PBS Kids

PBS Kids is a special part of public television in America. It shows programs made just for children. The shows are fun, but they also teach important things. Kids can watch on TV, a computer, or a tablet.

Famous Shows

PBS Kids has made many well-loved shows. Sesame Street, Arthur, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood all aired on PBS. Wild Kratts and Curious George are also favorites. These shows help kids learn letters, numbers, and kindness. Many parents grew up watching PBS shows too.

Learning and Fun

PBS Kids was created to help all children learn. It was first called the PBS Kids block in 1994. The shows teach math, science, reading, and good behavior. PBS Kids also has games and videos online. It is free for everyone in the United States to watch.

Fun Facts

• The PBS Kids mascot is a green dot-shaped character named Dot.
• Sesame Street has been on PBS since 1969.
• Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was one of the first big PBS Kids shows.

Did You Know?

PBS stands for Public Broadcasting Service, and it gets help from viewers and the government instead of from commercials.