The Kid Should See This
Kid-friendly STEM-focused videos spark interest, encourage learning
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The Kid Should See This
Pros: Informative, kid-appropriate videos include written background information.
Cons: Content is divided into general categories, but isn't sorted by age or specific topic.
Bottom Line: Regularly updated visual content stimulates interest, learning; adding better sorting capabilities would make it a stronger resource.
By screening short videos that provide a visual look at subjects ranging from science to art, teachers can reinforce concepts kids are learning in class. Educators likely won't find a video for every concept they discuss in class; however, they can share information with students on a variety of topics, including what gives stars their shape, why leaves change color, and how cardboard is recycled.
Teachers can also assign videos to individual students for additional learning. Each video contains written text on the topic, which can also help kids practice reading. However, teachers will need to email a link to the video; there's no way to directly share content with other users through the site.
As with many curated video sites, the clips on The Kid Should See This are grouped into topics -- in this case, science, technology, space, animals, food, DIY, music, animation, and art. Creator Rion Nakaya, who updates the site with input from her 3- and 6-year-old children, says she picks videos parents and teachers can watch with children, but that weren't necessarily created for kids. (Don't expect a lot of zany sounds or graphics.) Ten to 12 STEM-focused videos are added each week.
The site's short, interesting clips contain a fair amount of background information, which can help kids learn about each topic. Videos don't, however, feature age- or grade-level suggestions, which could help teachers determine which content might work best for each student or classroom. Teachers may need to dig a bit to find appropriate clips.
Users can sort videos by date, title, or popularity, but aside from about 40 general tags, videos aren't broken down by specific topic. If you're looking for a video on a specific topic within a larger subject area, you'll most likely need to enter a keyword in the search field. Bookmarking clips for later use can also be tricky. Users supposedly can click Save Video and view the video later on a site page, but tests to try that functionality on two different browsers proved unsuccessful. Even without in-depth search options, the site can be a useful classroom aid. The compelling, quick, informative videos offer a thorough look at science, technology, and other topics; watching them will spark conversation and encourage kids to learn new concepts.
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My overall opinion about this product is it is great for teachers to prepare for a lesson. The videos are also great for young children. My students enjoyed the video on how candy is made and it helped expand their thinking skills. I enjoy the videos as an adult and the kids love them too. There are no much changes I would make expect maybe have a questionnaire or test at the end to test the students knowledge from the video.
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