What does "Avatar" have in common with kids TV?!?
General — By Shannon Schmid on February 11, 2010 at 4:01 amMy 18 month old daughter isn’t a huge fan of TV. She enjoys it now and again, but there are very few programs we go out of our way to watch, and I like it that way.
One exception to that though, is a program on PBS – “Sid the Science Kid.”
It’s a very sweet program that introduces very simple science concepts to preschoolers. It also involves a lot of Muppet like creatures dancing. I think that is what hooked my pumpkin! They do a little dance when “Sid” gets dropped off at preschool everyday – and it totally sticks in my brain all day long. Wanna infect yourself???
The neat thing about this show is that it’s made in a way very similar to the movie “Avatar.” There are actually pupateers that dance the routines, and create the characters movements. Those movements are captured in a digital computer format- and cleaned up. I just watched a short video about it – and it’s fascinating!
It really made me appreciate what looks like a simple, but engaging kids progam so much more! Did I mention this show comes from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and is actually headed up by Jim Henson’s son?!
The Muppets have gone high tech people!! If you’re interested in seeing how they do it, check out the video below!
What other kids programs do you all watch and recommend?
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We love Sid the Science Kid too. I am sure we watch too much TV (yes, I did just admit that very publicly!). I personally still love the Wiggles..silly songs and they are just fun.
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Yay I wonder if they do their work in the Astoria building ala Sesame street!??:)
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that looks like an AWESOME show!!! lol i want to watch it:) i loved avatar it was a great movie with an even greater message.
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That is cool! We also really like Word World and Calliou. I think my daughter has a crush on Calliou. World world is a great one to help teach letters and sounds and words, I feel like they are learning something when they watch it.
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"Let me show you how I groove!" *I* have learned things from Sid the Science Kid! I didn't know they did that cartoon like that though, very cool!
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My almost 3 yr old LOVES Word World, and Chuggington. And SpongeBob…but thats something he only watches with Dad.
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my daughter loves sid too!
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Oh Boy I love Sid the science kid I would watch him every morning with my granddaughter when she got dropped off in the morning. Now I moved out of state, bet she doesn't even watch him now. LOL
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In my house Lazy Town is very popular and so are the Backyardigans and of course Mickey MOuse Clubhouse
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I've seen Sid the Science kids a few times and think it's great! Very interesting how it's made!
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My 19 months old son loves Sid The Science Kid too! I love the intro song!
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My kiddos love Sid!!!
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Welove Sid the Science Kid, too. And thanks so much for the follow -following back and look forward to blogging with you!
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I hear Sid the Science kid is a wonderful show. I should watch it one of these days
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That is so cute, what a great show for the little ones.
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Very cool!!
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Hi! We love Sid! Actually, all of the PBS shows are pretty great. Electric Company is like Sesame Street for an elementary school child. I have found some great tips on that show to help my son as he learns how to read.
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Imagination Movers is a fun show. We have it on whenever we can!
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My 14 month old LOVES sid the science kid, and it is one of the only shows he will watch!
"I love my mom" is constantly stuck in my head…I know all the songs…so horrible!
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My 4-year-old daughter loves Sid the Science Kid too. It's a pretty neat show. We also enjoy Super Why and find it cute but educational.
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We watch Sid around here too! My boys also really like Word World and The Dinosaur Train as well. Have a great weekend!
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