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PBS Announces New Shows at Summer Press Tour
PBS KIDS ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FAN FAVORITE WITH NEW DIGITAL SERIES: THE RUFF RUFFMAN SHOW Series From WGBH Boston Will Premiere September 28 on PBS KIDS Digital Platforms This week at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS KIDS announced that this fall, the star of the classic series FETCH! WITH RUFF RUFFMAN returns in THE RUFF RUFFMAN SHOW, an all-new short-form animated digital series designed to help kids ages 4-8 learn core science concepts through videos, game-play and hands-on activities. The PBS KIDS series stars canine host extraordinaire Ruff Ruffman, who, along with his assistants Blossom and Chet, answers questions from real kids, takes on challenges and learns the value of perseverance—all while modeling…
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WILD ALASKA LIVE is part of PBS “Summer of Adventure” and Premieres July 23rd!
Teams for PBS and the BBC – including Emmy Award®-winning hosts Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt – make their way to Alaska this week for the live, three-night, multi-platform natural-history adventure that premieres July 23 at 8:00 PM ET, with new episodes on July 26 and 30 at 8:00 PM ET. My mother and I actually lived in Alaska for about a year when I was really little! She says it is one of the most beautiful places she has ever lived and I have been itching to go back there for a visit someday! But in the meantime, I am excited to catch WILD ALASKA LIVE this weekend and watch The Kratt…
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PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC is coming to PBS Kids next February!
On February 19, 2018, PBS KIDS will premiere PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC (watch a sneak peek here), a new animated series that will encourage children to explore the arts and spark creativity. Produced by WGBH Boston and based on the best-selling HarperCollins Pinkalicious book series by Victoria Kann, this new multiplatform media property will be available nationwide on PBS stations, the new 24/7 PBS KIDS channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms. Designed for children ages 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages kids to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, covering areas such as music, dance and visual arts. PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC follows the adventures of Pinkalicious and her brother…
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PBS KIDS PLUG & PLAY™, The First Kids’ Television and Playtime Streaming Stick
In partnership with Ematic, the kidSAFE® Coppa-certified PBS KIDS Plug & Play lets families access educational content anywhere – no Wi-Fi needed – with sing-alongs, games, streaming videos and more. PBS KIDS, the leader in children’s educational media, has a new way for families to access educational content wherever they go with the launch of the PBS KIDS Plug & Play. The first kids’ TV and playtime streaming stick, PBS KIDS Plug & Play provides a one-stop destination for a variety of PBS KIDS educational content. Pre-loaded with sing-alongs, exclusive games and other original content that can all be accessed without Wi-Fi, PBS KIDS Plug & Play transforms any TV into…
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PBS KIDS’ annual “Explore the Outdoors” initiative kicks off on April 10th
PBS KIDS’ annual “Explore the Outdoors” initiative kicks off on April 10th with a week of new episodes from WILD KRATTS and NATURE CAT! It’s an Earth Month celebration as the STEM focused shows encourage families to head outside and explore what’s in their own backyard. Kids can continue the discovery within their community as more than 30 local PBS member stations will be hosting Earth Month-related events such as lessons on local ecology to urban hiking and biking trails. For even more hands-on learning activities, families can explore the activities and materials available on PBS PressRoom. New digital content includes WILD KRATTS’ “Aviva’s Eel-ectric Challenge,” a…
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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…
