MPB announces New Children’s Programming Schedule

(Jackson, Miss.)¾ Beginning Labor Day, September 7, Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) television will begin its new children’s schedule for fall.

The highest quality of programming will continue with PBS KIDS® Raising Readers favorites such as “Between the Lions,” “Sesame Street,” “WorldWorld,” “Super Why!” and “Martha Speaks.”

Although the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is no longer distributing “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” for weekday viewing, MPB is able to air “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” on Saturday mornings.

“Dinosaur Train,” a brand new show for preschoolers created by the Jim Henson Company, and a new version of “The Electric Company” will air weekdays.

“Dinosaur Train” is designed to encourage basic scientific thinking skills as children learn about natural science, natural history and paleontology.

“The Electric Company” targets the six- to nine-year-old audience by reinforcing strong literacy skills in a cool, hip format.

Visit www.mpbonline.org for the most up-to-date children’s schedule and learning activities corresponding to the children’s series.

MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Weekdays

6:30 a.m. Between the Lions

7:00 a.m. Curious George

7:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid

8:00 a.m. Super Why!

8:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train

9:00 a.m. Sesame Street

10:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog

10:30 a.m. WordWorld

11:00 a.m. Super Why!

11:30 a.m. Between the Lions

Noon It’s a Big Big World

12:30 p.m. Barney & Friends

1:00 p.m. Caillou

1:30 p.m. Dinosaur Train

2:00 p.m. Curious George

2:30 p.m. Martha Speaks

3:00 p.m. Arthur

3:30 p.m. WordGirl

4:00 p.m. The Electric Company

4:30 p.m. Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman

5:00 p.m. Maya & Miguel

MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Saturdays

6:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid

7:00 a.m. Super Why!

7:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train

8:00 a.m. Thomas and Friends

8:30 a.m. Bob the Builder

9:00 a.m. Curious George

9:30 a.m. Between the Lions

10:00 a.m. Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

10:30 a.m. Arthur

11:00 a.m. Dragonfly TV

11:30 a.m.         Wishbone
Noon                   Super Why!
12:30 p.m.         WordGirl

MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Sundays

6:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid

7:00 a.m. Super Why!

7:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train

8:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog

8:30 a.m. Martha Speaks

9:00 a.m.           Arthur
9:30 a.m.           WordGirl
10:00 a.m.         The Electric Company
10:30 a.m.         Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
11:00 a.m.         Cyberchase
11:30 a.m.         Maya & Miguel

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.

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*MPB announces New* Children’s Programming Schedule**
(Jackson, Miss.)¾ Beginning Labor Day, September 7, Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) television will begin its new children’s schedule for fall. The highest quality of programming will continue with PBS KIDS® Raising Readers favorites such as “Between the Lions,” “Sesame Street,” “WorldWorld,” “Super Why!” and “Martha Speaks.” Although the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is no longer distributing “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” for weekday viewing, MPB is able to air “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” on Saturday mornings. “Dinosaur Train,” a brand new show for preschoolers created by the Jim Henson Company, and a new version of “The Electric Company” will air weekdays. “Dinosaur Train” is designed to encourage basic scientific thinking skills as children learn about natural science, natural history and paleontology. “The Electric Company” targets the six- to nine-year-old audience by reinforcing strong literacy skills in a cool, hip format. Visit www.mpbonline.org for the most up-to-date children’s schedule and learning activities corresponding to the children’s series. MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Between the Lions 7:00 a.m. Curious George 7:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid 8:00 a.m. Super Why! 8:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train 9:00 a.m. Sesame Street 10:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 a.m. WordWorld 11:00 a.m. Super Why! 11:30 a.m. Between the Lions Noon It’s a Big Big World 12:30 p.m. Barney & Friends 1:00 p.m. Caillou 1:30 p.m. Dinosaur Train 2:00 p.m. Curious George 2:30 p.m. Martha Speaks 3:00 p.m. Arthur 3:30 p.m. WordGirl 4:00 p.m. The Electric Company 4:30 p.m. Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman 5:00 p.m. Maya & Miguel MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Saturdays 6:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid 7:00 a.m. Super Why! 7:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train 8:00 a.m. Thomas and Friends 8:30 a.m. Bob the Builder 9:00 a.m. Curious George 9:30 a.m. Between the Lions 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood 10:30 a.m. Arthur 11:00 a.m. Dragonfly TV 11:30 a.m. Wishbone Noon Super Why! 12:30 p.m. WordGirl MPB Children’s Programming Schedule - Sundays 6:30 a.m. Sid the Science Kid 7:00 a.m. Super Why! 7:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train 8:00 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog 8:30 a.m. Martha Speaks 9:00 a.m. Arthur 9:30 a.m. WordGirl 10:00 a.m. The Electric Company 10:30 a.m. Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman 11:00 a.m. Cyberchase 11:30 a.m. Maya & Miguel ### Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.