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Sid the Science Kid

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Drew Massey, Alice Dinnean Vernon, Julianne Buescher, Where to watch: PBS Kids, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Boy's queries get kids curious about the world.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Sid uses his instinctive curiosity to guide his explorations of the world around him. He asks lots of questions, and the adults in his life -- parents, teacher, and grandma -- encourage his queries and help him find answers through hands-on discoveries. Sid's friends are diverse, imaginative, and resourceful.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sid the Science Kid

Parents need to know that this series encourages preschoolers' curiosity about the world around them and promotes finding answers through hands-on exploration. Sid and his friends are always excited to learn new things and solve pint-size scientific mysteries like "Why are my shoes shrinking?" and "Why do bananas get mushy?" The show -- which is co-produced by The Jim Henson Company -- introduces kids to the basics of scientific study, but they'll be so busy enjoying the show's use of song, dance, and humor that they may not even realize they're learning.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the kinds of things that kids like to learn about. Kids: Where do you get your information? What places can you visit to learn more? Which of the scientific methods that Sid learns about have you used? How do scientists use tools to help them discover things? What tools do you use? Families can take the opportunity to check out local museums, zoos, and aquariums to inspire their kids' interest in the sciences.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Great for 4+!

    I think that for 2 year olds like mine, they might not understand it. But for ages 4+ it is great! I just wish that they would make an educational show on PBS Kids for 2 year olds.

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

    I LOVE Sid the Science kid!!!!! Sid gets along with his friends and family VERY well!!! He loves investigating, exploring and discovering!!!! I bet I do, TOO!!!!

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 1.0

    Well...

    I do not like this show at all. The characters are very poorly decorated(I guess that's the word). Other people may like this show, but I hate it. The people creep me out.

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