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Sesame Street
November 10th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
This Day in History: Sesame Street Debuts, 1969

On Nov. 10, 1969, Sesame Street, with its cast of puppets teaching kids the alphabet and how to count, made its broadcast debut (here is the rundown of that very first show). Today, it is one of the most widely-viewed children’s programs in the world, airing in more than 120 countries.

Nature
November 5th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Clever Monkeys Photo Caption Challenge

Monkeys are clever, but we think that NATURE viewers are even more clever! Think you can come up with a funny caption for what’s going on in with these capuchins? See pic…

PBS Kids Go!
November 3rd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Visit PBS Kids’ Island, for Fun Reading Games

Have an adult sign you up to play on the new PBS Kids’ Island, a site with reading games. Sign up here!

Cyberchase
October 31st, 2008 at 6:31 am
It’s Halloween at Cyberchase

There’s a new Halloween episode of Cyberchase (Friday Oct. 31 at 5:00 pm); but Cyberchase has special activities online. See video and more…

Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
October 30th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Mr. Rogers Demonstrates a Voting Machine

In this 5-minute clip, from 1974, Mr. Rogers demonstrates how to use a (now old-fashioned) 1970s manual voting machine. From season 7 of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Watch now!

Artopia
October 24th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Artopia Debuts! And we want your opinion.

The pilot of Artopia, a kids’ show about art, debuts this week. But you can watch the whole episode online, and give us your opinion–your feedback is welcome! Watch now.

PBS Kids Go!
September 9th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Watch Full Episodes of PBS Kids Shows, Online!

You can now watch full-length episodes of these PBS’ kid’s programs any time you want, online, on the new video player on the PBS Kids Go! website…

Sesame Street
August 29th, 2008 at 11:04 am
DVD Giveaway: So What is YOUR Favorite Sesame Street Moment?

Sesame Street’s 39th Season started August 11th! On Thirteen, Sesame Street airs weekdays at 7am, and this season focuses on *MATH*. Celebrity guests this year include (announced so far!):

Martha Speaks
August 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am
‘Martha Speaks’ Debuts Sept. 1

With the goal of improving vocabulary for kids 4 to 7, the new animated program ‘Martha Speaks’ debuts Sept. 1, 3:30 pm with a special run of 3 programs. Martha is a talking dog (alphabet soup mishap origin!) from the books by Susan Meddaugh. Read more here. Official site here.

Sid the Science Kid
August 25th, 2008 at 9:10 am
‘Sid the Science Kid’ Debuts Sept. 1

Produced by The Jim Henson Co., ‘Sid’ is a animated series that encourages preschoolers to explore the science in the everyday, such as melting popsicles and sneezing. Thirteen will air 2 hours of ‘Sid’ on Sept. 1 at 10:00 am. Kids’ site here. Parents read more here.

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