Every Monday afternoon, Cole and I venture to the library. We have done so since he began walking. The librarians all know us and Cole navigates the shelves with an exact knowledge of what books are where (truck books vs. calliou books vs. super hero books). We also take advantage of being able to take out DVDs. Cole's preferences in characters, movies, action figures and such change like the wind so that with the exception of his true favorites, I never buy them. We rotate through four or five over a month's time. Right now his bin is stocked with Max and Ruby, Super Hero Power Squad, Ben 10 and Wild Kratts.
I have to admit that Cole watches way more TV than I ever imagined I would allow but I do filter what I allow which means we stick to PBS Kids as much as possible since the Disney Channel and Nick Jr. have commercials which he actually complains about having watched commercial free Sprout for so many years.
A few months back when nothing much else was on one EARLY morning, Wild Kratts was the only thing on that was permissible (I refuse to let him watch crap like SpongeBob). He whined and balked because it wasn't a familiar show but I said that was his only choice other than no TV at all. So he relented and I went to prepare breakfast. Not even 10 minutes late, Cole excitedly was relaying facts about cheetahs (and began racing around like one). For those who don't know Wild Kratts joins the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt (real people as well as characters) as they encounter incredible wild animals. It is awesome science education as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Each show explores an age-appropriate science concept central to an animal's life and showcases a rarely-before-seen wildlife moment, all wrapped up in engaging stories.
Of course, Cole has memorized the show's opening jingle and is now a walking encyclopedia when it comes to information regarding whales, draco lizards, wolves, kangaroos, sharks, raptors, bats, gazelles, amoras and beavers. I love how he has embraced the show and he loves that he can share his knowledge. I have learned a lot myself! These types of shows are what all kids should be watching!
Here is a clip!
http://pbskids.org/go/video/?category=Wild%20Kratts&pid=LW82h5dLEnoINPc5DYKq6egMkUs3AX2z
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