Monthly Archives: March 2015

Review, Toys

Review: Ideal Mini Sno Markers by Alex Brands

Playing with the Mini Sno-Markers

We received a package of Mini-snow Markers from Ideal by Alex Brands. These are little containers shaped like markers that you fill with warm water and a colored powder. Then you take the markers and use them to draw colorful things in the snow. this set comes with Blue, Red, Green, Purple and Orange. The markers are reusable and refillable squeeze bottles. Two packets of each color are included. The Mini Sno-Markers are recommended for ages 5 and up. Even though Andrew is 3 he was still able to use this but you have to watch out for little ones getting the color all over themselves.

Mini Sno-Markers for small hands

You can pick up your own Ideal Mini Sno Markers by Alex Brands directly from their website or at stores like Target. With the snow starting to melt and it finally becoming time to dig out from the crazy long winter you might be able to pick some sets up on the Snow item clearance area. Although that may have already passed. Continue reading Review: Ideal Mini Sno Markers by Alex Brands →

PBS Kids VIP, Press Release, Television

Math Based PEG + CAT Gets a Second Season

Peg + Cat

THE FRED ROGERS COMPANY ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF SECOND SEASON OF EMMY-WINNING PRESCHOOL HIT PEG + CAT FOR PBS KIDS

25 All-New Math-Infused Episodes – Including a Musical One-Hour Special – to Roll Out Starting Spring 2016

Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA, March 3, 2015 – The Fred Rogers Company has announced production of a second season of PEG + CAT for PBS KIDS. The new season of the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated series for preschoolers is slated to launch on PBS KIDS in spring 2016. Season two of the popular show will feature 25 engaging new episodes, including a hilarious one-hour special highlighting the musical math adventures of the intrepid Peg and her loyal sidekick, Cat. In addition, PEG + CAT will introduce fun new interactive games and digital storybooks on PBS KIDS digital platforms, using the series’ hallmark humor to showcase early math skills for young fans.

“We’re very excited to bring a whole new season of PEG + CAT to PBS KIDS, where it’s been a big hit with kids and parents since it premiered in fall 2013, helping to empower girls from coast-to-coast,” said Paul Siefken, Vice President, Broadcast and Digital Media, The Fred Rogers Company. “New episodes will continue to showcase Peg and Cat’s joyful approach to problem-solving in each of their amazing musical adventures.” Continue reading Math Based PEG + CAT Gets a Second Season →