We don't have cable. We are weak and get sucked into whatever pumped up drama is on TV, especially my husband. It is a problem for our productivity and creativity, and we weren't interested in exposing our preschooler to all those ads for things we don't need, are bad for her, the earth, but good for mega-corporations.
In light of that, she's seen a few movies, some shows, and whatever is on at friend's houses. But if I could buy a few channels ala cart (could someone make that happen, please?) I would buy access to PBS in a heartbeat.
So I was excited to get an email from someone at PBS promoting an Earth Day episode of a show called Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies. She sent me two shows for my daughter's viewing pleasure, which corresponded nicely with her having a cold.
For days now, too many times than I'd like to admit, she has watched the shows. They feature colorful cartoon African animals and real video clips of animals from all over the world. This is my favorite part. Many times kids don't see what the animals actually look like, and this is a great way to show kids actual footage of real animals in their habitats. Also, each show has a basic ecology theme, boiled down for preschool aged kids. And you can find activities that go with each episode on their website. The Earth Day episode, Kings and Queens of the Savanna, explains the circle of life, and will be shown on PBS this weekend.
Friday, April 18, 2008
National Geographic Kids Show, Mama Mirabelle, Airs Earth Day Show this weekend-
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I live in Greensboro, NC and you definitely get PBS even if you don't have cable. I would call about it. we do have the very basic cable for $10, but a friend doesn't, and jsut realized she got PBS but it was showing on channel 73 or something, not a typical PBS channel 2-20. Isn't that why it is the public broadcast station? hoepfully you can get it!
Thank you, but no, I have tried and tried with bunny ears on the TV to no avail. Up in these Vermont hills, it just doesn't work. But thanks for the ideas and encouragement!
wow! my kids live on PBSKids.
We have 2 stations here in Salt Lake.
Maybe you could download some shows? :)
I credited those shows for teaching my 5 year old so much. She is reading somewhere on a 1st grade level from what I am guessing. She is so smart! Perhaps when she enters school this fall her eval will be more accurate. Hopefully, my 20 month old will follow big sis in this area ;)
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