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Name: Erika Silva | erika@mesoup.net
Number of written posts: 26
I am a wife, mom of one 2yr. old boy and a preschool teacher. We live in the great state of Texas- YEE-HAW!
I’m watching The Biggest Loser, and it got me thinking. One of the main concerns of people and programs is about kid’s obesity. The rate of childhood obesity is soaring. Schools and restaurants seem to be trying to get kids moving and making healthy food choices as well. So….why don’t they make a Biggest Loser- [...]
Written on November 2nd, 2009 at 7:22 am by Erika Silva
The Discovery network has always been a great learning resource. They also have a great kid-friendly website. Discovery kids online has a list of their shows, tv schedule, fun & games, and videos to watch. One of the more familiar shows is Bindi the Jungle Girl. Bindi Irwin is the daughter of the late animal [...]
Written on October 31st, 2009 at 2:11 pm by Erika Silva
From Sid the Science Kid On PBS Kids
Written on October 27th, 2009 at 7:27 am by Erika Silva
“Franny’s Feet” This show can be seen on the PBS Kids network. It is an animated show and only 11 min. long. The main character is a little 5 1/2 year old girl, named Franny who goes to work with her grandfather. Franny’s grandfather is a shoe repairman and is bought a new pair of [...]
Written on October 26th, 2009 at 7:31 am by Erika Silva
The Wizard of Oz is a classic. This year is the 70th anniversary for the movie. WOW, for 70 years this movie has been brought into people’s homes and has become a part of people’s childhoods. I remember when I was a little girl, that wicked witch scared me so bad every year when the [...]
Written on October 21st, 2009 at 7:16 am by Erika Silva
Have you seen this new show on PBS Kids? It is a great great show for any child that has an interest in Dinosaurs AND trains. The show, which debuted in September is from the Jim Henson company. The concept of the show is for kids to learn about all kinds of dinosaurs, as the [...]
Written on October 20th, 2009 at 7:24 am by Erika Silva
My son absolutley LOVES Caillou, but apparently there are very few people that feel the same way. Caillou is an animated cartoon about little 4 year old boy. It is on PBS kids and has been on for about 8+ years. Caillou has a little sister, Rosie and a cat named Gilbert. His daily adventures [...]
Written on October 19th, 2009 at 7:04 am by Erika Silva
Imagination Movers is a non-animated show on Disney Playhouse. The “Movers” is a cast of 4 men, that actually started out as a music band in New Orleans and jumped on the kids music scene. They have catchy songs during their 30 min. show that stay in your mind for days! Their big song is [...]
Written on October 14th, 2009 at 7:36 am by Erika Silva
Do you remember the cute childrens book about a cute little badger girl names Frances? Someone had a great idea to turn a loved childrens book into a fun and cute cartoon. The Jim Henson company has teamed with HIT entertainment to make a show based on the lovable character from the books by Russell [...]
Written on October 13th, 2009 at 7:18 am by Erika Silva
As a kid you live for Saturday morning cartoons. Do you remember waking up early, eating cereal in pajamas and watching your favorite “toons”? Well in the later 90′s ( I wasn’t still a kid), I still enjoyed cartoons and Saturday mornings. Usually I was getting up for my job, but had the guilty pleasure [...]
Written on November 4th, 2009 at 7:45 am by Erika Silva
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