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Children's Television
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Common Sense Media: Entertainment Reviews for Kids and Families 
 The goal of this "a non-partisan, non-profit organization" is "to provide trustworthy information and create a forum where adults and kids can learn from each other, speak out, and participate in creating a responsible and enjoyable media environment." The site provides browsable and searchable reviews of movies, books, television programs, video games, music, and Web sites. Also includes tips for parents to help create a safer media environment for their children and related information. http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Literature & Books, Recreation, Television Last updated Mar 9, 2004 Dragon Tales
Companion site to the animated television series designed as "a school-readiness project created especially for preschoolers." Features games, stories, coloring pages, songs, and other activities that are presented by animated dragons. Includes a section for parents. From Sesame Workshop and Columbia TriStar. http://pbskids.org/dragontales/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Media, Recreation, Television Last updated Apr 6, 2005 FCC Consumer Facts: Children's Educational Television
Fact sheet on the Children's Television Act (CTA), which was enacted in 1990 "to increase the amount of educational and informational programming for children available on television." Discusses the requirements for programming and commercial matter, and the additional Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines set forth in 2004 and effective January 2006 (and which are being challenged by various media companies and groups), and provides links to related FCC policy material and documents. http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html Topics: Television Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Fred Rogers' Biography
A biography and photo album of "Mr. Rogers," the cardigan-wearing television personality whose children's program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, entertained children for over 30 years. Find information about his accomplishments (he was a composer, lyricist, author, and minister), numerous awards and honorary degrees, and induction into the Television Hall of Fame. Includes lists of books and articles by and about him. http://www.fci.org/fred.asp Topics: Media, Notable People, Recreation, Television Last updated Jul 3, 2006 Hands On Crafts for Kids
This companion site to the public television program of the same name features craft projects for children ages 7 to 12. The fun, colorful site provides dozens of projects for children (such as journals, recycled stationery, soaps, mobiles, pillows), with more added every month. Includes a program schedule, a message board, and resources for teachers. http://www.craftsforkids.com/ Topics: Crafts, Recreation, Television Last updated Jun 3, 2005 Henson, Jim: U.S. Muppeteer-Producer
Profile of Jim Henson, who was "responsible for perhaps the most recognizable and beloved television characters of all time -- the puppet/marionette hybrids better known as the Muppets." Provides highlights of Henson's career and listings of television series (such as "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock"), films (including "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth"), publications, and further reading. Includes links to related essays. From the Museum of Broadcast Communication. http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/H/htmlH/hensonjim/hensonjim.htm Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Television Last updated Sep 14, 2007 The Jim Henson Legacy
Website for this organization "created by family and friends in response to the extraordinary interest in the life and work of Jim Henson." Provides a biography of Henson, listing some of his accomplishments in puppetry, television, and film; a list of his awards and honors, chronology (covering Henson's Muppets, "Sesame Street," and movies); announcements; and links to related sites. This is a very basic website with few images. http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Television Last updated Sep 14, 2007 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
This site describes the history, philosophy, and 30-year success of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, created by Fred McFeely Rogers (1928-2003) and produced by his nonprofit company, Family Communications, Inc. Along with a biography of Mr. Rogers, there is information about his songs (and some lyrics), awards, program schedules, childhood education advocacy, and his last public appearance as one of three Grand Marshals of the 2003 Rose Bowl Parade. http://www.fci.org/mrn.asp Topics: Media, Notable People, Recreation, Television Last updated Jul 5, 2006 Parental Media Guide
Designed for concerned parents, this collective effort involving the Motion Picture Association of America, National Cable Television Association, National Association of Broadcasters, Recording Industry Association of America, Entertainment Software Rating Board, and TV Parental Guidelines brings together industry guidelines and ratings systems on the content of these entertainment products. The Classification and Rating Administration site, "Reasons for Movie Ratings," has a database of all films rated since 1968. http://www.parentalguide.org/ Topics: Families, Film, Movies, & Video, Media, People, Recreation, Television Last updated Jul 21, 2005 PBS Kids: Cyberchase
A daily fun math related game and other activities are available at Cyberchase , the companion Web site for the television program. There are tips for teachers (and parents) on how to use the show and Web site to reinforce concepts taught in class. http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Recreation, Television Last updated May 27, 2002 PBS Teachers
Thousands of "high-quality preK-12 educational resources. Here you'll find classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. We provide thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations. These resources are correlated to state and national educational standards." http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Recreation, Television Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit educational organization that develops "educational content for television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media and outreach." The site contains games, profiles of "Sesame Street" characters from around the world, resources for parents and caregivers, and more. Searchable. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/ Topics: Education, Families, People, Recreation, Television Last updated Jun 13, 2004 Your Child: Television
This article considers the effects of watching TV on children's health and family life. Topics include how TV affects brain development, TV violence, TV's influence on children's attitudes toward themselves and others, and the relationship between watching television and obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Includes links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm Topics: Health, Television Last updated Apr 2, 2009 |
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