Parent Magazine St. Johns September 2018 | Page 16

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THE BEST
SITES AND
SHOWS FOR
AGE 3
TO
5
Sesame Street: Yes, the favorite of
pre-schoolers for generations has updated their
programming to include more than the alphabet.
Now you’ll nd problem-solving, nature and
environmental issues as well as science and engineering
segments on this classic OPB program.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: STEM.
That’s what the education buzz is about these days.
And with good reason. The future job market for
your young learners will most likely rely
heavily on the problem solving and
technical skills that go with
these subjects.
Peg + Cat: This animated math-based site is found at
www.pbs.org/peg. The songs, activities and interactive
games make learning math skills a ton of fun.
Nina and the Neurons: Available from BBC. It’s
chock full of basic science, engineering and
coding games, plus songs, videos and
activities available in both Spanish and
English. Hands on proof that science
is fun.
AGE 5
TO
8
The Odd Squad: Another offering from PBS Kids,
this show follows two young agents, Olive and Otto as
they save the day using math skills. Each episode is twelve
minutes long and full of great math insights for kids.
Ask Dr. Universe: Join Dr. Wendy Sue Universe of
Washington State University on her site found at
www.askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Get the latest answers, activities
and videos related to hot science questions such as
“How are bones made?”, “What’s a booger?”
and “Why is the ocean salty?”
Planet Smarty Pants: A blog written by an
enthusiastic mom and lled with hundreds of activities
exploring science, engineering and art. Great
literature supporting STEM projects are offered
as well as the everyday activities she and
her daughter do at home.
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