Enter the 2012 Young Writers Contest
Here's a challenge for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Illustrated stories for the 2012 KET Young Writers Contest will be accepted from February 15 to April 15. Learn more »
Free Math Games from PBS
The new PBS Kids Lab offers 40 new cross-platform games that help children ages 2-8 build math skills. The games—all of which have been tested in classrooms—engage children with new technology like webcams and microphones, making use of body movement and sound.
Examples from the new suites of games include:
- Curious George Monkey Jump: Jump along with George to fill a toy store bin with bouncy balls (requires webcam) and count along as each ball is added. Kids without webcams can use an equally fun mouse-driven version.
- Sid the Science Kid Super Fab Lab Science Fair, Mae's Sorting Box: Help Mae sort her rock collection by color and texture.
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Hermit Shell Game: Help the Cat, Nick, and Sally fit hermit crabs into shells that are just the right size and pattern.
Catch the Cat on KET!
How do bees make honey? Why do owls sleep during the day? The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, based on the acclaimed book series, is designed to appeal to preschoolers' natural curiosity and engage them in the process of scientific exploration. • Monday through Friday at 8:30/7:30 am CT and 2:30/1:30 pm CT on KET
For Parents and Child Care Providers
KET's weekly child care programming will benefit anyone who cares for children. And early childhood professionals can use these programs to earn credit toward state licensing requirements. • Mondays at 1 p.m./noon CT on KET
More Than Child's Play
A White House task force found that childhood obesity rates in America have tripled in the past three decades—and Kentucky has the third highest rate of childhood obesity in the nation. Explore the issue and some solutions at KET's More Than Child's Play website.
