• Dinosaur Train Archive

    Ever wonder what it’s like to zip-line through a rainforest? Or hike down a canyon? Kids will be able to find out for themselves on Monday–or, at least live vicariously through PBS Kids’ Dinosaur Train Nature Trackers Adventure Camp. This one-hour television special will take viewers along for a journey with the entire Pteranadon posse as they travel various terrains, from canyons to mountains, learning about geography and paleontology along the way. The show is divided into four nature-themed segments–rafting, mountain climbing, zip-lining and canyon hiking–with plenty of adventure to get kids interested in the great outdoors. It’s the perfect antidote to the winter blues, and proof-positive that there’s a great big world out there to explore. In a Nutshell: PBS Kids’ Dinosaur Train Nature [&hellip

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    The mere thought of potty training brings me down. If I wanted to spend my time cleaning up messy, little piles of do-do, I’d have gotten a dog. And yet I’ve successfully mastered this feat with my older daughter, so doesn’t that make me a pro? Nevertheless, it’s something all moms must roll up their sleeves (really) and teach their kids, and one that I’ll be taking on later this spring. Until then, we’re having a blast “experimenting” with Dino Poop, modeling clay inspired by TV’s “Dinosaur Train” that lets kids investigate exactly what makes up a dinosaur’s diet. This brown ball of poop-like dough comes with bone and plant pieces that kids simply press into the clay to create fossil imprints. Was your T-Rex [&hellip

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    All aboard the Dinosaur Train! If your kid is a fan of this PBS Kids’ animated TV show starring a posse of prehistoric creatures, then you’ll want to check out Learning Curve’s cool line of Dinosaur Train interactive figures, train sets and plush pals. Preschoolers really dig this show, and we can see why. They can relate to Buddy, a Tyrannosaurus Rex just about their age who rides along with a family of dinosaurs on a colorful train that takes them to magical places. If you’ve got a resident dino expert in your house, this is one show that will truly capture his attention and encourage his imagination. And this new toy line zeroes in on the show’s excitement. We love the talking Dinosaur Train [&hellip

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