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South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the second season of the children’s educational television series, KidVision Mission! Join iconic KidVision host and South Florida PBS Education Director, Miss Penny, the KidVision kids, and Shiny the Star, as they take on ten all-new missions to explore topics like art, nature, conservation, reading, and more.
“KidVision Mission is a half hour TV series funded by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County to bring education and entertainment to our young learners who are getting ready for kindergarten. KidVision Mission offers virtual field trips to places that might be familiar to our South Florida viewers, it’s always interesting to see somewhere on TV that you have been to, we learn new words, we do fun activities together in the colorful KidVision Playroom, we have special guests, and we play with Shiny the Star.” said South Florida PBS Education Director and KidVision Mission host, Penny Bernath.
Episode descriptions are as follows:
- Bee with Nature –WPBT April 7, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL April 13, 2024, at 9:30AM
- Kids will buzz with excitement when they join Miss Penny on a nature walk to explore their five senses. Then they visit a beekeeper to learn about these amazing insects and how their senses help them navigate the world. Back in the playroom, Miss Penny does a silly song and dance about seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling like a bee.
- Art Adventure – WPBT April 14, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL April 20, 2024, at 9:30AM
- In this episode, kids get creative when they join Miss Penny on a visit to an art class and make their own amazing collages. Then they explore 3-D art with a trip to a sculpture garden. The creativity continues when guest storyteller, Page Turner, transforms the kids into moving statues for an interactive tale about magical art.
- Mindfulness Mission – WPBT April 21, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL April 27, 2024, at 9:30AM
- There’s no place like “OHM” in this mindfulness episode that starts with a visit with a music therapist who helps kids explore their emotions through songs and sounds. Then Miss Penny learns calming movements during yoga in the park. The calm continues back in the playroom with deep breathing exercises and a fun musical emotions game.
- Sticking with It – WPBT April 28, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL May 4, 2024, at 9:30AM
- In this episode, kids learn the power of persistence when they join Miss Penny on a baton twirling adventure followed by a trip to play mini golf. Then Miss Penny is joined by two special guests who demonstrate amazing twirling techniques and lead Penny and the kids on a parade through the playroom.
- Dig into Learning -WPBT May 5, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL May 11, 2024, at 9:30AM
- Getting messy is the name of the game when kids dig into this fun episode that starts with a visit to a children’s garden and continues with a trip to an archeological site. Along the way, they’ll make mud pies and dig for “ancient” artifacts when Miss Penny shows kids how to create their very own mud kitchens and archeological digs.
- Having A Ball – WPBT May 12, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL May 18, 2024, at 9:30AM
- Viewers will “have a ball” with this fun episode about sportsmanship and teamwork when Miss Penny and the KidVision Kids visit a T-ball coach and a bowling alley. Then special guest, Kenny Mikey, wows Miss Penny and Shiny with the amazing juggling skills he learned as a clown with Ringling Bros.
- Ocean Commotion WPBT May 19, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL May 25, 2024, at 9:30AM
- Kids take a “deep dive” into empathy when they learn about the dangers facing many sea creatures including manatees at the Manatee Lagoon, and sea turtles at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Back in the playroom, kids are transformed into sea turtles during an interactive adventure with guest storyteller Page Turner.
- Saving the Earth WPBT May 26, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL June 1, 2024, at 9:30AM
- In this important episode, Miss Penny and the KidVision Kids pitch in to help the planet starting with a beach cleanup, followed by a kayak trip to clear trash from local waterways. Then they learn about recycling, reducing, and reusing with a special guest from Resource Depot who shares upcycled art projects that turn waste into wonder.
- Hooked on Books WPBT June 2, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL June 8, 2024, at 9:30AM
- In this episode, Miss Penny and the viewers explore the magic of books with a
- visit to a children’s book club where the kids get to act out the story of the three little pigs. The adventure continues with a visit to a first-grade classroom, and when Miss Penny brings a book to life with the story of MOTH & SLOTH: Best Friends Forever.
- Animal Adventures WPBT June 9, 2024, at 9:30AM & WXEL June 15, 2024, at 9:30AM
- This “paw-some” episode is filled with animal encounters, including visits with farmyard friends and a horse trainer. Then the stars of the Puppy Pals Comedy Dog Show visit the KidVision Mission Playroom to show Miss Penny some of their favorite tricks. Shiny even gets in on the act in this fun episode about responsibility and caring for other creatures.
Major funding for KidVision Mission was provided in part by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.
For more on KidVision Mission, visit: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/kidvision-mission/
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.
