Have you ever met Sid? You know, Sid the Science Kid? He is one of the newer kids on the PBS Kids block. Sid and his friends are curious preschoolers who learn about how the world around them works by using science to help them explore. Surrounded by supportive adults who encourage their curiosity, Sid and his friends start with a question and work their way toward an answer.
While kids learn more about science and exploration when they watch Sid the Science Kid on CET or visit his website online, there is plenty of great stuff for parents and teachers as well. In the Parents & Teachers portion of the website, you’ll find information about the series and characters your children see in each episode. More importantly, there are overviews of the “big picture” science ideas that are built into each weekly set of shows that help you better understand what you’re child will be exploring with Sid. There are also Activities and Resources that help you bring the hands-on learning into your home or preschool.
The producers of Sid the Science Kid go even further to bring fun and learning into your child’s life. They have produced a special show about flu season. Getting a Shot: You Can Do It! premieres on Monday, October 26, and repeats multiple times throughout November and December. There is a weekly set of shows airing now that help parents plan and host a science play date for kids. For those who want to take learning everywhere they go, there is an easy-to-use iPhone app that lets kids share their questions and ideas just like Sid shares with his trusty toy microphone.
Check out Sid and his friends at 8:30am each day on CET.
- Diane
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