Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood makes its debut on PBS today. For more information and a giveaway, visit my previous post about this super cute sweater wearing Mister Rogers channeling little tiger! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by Tech Savvy Mama ©2012
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PBS Cat in the Hat-a-Thon Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2 (w. giveaway)
“Be More PBS” encourages a closer look at the content that PBS offers through one of the latest ad campaigns but is that possible in our house? Looking back, PBS has always been a part of my life beginning in childhood, following me throughout my career as a teacher, and now as a parent. As…
PBSKids STEM Challenge Twitter Party (Thursday 1/19)
One of the most effective ways that kids can learn is by playing games— board games, card games, and yes, even video games! PBS KIDS is participating in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge, an annual competition to motivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning among America’s youth by tapping into…
Curious George Holiday Spectacular 11/23 on PBS KIDS
Even if you’re en route to your Thanksgiving destination tomorrow, set the DVR to record the Curious George Holiday Spectacular, a three movie event that includes the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, and one of our holiday favorites from last year, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas….
Computer Games and Learning
Today I have a freelance piece on JenAndBarbMomLife.com about the topic of computer games and learning. From preschoolers to high school students, online games can often be cleverly disguised as educational experiences that can reinforce classroom learning. Here’s an excerpt from my post, Computer Games & Learning: While it is important to limit screen time, many websites feature educational…
Apple Crepes with Melt Buttery Spread and $500 Mingle with Melt Contest
Melt and our apple crepe recipe Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer’s latest obsession is to print out recipes that they earn through game play on PBS Kids’ Fizzy’s Lunch Lab. Earlier this week they came to me incredibly excited about their latest find- apple crepes! I couldn’t resist their sweet faces and them telling…
Martha Speaks: Increases Vocabulary While Educating About Pet Adoption
We love Martha Speaks! Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer enjoy the show because Martha was adopted from a shelter just like our dog, Oliver, who often sits at their feet while they watch. They also love fantasizing about how much alphabet soup we might have to feed Oliver in order to get him to…
Dinosaur Train’s Dinosaur Big City Premieres Today on PBS
If your kids can name all of the dinosaurs and the prehistoric time periods thanks to Dinosaur Train, then chances are they’re looking forward to Dinosaur Big City, the Dinosaur Train movie that will air on PBS Kids today. Check your local listings to determine what time you will be able to join Buddy and…
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2 with The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That and PBS
On Wednesday,March 2, we’ll be celebrating the 107th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, and also Read Across America Day as proclaimed by the National Education Association. If you are Dr. Seuss fans like we are, there are many ways that you can celebrate and “go go go on an adventure” in the Thinga-ma-jigger…
New Episode of Dinosaur Train Arriving on Local PBS Stations Monday, 1/17
Attention Dinosaur Train fans! There’s a brand new episode of Dinosaur Train premiering on Monday, January 17 on PBS KIDS® (check local listings). In the all-new episode, “The Good Mom;” “Diamond Anniversary,” Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms share some time comparing mothering methods in a…
