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The month of April has been HUGE for PBS kids, which is one of our favorite channels. This month kicks off its annual Explore the Outdoors initiative which encourages families to shake off the winter chill, go outside and discover nature. Our family is always outdoors and we look forward to the time when we can “shake off” the winter chill and start enjoying tons of outdoor activities.
With not only this being the PBS annual Explore the Outdoors initiative, but Earth Month as well, the timing is perfect to help introduce young viewers to the wonders of nature and provide families with educational tools and resources to plan their own adventure!
Across the country, more than 50 local PBS member stations will be hosting Earth Month-related events to connect children to the environment through hands-on learning activities which is one of the best ways for kids to learn! The events will explore everything from studying the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly, to the importance of recycling and lessons on how to grow a sustainable garden.
Kids can play plant, animal and adventure-themed games by visiting pbskids.org/outdoors.
PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors will include new episodes from science and nature-based series WILD KRATTS and DINOSAUR TRAIN. Outdoor-themed episodes from a variety of PBS KIDS programs, including a new episode of DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, will also air throughout April (check local listings).
On top of all this, a new Dinosaur Train dvd will also be released, titled “Explore Outdoors!”
Synopsis:
In Explore Outdoors, Buddy and his siblings Tiny, Shiny, and Don plant sycamore trees with their grandparents and learn how clouds are formed from Mr. Conductor. They find unique birds to study and sketch on the Dinosaur Train and discover the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites that have formed deep inside a family cave. The Pteranodon family is always ready to explore new places and learn new things!
Episodes include:
❃ Tiny’s Fishing Friend
❃ Butterflies
❃ Best-Ever Babysitter
❃ Plant a Tree
❃ Birdwatching
❃ Cloudy with a Chance of Fun
❃ One Big Frog
❃ Caving with Vlad
Special Features
❃ Interactive Game
❃ Coloring Pages
❃ Activities
❃ Information for Parents
❃ Dr. Scott’s Setments
My boys have been fans of Dinosaur Train since it first aired and this DVD did not disappoint. One of their favorite episodes was “Butterflies”, but they loved them all!
Dinosaur Train: Explore Outdoors is currently available on DVD for $12.99
