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South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the children’s educational interstitial series KidVision Feelings on WPBT, WXEL, South Florida PBS Kids, and YouTube. Join acclaimed KidVision host and Education Director, Miss Penny as she guides the KidVision kids through different emotions and healthy coping strategies to deal with feelings.
KidVision Feelings will teach children how to identify and cope with big emotions through 12 captivating episodes, each focusing on a distinct feeling. Just like a superpower, understanding our feelings opens a world of self-discovery, allowing us to navigate our emotions with confidence.
“At South Florida PBS, we understand the importance of emotional intelligence and its impact on a child’s overall well-being. Through our new KidVision series of interstitials, we hope to empower children to recognize and manage their emotions, laying the foundation for a lifetime of emotional resilience,” said Sr. Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Education Outreach, Jeneissy Azcuy.
Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of emotions with KidVision’s latest series, KidVision Feelings!
Episode descriptions are as follows:
- January 1, 2024 – Angry
- When things don’t go your way, you may want to stop your feet or yell. But taking deep breaths to calm down and using words can help!
- January 15, 2024- Happy
- Miss Penny teaches KidVision kids that when good things happen, you might feel super happy! Big smiles, lots of laughter, and dancing around with energy – those are the signs of happiness.
- February 1, 2024 – Proud
- Miss Penny talks about how feeling proud makes us smile, stand tall, and want to share good news. You might even want to give yourself a pat on the back!
- February 15, 2024 – Calm
- Take a big breath and relax – let’s feel calm together! Miss Penny shows KidVision Kids how to recognize and welcome peaceful feelings.
- March 1, 2024 – Sad
- Sadness makes us want to frown, be alone, cry, or hug something tight. Miss Penny discusses healthy coping strategies to feel a little better when sadness hits, such as snuggling with a soft blanket while feeling this way.
- March 15, 2024 – Embarrassed
- Miss Penny helps KidVision kids handle embarrassment by finding humor and looking at things differently. We all get flustered now and then, and that’s okay – it’s just part of being human!
- April 1, 2024 – Confused
- When you’re confused, ask questions! Miss Penny explains how it’s okay to ask when you don’t know something.
- April 15, 2024 – Shy
- Feeling shy is like when you’re a bit nervous or shy around new friends or in new places. Miss Penny cheers up one of the KidVision kids and helps them feel less shy by sharing a smile.
- May 1, 2024 – Surprised
- When something surprising happens, share it with others, and turn it into a fun moment together.
- May 15, 2024 – Silly
- Miss Penny shows kids that feeling silly is a blast! When silliness hits, she recommends a silly dance for instant giggles and pure joy.
- June 1, 2024 – Disgusted
- Miss Penny teaches KidVision kids that when something is disgusting, it helps to close your eyes and think about happy things.
- June 15, 2024 – Scared
- When fear strikes, Miss Penny encourages little ones to embrace comfort. Hugging a teddy bear tightly provides a sense of security and transforms moments of fear into moments of warmth.
This program was made possible by Friends of South Florida PBS.
For more on KidVision, visit: https://www.kidvisionprek.org/
Follow KidVision on social media, @KidVisionPreK.
About KidVision PreK:
KidVision Pre-K’s mission is to educate and inspire young children to be the best they can be. To achieve our mission, we visit many places in South Florida, so children learn about their communities, jobs people do here, and thereby also learn social studies, vocabulary, and a host of other skills through virtual experiences.
About South Florida PBS:
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida’s history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement. For more information, visit https://www.southfloridapbs.org.
