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Sid the Science Kid – Sid’s Slide to the Side Appisode from Mindshapes

If you have a kid who likes Sid the Science Kid and his pals Gabby, May and Gerald, who love to gather round for rug time with Teacher Susie, then I have some app-solutely fun news for you!  Mindshapes asked me to share their brand new appisode:  Sid the Science Kid – Sid’s Slide to the Side with you.  Sid can’t understand why he can’t slide in his shoes and this whole app is centered around why that is- stories, mini games, songs and more offer an engaging way for kids to learn more about friction.  It’s just like the beloved Sid the Science Kid program on PBS- just for the iPad, iPhone and iTunes.

sids slide to the side rug time

Sid’s Slide to the Side is the first in a new app format from Mindshapes called an “Appisode” – enhanced story–based adventures with rich learning game and play activities. This Appisode is a new approach to mobile learning keeping kids engaged and entertained with cool songs, interactive games, reinforced learning activities and colorful characters like PBS favorite – Sid the Science Kid.

sids slide to the side screenshot

This appisode is based on Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid: The Movie and incorporates everything we love about Sid and his preschool pals- questions, curiosity, learning, exploring…laughing and problem solving in a fun, engaging way. Kids will learn about friction with the included 2 books, 2 games/activities and music from Teacher Susie.  As always, Susie doesn’t just tell the kids what they need to know to answer their questions,  but encourages them to ask questions and explore in order to help them discover for themselves.

What’s in the app?

✔ Two fully narrated and animated Livebooks™ – classic Sid stories that everyone will enjoy!

✔ Push-a-Puck: Learn and Play activity explores the concept of friction thru choices of materials and combinations. Changes levels as your child progressively plays and learns.

✔ Sid’s Speedway: Educational Go-Kart racing game that teaches kids about friction through the power of play. Uses great features and functionality of the iPad as kids explore many different combinations the activity offers.

✔ Music: A favorite song from Teacher Susie!

This app is available through iTunes for $2.99 as of 4/2/13.  Definitely one we’ll keep on my phone- it’s got enough components that it’ll keep the kids happy for a long time if we are waiting at an appointment.

This is a sponsored post, and opinions are, as always, my own.  Anyone who has the  rug time song in their head after reading this, I wish you well.  It’s been in my head for days!! (Luckily it’s a fun song).

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  4. dawn k says

    My grandson loves Sid, and what a great way to get science into the home! All of the music included really catches his attention.

  6. Jamie Brigham says

    My son would love this and so would my nephews, they all love Sid and they are obsessed with using our iPhone’s and iPad’s.

  9. Robin Wilson says

    My niece would adore this. No little ones at home, but I keep her from time to time so will keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing!

  10. Joyce Raymond says

    This looks great, but I have no little ones. I will keep it in mind for my first great-grandchildren…hmmmm, wonder when that will be?

  12. Laura Jacobson says

    Oh Carter would love this! We love watching Sid The Science Kid on TV! Oh how fun! We will have to download this one!

  16. jamie braun says

    i didnt know there was an app for this! my daughter loves this show! and Im sure she will love the app too!

  19. Melissa S says

    Awww1 I miss Sid, my son is 9 now and thinks he is too old for Sid. He would have loved this app a couple of years ago.

  21. Priscilla Benavides says

    I would love for my son to watch this show, my son loves science and it would interest him a whole lot!

  26. Margot C says

    I wish that we had the equipment to have these clever types of apps. we don’t even have smart phones.

  27. Blessie Nelson says

    Seems really nice for kids but I won’t be encouraging my kids to be immersed in all this techie stuff early.

  28. Anne says

    That seems like a very reasonable price for an app that kids will love, and learn from, too. Thanks for the review.

  30. Tiffany W says

    I’ve never watched the show but Looks like a great app for all the fans of Sid.

  33. Maria Iemma says

    I am not very technical but I do have a smart phone and will ask my son to help me download the app for my granddaughter’s enjoyment.

  34. Susan Broughton says

    I like education characters in cartoons. Kids learn while they watch their usual cartoons. It reminds me of the old PBS shows we watched as a kid

  37. Vickie couturier says

    my grandsons are fans as well,,I like for them to watch this because they actually learn something

  38. D SCHMIDT says

    My sons are both huge fans of Sid the Science Kid so I expect this is something they will be asking for.

  39. md kennedy says

    My step-daughter’s son has not yet been introduced to Sid but based on your description and review I am sure he’d love it! I will forward this post to her…

  41. Carrie Phelps says

    This is definitely one of my favorites for the viewing of my grandchildren!

  42. Amanda Alvarado says

    I’m going to have to tell dd about this and see if she wants it (some days she LOVES Sid, others she doesn’t!). I didn’t realize they had an app out for Sid! 🙂

  43. natalie nichols says

    My niece loves Sid. My son has never watched it, but I bet he would love it too. This sounds cute

  47. Kayla says

    This looks awesome! I’ve seen this show a couple times on TV, but never this. I love all the new things that companies come out with!

  52. Jennifer says

    Oh I will have to get this app. My kids just live Sid the science kid! What a great way to keep the kids occupied during dr appointments, etc

  53. Maria says

    Sounds like a fun series!! My kids would love this. I’ll have to check the app out. Thanks!

  56. Shauna says

    That looks great. I love when they add fun to learning. I am def. checking this out for my LO’s! Thank you

  59. Daisy says

    We actually haven’t watch Sid the Science Kid before, but it sounds perfect for my son. I can’t wait to try this app with him!

  60. Pam says

    I bet every kid who is a Sid the Science kid fan would love this. If my kids were younger I would be all over it!

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