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PBS Kids Video Player

Posted by admin | Posted in Fun & Games, Language Arts, Phonics, Primary Elementary, Websites, video | Posted on 03-12-2009

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What it is: PBS Kids has a new video player.  This is the most kid friendly video player I have seen.  Students click on the PBS character that they want to watch video clips for.  Then, they can select the episode clip they would like to watch.  Students can watch clips of Curious George, Super Why, Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid, Sesame Street, Martha Speaks, Clifford, Arthur, Mr. Rogers, Steve Songs, Word World, Between the Lions, Lomax, Dragon Tales, and more.  Each video grouping has an accompanying website that has fun learning activities and games for kids to complete.  Videos can also be browsed by their topic.  This makes it easy to find a video that relates with what students are learning in class.


How to integrate PBS Kids Video Player into the classroom: This collection of videos is appropriate for the primary classroom (prekindergarten to first grade).  Use these videos as an introduction to new units as an anticipatory set.  All of the PBS materials are high-quality and educational.  Super Why and Word World are especially great for literacy and language building.

Colorado is currently in deep freeze mode (it is cold!).  As a result, we have a lot of indoor recess days ahead of us.  These videos would be great to show during those recess times with the classroom computers set up with the matching games and activities.


Tips: Be sure to take a look at the website that accompanies each video group.  The websites are full of fun games and activities where students can practice reading, math, and science concepts.

Leave a comment and share how you are using PBS Kids Video Player  in your classroom.

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Rachel B said on 05-12-2009

Hi! I am currently a junior at Grand Valley State University where I am pursuing elementary education. The PBS kids video player is definitely a great way to incorporate visual anticipatory set in the younger grades – so thank you for bring this to my attention! I checked out the PBS website and I am really excited to incorporate such elements into future lesson plans pre and post-graduation. I especially love the idea of students accessing the PBS website during indoor recess because it will provide them with more experience during computers. Have you found any other websites that provide the same type of kid-friendly access?

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