High-Quality Children’s Television: Now Streaming Live at a Computer Near You

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting just launched PBS Kids Go! a new website that offers high-quality, educational children’s programming streaming live on the web 24 hours a day. The site features both full-length episodes and shorter clips from 14 children’s television programs, including favorites like Arthur and Postcards from Buster, all offered commercial-free. In addition to specific shows, the site also offers “channels” that feature clips and episodes focused around a particular theme, such as “helping out” or “get fit!” as well as games and other features. With all the usual caveats about avoiding TV for children under age 2 (it’s not any better because it’s on the computer!) and all good things in moderation, this is a great resource for parents, teachers, and caretakers seeking high-quality entertainment for youngsters outside the hours it’s regularly scheduled to air. Not to mention grown-ups who are bored at work (hey, it’s waaaay better for you than TMZ!).