Terrific Tot Sites ~ PBS Sprout

Although we do have PBS at home, we do not have PBS Kids Sprout as part of our cable package...so truthfully, I can't tell you much about the programing on the channel other than what I've read online. I can tell you about the PBS Kids Sprout website though, since I do have access to that! Our kids love to play on the regular PBS Kids site, but we have never visited the Sprouts site before I reviewed it ~ and our kids will be thrilled to have it added to our list of fun kid sites!

PBS Kids Sprout is a 24 hour preschool network for kids ages 2-5 {and their parents too}. The site provides a multitude of areas for you and your child to explore:

• Games: You can search for a game based on TV characters you enjoy, or you can search by the type of game you would like to play: fine motor, literacy building, numbers/counting, problem solving, etc... Each week Sprouts features a different game. You can also save your favorite games, making them quick to find the next time you visit.
  

• Video & Music: Watch Sprout online and pick the episodes you would like to watch. Find episodes by searching on a topic, show name, newest shows uploaded or watch a featured show.
  
  Sprout is also available 'to go' with both music and videos. There is an itouch/iphone app for Sprout {FREE}. For the sake of an accurate review, I had to download and use it {I'm willing to sacrifice myself like that for you all}. They have a bunch of free podcasts available for download ~ rather handy when it comes time for a doctor's office visit! For those without access to the 24 hour Sprout channel, you can watch episodes of shows this way too.
  

• Crafts & Coloring: A multitude of craft ideas, including printable coloring pages and more. Search by character or look for something quick and easy. They also have a section for party craft ideas!
  

• Recipes: There are over 9 pages of recipes to make with your kids! The recipes give you a type {lunch/dinner/snack} and also the time required to make them. Very fun!
  

• Gallery: You can browse around in here and see things that other kids and families have created. This is a place to share with the Sprouts community.
  

• Activities: Includes demonstrations of sign language, various discovery activities {animal habitats}, and exercises/stretches.
  

Access to the site is available to anyone, but you can also create a free account to access additional features including uploading videos or artwork, a private My Refrigerator page - to show off family pics and artwork to friends and family, and monthly newsletters.

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