Programs That Entertain & Educate

I am passionate about many things including writing, reading, cooking, and photography; but I also love a good movie or television program. The programs for children that I have love most of all are those that both entertain and educate. We have had many favorites through the years but these three are definitely at the top of the list.







The Big Comfy Couch which My daughter and I watched when she was a pre-schooler. I would say this program is probably best for children between the ages of three and eight. The big Comfy Couch features Loonette the clown and her doll Molly. They learn lessons like being gentle with others, taking care of things so they don't get lost, and much more. There is always a tiny segment of stretching and a clean up time which encourages children to exercise and pick up after themselves.









Peep And The Big Wide World is not only a favorite of Emily's, but it also is a favorite of her father's and mine. Peep And The Big Wide World  teaches children some very basic scientific ideas and has a really catchy tune performed by Taj Mahal. In-between cartoons they show real children doing experiments and they encourage those watching to explore the world around them. Emily has been watching Peep and his friends since she was about four and it is one of the few cartoons that she has not outgrown at the age of eight.











And last but not least, Country Mouse, City Mouse. The country mouse and her city mouse cousin spend time traveling around the world meeting famous people in history like Theodore Roosevelt or seeing famous sites like the Pharaohs tomb. Along the way they have to solve a mystery or help a human child in need. I would have to say this series is geared towards children between the ages of six and twelve. It is a great series that introduces kids to history in a fun way. I particularly like this series because it reminds me of one of my favorite childhood books of the same name. A Little Golden Book that my mother read to me over and over again at my request.









So ends another episode of Kids Korner with me, Children's Author Aileen Stewart. Join me next week for another exciting episode same krazy time, same krazy channel. And feel free to drop by my personal blog Aileen's Thoughts any day of the week for even more on reading, writing, and life in general.


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