Activity TV

Now, I'm not a huge TV fan but occasionally it is a good learning tool.  We have stumbled upon ActivityTV.com, which whole purpose is activity not just mindless viewing.

We have done some of the more exercise oriented topics, such as cheerleading, ballet, and dance.  We have also viewed clips from cooking, juggling and science experiments.

Now, although the purpose, especially of the more athletic ones, is to get the kids up and moving, my kids are sometimes just glued to watching it.  But I like it because I watch it with the kids and then we can all try to do it - like a short cheer or some dance steps.  It gives me some ideas of things to try with the kids.

We recently watched the classic science experiment of making a volcano erupt with baking soda and vinegar.  My daughter is already asking when do we get to try that.  Soon, I hope.

I enjoyed the cooking one about tools of the trade, because it teaches the names and uses of different items in the kitchen.  I definitely think the kids will learn more about cooking by actually doing it rather than just watching it on tv, but it gives us some ideas and it is something I feel good about them watching when we do have some screen time.

So check out ActivityTV.com