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PBS Kids

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PBS Kids
NetworkPBS
LaunchedJuly 11, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07-11) (PTV)
September 6, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-09-06) (as PBS Kids)
Country of originUnited States
OwnerPBS
HeadquartersArlington County, Virginia
Formerly known asPTV (1994–99)
Original language(s)
  • English
  • Spanish (via SAP audio track)
Official websitepbskids.org

PBS Kids is the educational children's programming brand of Public Broadcasting System. It started in 1999. Its programming is non-commercial, like all PBS programming. PBS Kids programs are mostly shown in the daytime. These programs are meant for children ages 3–8. PBS Kids's programs use science, math and reading. Some of them also include social studies. All of the programs give a problem that the children have to solve. An example of these problems would be what to do when two children want to play with the same thing but fight (teaching the importance of sharing).

Programming

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For list of all PBS Kids programs, see List of programs broadcast by PBS Kids.

Programming blocks

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Current

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  • PBS Kids Family Night (April 21, 2017[1] – present) – an evening programming block airing encores of PBS Kids movies and specials, and themed mini-marathons, typically from 7 to 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays[2] (formerly also on Fridays[3]). Exclusive to the 24/7 PBS Kids Channel.

Former

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  • The Game (October 7, 1996 – September 6, 1999) – an afternoon programming block aimed at children ages 6 to 8. Aired on PTV.[4]
  • PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (September 30, 2000 – September 5, 2004) – a Saturday morning block consisting of six animated series co-produced by the Canada-based studio, Nelvana Limited.[5]
  • PBS Kids Go! (October 11, 2004 – October 7, 2013) – an afternoon programming block aimed at children ages 6 to 8.[6][7]
  • PBS Kids Preschool Block (September 4, 2006 – October 7, 2013) – a morning programming block aimed at preschoolers.[8][9]

References

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  1. ↑ "PBS Will Launch Family Night on New PBS Kids Channel". variety.com. January 15, 2017. Archived from the original on December 10, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Elliott, Belinda (12 February 2024). "WHRO - Don't Miss PBS Kids Family Night Every Saturday & Sunday". whro.org. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "PBS Kids Family Nights - AZPM". www.azpm.org. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Current.org | PBS shows for older kids". current.org. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ Everhart Bedford, Karen (July 31, 2000). "Better Saturday competition seen for the kids audience". Current. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ Egner, Jeremy (April 3, 2006). "World and Go! streams flow into PBS plans". Current. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  7. ↑ "PBS Kids Go! goes bye-bye as colorful branding revamp rolls out to stations". Current.org. August 7, 2013. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  8. ↑ Downey, Kevin (November 4, 2006). "Meet Miss Lori". Broadcasting Cable. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ "PBS KIDS Selects First-Ever Host of New Preschool Block". About PBS - Main. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
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