The Electric Company (http://pbskids.org/electriccompany/)

Parents may fondly recall The Electric Company television show from their youth. The updated version is just as upbeat, educational, and kid-friendly as the 1970’s version, but is far more visually appealing and engaging thanks to modern-day animation, CGI, and effects. Like the TV show, the Web site features colorfully cute animation, photo-and-illustration montages and four real characters who guide users through the various areas of the site. With the help of the on-screen actors and simple, easy-to-follow audio instructions, visitors can view a variety of sketches from the television show, get glimpses into what happens behind the scenes and play assorted word games that help build vocabulary and teach language skills. The site is upbeat, encouraging and full of fun characters and activities that will keep kids so interested they may not realize they’re learning at the same time. Even parents will get a charge out what this new Electric Company offers.

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