Sid the Science Kid & Dive Olly Dive review/giveaway

And the winner is . . . .
Emilie
Emilie said...

Sid lovers over here! Well, actually, we prefer Gerald.
And, I agree, cartoons these days stink. I've been buying dvd sets of all of the good stuff I used to watch as a kid to share with my younguns as they get older.
August 20, 2009 8:31 AM

Congrats!!

Have you actually sat down and watched some of the cartoons that your kids watch everyday?
Yikes is all I have to say about that.
Cartoons back in my day were G rated. The cartoons on the tv today are more like PG.
My kids know a "BAD" cartoon from a "GOOD" one.

We don't watch BAD ones.....and I aint talking about BAD as in BORING.

It's just sad that I have to screen everything beforehand.

However, we were introduced to a couple of new & CUTE cartoons over the past couple of weeks.

Both of these are on PBS KIDS (I had no clue.)

Sid the Science Kid

&

Dive Olly Dive

Do your kids watch these?

Both are adorable and very educational.

I have become a fan of Sid. (love his voice)

We actually watch him every morning now on PBS.

A little about Sid the Science Kid :

The main character in the show is Sid, an "inquisitive youngster" who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.

He tries to answer questions and solve problems with the help of his classmates (Gabriella, Gerald, and May), Teacher Suzie, and his family (his mother Alice, his father Mort, his Grandma named Mark, and his baby brother Zeke).
The conceptual content of Sid is based in national science learning standards, cognitive learning theory, and on the preschool science curriculum, Preschool Pathways to Science.

About Dive Olly Dive:
Dive Olly Dive follows the adventures of Olly, a young submarine-in-training, and Beth, his best friend and fellow sub-in-training. Stationed at the Special Underwater Research Facility (S.U.R.F.) under the guidance of Diver Doug, the young subs explore their spectacular underwater world

Both cartoons capture my lil one's attention and as an added bonus, they learn something new.

Woo to the Hoo!

I can just call it a day, right?

Entertainment and Education.....what else do they need besides a little food every now and again.

*GIVEAWAY*

Wanna win some SWAG?

I have copies of Sid the Science Guy, The Bug Club and Change Happens

plus

Dive Olly Dive, Ship Shape Sub to give away.

All you have to do is leave me a comment below.
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This giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 26th.

WordWorld

WordWorld

Where Words Come Alive!
Have you guys seen this cute show on PBS KIDS? My kids have told me all about it and I finally got to sit down and watch it for myself.
ADORABLE!
I find it more and more difficult each day to find a cartoon that my kids can actually watch. I mean seriously, Where are all the classics? The ones we are stuck with now days are either aimed more for adults or just too ANNOYING to deal with.
Whatever happened to the days of getting a little lesson out of television instead of a little HEADACHE?
WordWorld is a pleasure to watch with the kiddos, not only does it provide an excellent source of entertainment but it also TEACHES. You see....
Each "Character" spells his or her name. For instance DOG is a dog with the letters D-O-G as his body. The kids can recognize not only the animal but also the WORD that represents it.
LOVE THAT!
WordWorld is packed with FUN and each show is interactive. My kids were shouting out words left and right.
Kids are challenged to build words by putting the letters in the correct order.
This show is great for pre-school kids and up, especially those just learning to read (like my son).
If you haven't checked it out then I urge you to switch the channel to PBS KIDS and tune in.
You will be laughing and dancing right along with the word world characters!
Click HERE for a complete episode guide and scheduling information.
**Be sure to check out the WordWorld Valentine's Day special airing February 13th!



A little more about WordWorld:
"WordWorld is an adventure series that makes words tangible by introducing preschoolers to a world of words that come alive right before their eyes," said Don Moody, founder and CEO of Word World, LLC. "The novelty of the show is that when a word is formed correctly, it morphs into the character or thing it represents, which makes learning to a read a totally new experience. Our goal is to help preschoolers prepare for reading by telling engaging stories that are fun, sparking their imaginations and fostering a love for words."

~Another great review opportunity made possible by The Family Review Network.~