The Preschool Destination programming block
airs weekdays beginning at 8:00am.

 

Kids today are immersed in media at an early age. The preschool television landscape has become increasingly cluttered and competitive with aggressive media marketing campaigns designed solely to build viewership and strengthen brand loyalty.

The two-hour PBS KIDS preschool destination is part of our continuing effort to put kids and education first—always. That’s something no other children’s media service can claim or deliver. The preschool destination is designed to engage preschoolers and enhance their learning experience with age-appropriate interactive on-air and online content parents and caregivers trust and kids love. PBDS KIDS preschool destination:

		Is for ALL preschool stage kids (approximately 3–5 year olds).
		Entertains as it educates, encouraging young viewers to interact with the content, personalities and their favorite characters.
		Provides an adult role model who nurtures and teaches children and inspires kids to be their best.
		Helps parents be their child’s learning partner by communicating the shows’ educational goals and providing further information online.
		Delivers an engaging, safe haven where kids’ interests are first and sponsor messages do not interrupt content and do not sell to kids.

 

Miss Lori        Hooper

PBS KIDS preschool destination block segments with “Miss Lori and Hooper on PBS KIDS” are engaging, learning-filled adventures grounded in everyday preschool experiences, joys and challenges, and have been designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of preschoolers. Supported and inspired by the four shows they accompany (Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dragon Tales, It’s a Big Big World), the themed blocks reinforce five educational principles:

		Curiosity: To support children’s natural curiosity about themselves, others and the world around them
		Enthusiasm: To inspire children to pursue new information and experiences, and cultivate a willingness to try and persist even in the face of difficulty.
		Exploration: To encourage children to explore the questions and problems that interest them in the natural and physical worlds and expose them to strategies for doing so.
		Understanding of self and others: To support children’s understanding of their emotional and physical needs and cultivate their ability to get along with others.
		Creative Expression: To expose children to different ways of communicating ideas and feelings, particularly involving music, dance and movement, dramatic play and visual arts.