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…tune in weekdays at 3:00pm. for Clifford, The Big Red Dog – the lovable oversized canine (dog) with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground. Clifford is joined by his his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone. Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through the dips and curves of childhood.

Learn more, play games and explore at Clifford’s website.

WQPT is hosting a week of educational and entertaining activities, June 15–19, 2010, based on the hit PBS series that helps kids learn to read. Whyatt, the super-powered star of Super Why, is flying in from Storybook Village to meet his local fans. You and your kids can join in the fun and learning…

On Tuesday, June 15, Super Why will meet and greet families at the Moline Library at 2:00 p.m. WQPT will be hosting a short workshop and several literacy
activities based on the Super Readers and their amazing adventures.

On Wednesday, June 16, Super Why will be visiting the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport to throw out the first pitch of the evening. Kids can meet
Super Why and receive a tattoo and activity sheet.

On Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., our Super Why star will be welcoming the crowds at the Healthy Living Fair at the downtown Farmer’s Market in Davenport. Bring your kids for activities focused on health and fitness.

If you’re anxious to meet Super Why and avoid the large crowds, sign up for a WQPT Kid’s Club Membership ($75). Families will be invited to a more intimate gathering on Thursday evening, June 17, with special activities just for them.

SuperWhy airs weekdays at 9:00am.

Reading is cool and so is our popular program The Electric Company.

For Kids… check out the seriously cool The Electric Company website – with games (be sure to check out “BATTLE” it’s way cool), videos and all your favorite stars from the show. Hours of fun are just waiting for you at The Electric Company’s website.

Watch the Electric Company on WQPT, Monday through Friday at 4:30pm.

For Parents & Teachers… the Electric Company is cool for you too! There’s printable activities, Educator’s Kit and more online at pbs.org/parents/electriccompany.

Get Movin’ is our local program featuring exercise with local kids… just like you!

We are looking for kids between the ages of 6 and 12 to share with our audience how they keep active. If you water ski, bike ride, run, jump rope, ice skate or anything else that gets you moving, send it to WQPT on a DVD or a mini DV. Your entry will not be returned. Enclose contact information with your entry including your name, address, and phone number and tell us a little bit about yourself.

Click here to learn more.

Do you watch Sesame Street? Do your parents watch Sesame Street? Maybe they watched it when they were kids. Yup, Sesame Street has been around for 40 years – that’s a super long time.

Watch Sesame Street now!

For many kids (and grown ups too), Sesame Street helped us learn our A, B, C’s and lots of other stuff too. Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Elmo and others teach us all kinds of things. Even First Lady Michelle Obama has been on the program, as well as many other famous people.

Check out the new season – some kids (and grown ups too) think they are never too old for Sesame Street – which is why its one of the most popular tv shows on WQPT.

Watch Sesame Street now!

Learn more about Sesame Street or all of the great programs on WQPT.

Dinosaur Train is seen through the eyes of Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex. Buddy and his adoptive family of Pteranodons go for adventures on theDinosaur Traint to meet all kinds of dinosaurs in different eras and learn fascinating new facts about these incredible creatures.

The new series embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while encouraging basic scientific thinking and skills as the audience learns about natural science, natural history and paleontology. Dinosaur Train joins other top-ranked PBS KIDS preschool series including The Jim Henson Company’s series SID THE SCIENCE KID, which premiered in fall 2008.

Dinosaur Train airs weekdays at 9:30am.

It’s a half-hour of fun as we explore exercise, eating right and healthy activities.  You’ll learn fun warm-up activities and ways to get fit.

The program features kids from right here in the Quad City area.

Tune in on Fridays at 4:00pm. Learn more at: wqpt.org/getmovin

Have you seen Get Movin’? Tell us what you think, right here on our blog.

When Martha (of Martha Speaks) eats alphabet soup, the letters go to her brain and she speaks! Although your pet may not talk like Martha, it can communicate with you in a variety of ways. Tell us how your pet speaks to you. Watch Martha Speaks on WQPT Mondays through Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. View all of programs for kids.

Help us welcome Martha to the Quad Cities! She will be visiting the Bettendorf Public Library on Tuesday, September 15, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring your camera and join in the free Story Time, games and activities.

If you haven’t seen it… take a peek at Sid the Science Kid.

Like what you see? Visit Sid the Science Guy’s website.