIDS’ programming and look forward to watching ODD SQUAD together. My daughter likes to play spy games and I think a lot of that has to do with ODD SQUAD! What are some of your children’s favorite PBS shows? PBS Kids New Programming THOMAS & FRIENDS Premieres December 12 “Christmas Time” Cranky Christmas: Sir Topham Hatt…
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PBS Kids “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD
PBS KIDS’ “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD one-hour special and the return of Halloween-themed family favorites from various series! On Monday, October 5, PBS KIDS will premiere “ODD SQUAD: Against the Odds,” which will include five 11-minute stories with Olive, Otto and the rest of the gang as they solve the community’s strange problems. Related games, clips and full episodes will also be available on PBS KIDS digital platforms throughout the month. ODD SQUAD is one of our favorite new shows! You can read our interview with the creators, Tim McKeon (Adventure Time) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company) of this popular show here. What is your child’s…
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Tips for Parents During and After an Emergency
Living in Southern California you can’t help but wonder when the next big earthquake might come along. It is a scary feeling when you don’t have any control over the forces that be. A few years back there was a large one that kept shaking the house so we ran into our daughter’s room and started running down the stairs with her in our arms. In hindsight, I realize this might not be the best strategy as you don’t want to be caught on stairs in a big earthquake. September is National Preparedness Month and PBS Kids has come up with some tips for parents to help them in the case of an emergency. …
