PBS Kids Go! Video (http://pbskids.org/go/video/)

common sense media says

PBS puts preschool shows online. (Take that, Hulu.)


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable on this video-viewing site, including no advertising, but because the site is aimed at preschoolers, parental supervision (and involvement) is recommended.

Educational value: As this is educational programming, each episode presents new topics and messages for parents and kids to discuss.
Positive messages: Kids are shown helping each other, solving problems, and making ethical choices.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: "Farted” is about as bad as it gets here.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about how much media consumption is OK for their preschoolers.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

As a parent, there is very little NOT to like here. Kids have access to clips and episodes from over twenty PBS Kids shows, all of which are either educational (The Greens, Kratts' Creatures, Between the Lions) or inspirational (Kids World Sports, From the Top at Carnegie Hall). Every episode has a positive message to it, whether it is green living, respect for nature and animals, active and healthy lifestyle, or dealing with life's embarrassing moments, and the shows do a good job of walking that fine line between educational and entertaining.

But all is not perfect. Sometimes it takes a couple of extra clicks to navigate the site and the games section is a little barebones (there is a whole section devoted to games at pbskids.org/go/games. Also, because this site is geared for very little children, parental involvement is highly recommended and standard screen-time limits apply.


This review was written by Hugh Foster
 
 

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haleylizzy
kid, 7 years old
 


kid, 12 years old
 
should be 15, 16 or 17+ but definitley not 2!
off for 5? no way! Parents need to know that it's inappropriate stuff for 2 year olds-14, anyways i'm not going there."Strangers"are really upset when "children" puts any concern on there For Example: Children puts bad words then Strangers will type "Are you using inappropriate language" So i am not going to recommend it for kids under 15 and i don't recommend putting videos on there until they're 18 years old!


teen, 14 years old
 
should be 15, 16 or 17+ but definitley not 2!
off for 5? no way! Parents need to know that it's inappropriate stuff for 2 year olds-14, anyways i'm not going there."Strangers"are really upset when "children" puts any concern on there For Example: Children puts bad words then Strangers will type "Are you using inappropriate language" So i am not going to recommend it for kids under 15 and i don't recommend putting videos on there until they're 18 years old!


kid, 11 years old
 
should be 15, 16 or 17+ but definitley not 2!
off for 5? no way! Parents need to know that it's inappropriate stuff for 2 year olds-14, anyways i'm not going there."Strangers"are really upset when "children" puts any concern on there For Example: Children puts bad words then Strangers will type "Are you using inappropriate language" So i am not going to recommend it for kids under 15 and i don't recommend putting videos on there until they're 18 years old!

 
Stupid!
Don't let your children go here!!!!!!!!!!!!

Letsrock426
kid, 9 years old
 
Best for kids ages 7 and up
Very impressive. However, there are some shows rated Y7. To keep it safe let's make it for kids 7 and up.

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