Sid the Science Kid is an educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. This landmark production, co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and KCET/Los Angeles for PBS KIDS features a practical in-school science curriculum, uses music and humor to celebrate children's natural curiosity about science in everyday life. The energetic and inquisitive 5-year-old Sid starts each episode with a new question ("Why are my shoes shrinking?" "Why do bananas get mushy?") and embarks on a fun-filled day of finding answers with the help of family and friends. Watch this Fall at 8:30 am Monday-Friday; 7:30 am Saturday and Sunday.
WHYY Kids Club and Sid the Science Kid
After watching the episode, Special Mom Day Meal try this Super Fab Lab Investigation to learn about digestion! Instructions online at www.pbs.org/parents/sid/
Nutrition on the Web
For more information about healthy foods, visit these links:
On the Shelf
Additional reading on children health issues:
- Pre-School to Age 8
Nutrition Fun With Brocc & Roll: A Hands-on Activity Guide Filled With Delicious Learning! by Connie Liakos Evers
- Ages 7-11
How to Teach Nutrition to Kids by Connie Liakos Evers
- Ages 11-14
Food Facts for Teenagers: A Guide to Good Nutrition for Teens and Preteens by Margaret Belais Salmon
Fueling the Teen Machine by Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson
- Parents and Families
Feeding the Kids: The Flexible, No-Battles, Healthy Eating System for the Whole Family by Pamela Gould
Healthy Snack of the Week
While you're out picking pumpkins for carving, grab a few of the other popular fall vegetables, like acorn or butternut squash. Try this alternative to potato fries:
Ingredients
- 1 Butternut Squash
- Cinnamon for sweetness
- fresh ground pepper & chili powder for a little spice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425° degrees
- Cut squash into long thin fries
- Place fries into a large ziplock bag
- Sprinkle spices into bag
- Seal the bag and shake well until completely coated
- Spread fries onto a baking sheet lined with foil (spray foil with olive oil)
- Bake for 30 minutes for soft fries. 40-45 minutes for extra crispy fries.
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