Comments on: Not all TV Shows for Kids are Created Equal http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/ Connects families with creative ideas, useful tips and local events in Providence, Rhode Island and beyond. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nicole Siswick http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/comment-page-1/#comment-2315 Nicole Siswick Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:22:06 +0000 http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/#comment-2315 Martha Speaks is a new show on PBS KIDS that aims to improve the oral vocabulary of 4- to 7-year-olds. The series, which features the (mis)-adventures of Martha, a family dog, who eats alphabet soup and is able to speak, is based on the best-selling books by Susan Meddaugh. On Friday, September 19, the series airs a special, two-part episode called "Ain't Nothin' But a Pound Dog," in which Martha learns how fortunate she is to have a family of her own after a botched bath time lands her in the local animal shelter. You can watch clips of the episode on YouTube; just search for Martha Speaks. Martha Speaks is a new show on PBS KIDS that aims to improve the oral vocabulary of 4- to 7-year-olds. The series, which features the (mis)-adventures of Martha, a family dog, who eats alphabet soup and is able to speak, is based on the best-selling books by Susan Meddaugh. On Friday, September 19, the series airs a special, two-part episode called “Ain’t Nothin’ But a Pound Dog,” in which Martha learns how fortunate she is to have a family of her own after a botched bath time lands her in the local animal shelter. You can watch clips of the episode on YouTube; just search for Martha Speaks.

]]> By: Katy http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/comment-page-1/#comment-2314 Katy Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:34:59 +0000 http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/#comment-2314 I was going to chime in with Sid the Science Kid too. That new "Martha" (pbs dog, not the one with Martha Stewart's daughter) show seems good, but not in the get-up-and-go way that the Raoof boys prefer. More of a couch potato, quality entertainment show. For the schlumps in your life. These opinions are offered without having actually watched more than ten seconds of each one myself. I was going to chime in with Sid the Science Kid too. That new “Martha” (pbs dog, not the one with Martha Stewart’s daughter) show seems good, but not in the get-up-and-go way that the Raoof boys prefer. More of a couch potato, quality entertainment show. For the schlumps in your life.

These opinions are offered without having actually watched more than ten seconds of each one myself.

]]> By: Anisa http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/comment-page-1/#comment-2313 Anisa Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:12:00 +0000 http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/#comment-2313 <p>I agree, Cyberchase is another great show that was on the list until my sons thought it should be removed since their was an evil villain. They thought it may be too scary for some preschoolers. </p> <p>I agree I wish their were special episodes dedicated to what is going on today.</p> I agree, Cyberchase is another great show that was on the list until my sons thought it should be removed since their was an evil villain. They thought it may be too scary for some preschoolers.

I agree I wish their were special episodes dedicated to what is going on today.

]]> By: Chris http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/comment-page-1/#comment-2312 Chris Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:02:38 +0000 http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/#comment-2312 Personally, I like Cyberchase (PBS) which is focused using math to solve problems. Although the problem usually involves some kind of evil villian trying to conquer the world (or another planet), the show is entertaining and teaches a lot of practical math at the same time. And with the fun voices of Gilbert Gottfried and Christopher Lloyd it's a bit silly and keeps kids attention. Now if they could only have an episode where they save the housing market, use alternative energy, or solve world hunger, maybe our current government could learn something too. Personally, I like Cyberchase (PBS) which is focused using math to solve problems. Although the problem usually involves some kind of evil villian trying to conquer the world (or another planet), the show is entertaining and teaches a lot of practical math at the same time. And with the fun voices of Gilbert Gottfried and Christopher Lloyd it’s a bit silly and keeps kids attention. Now if they could only have an episode where they save the housing market, use alternative energy, or solve world hunger, maybe our current government could learn something too.

]]> By: Lauri http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/comment-page-1/#comment-2311 Lauri Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:43:00 +0000 http://kidoinfo.com/ri/not-all-tv-shows-for-kids-are-created-equal/#comment-2311 I totally agree. Sid the Science Kid is a new show that is great as well. I totally agree. Sid the Science Kid is a new show that is great as well.

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