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Genius Generation

Did you know that the trampoline was invented by a 16-year-old? That popsicles, snowmobiles, and the Braille language were also invented by young people? Join host Danni Washington every week to meet the innovative kids, tweens, and teens who are running their own businesses, making new discoveries, or inventing something new using science.

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Who says kids can’t do it all? Listen in as Danni interviews kids who have already made big contributions to the world! In each episode, hear from a kid who identified a problem, researched to learn more, and came up with a genius solution using science, technology, engineering, and math. Whether you’re already an expert in coding or just getting interested in biology, Genius Generation shows that you can make a difference!

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Preschoolers (2-4)

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Positive Messages

Kids learn through observation and imitation. As such, media for preschoolers that portrays positive messages and modeling can play a key role in the development of healthy behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. Early exposure to delightful stories and fun adventures with positive representations — such as teamwork, friendship and perseverance — helps kids develop lifelong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

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STEM

Preschoolers are naturally curious — they have an innate interest in the world around them. They want to know how things work and why. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) episodes are about discovery and inspiring kids to explore their curiosity. Whether learning about animals, light and color, pulleys, tech gadgets, or problem solving and reasoning, there’s always something to observe and question.

STEM

Little Kids (5-7)

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This Show Often Highlights 
Positive Messages

Since kids learn through observation and imitation, media with positive messages and modeling can support their development of healthy behaviors and mindsets. In the early elementary years, kids are developing the skills they need to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions. Episodes that portray setting goals, showing empathy, forming healthy relationships, and making good choices sets kids up to do the same!

Positive Messages
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This Show Often Highlights 
STEM

STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is a core part of the early elementary school years as it sets the foundation for exploration, learning, and discovery. As kids develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills, they’re able to expand their minds and elevate their knowledge. STEM episodes encourage kids to wonder about their world and how it works. This content exposes kids to STEM careers and opportunities while introducing basic theories and vocabulary.

STEM

Big Kids (8-10)

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Positive Messages

Kids 8–10 still need to learn from positive role models and representations to help them understand and navigate their world. The emphasis at this age is on self-awareness, impulse control, empathy, and teamwork. Episodes for this age group provide positive and influential examples of how to be kind, make good decisions, and become agents of change in the world!

Positive Messages
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This Show Often Highlights 
STEM

Kids, 8–10 years old, are moving from curiosity to reasoning. Additionally, as they develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills, they are able to seek out explanations to better understand the world around them. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) episodes encourage kids to question, investigate, and generate explanations for everyday phenomena. This content also exposes them to STEM careers and opportunities that may even inspire them to pursue a future in STEM!

STEM

Benefits

Preschoolers (2-4)

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This Show Often Highlights 
Positive Messages

Kids learn through observation and imitation. As such, media for preschoolers that portrays positive messages and modeling can play a key role in the development of healthy behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. Early exposure to delightful stories and fun adventures with positive representations — such as teamwork, friendship and perseverance — helps kids develop lifelong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

Positive Messages
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This Show Often Highlights 
STEM

Preschoolers are naturally curious — they have an innate interest in the world around them. They want to know how things work and why. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) episodes are about discovery and inspiring kids to explore their curiosity. Whether learning about animals, light and color, pulleys, tech gadgets, or problem solving and reasoning, there’s always something to observe and question.

STEM

Little Kids (5-7)

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This Show Often Highlights 
Positive Messages

Since kids learn through observation and imitation, media with positive messages and modeling can support their development of healthy behaviors and mindsets. In the early elementary years, kids are developing the skills they need to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions. Episodes that portray setting goals, showing empathy, forming healthy relationships, and making good choices sets kids up to do the same!

Positive Messages
close
This Show Often Highlights 
STEM

STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is a core part of the early elementary school years as it sets the foundation for exploration, learning, and discovery. As kids develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills, they’re able to expand their minds and elevate their knowledge. STEM episodes encourage kids to wonder about their world and how it works. This content exposes kids to STEM careers and opportunities while introducing basic theories and vocabulary.

STEM

Big Kids (8-10)

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This Show Often Highlights 
Positive Messages

Kids 8–10 still need to learn from positive role models and representations to help them understand and navigate their world. The emphasis at this age is on self-awareness, impulse control, empathy, and teamwork. Episodes for this age group provide positive and influential examples of how to be kind, make good decisions, and become agents of change in the world!

Positive Messages
close
This Show Often Highlights 
STEM

Kids, 8–10 years old, are moving from curiosity to reasoning. Additionally, as they develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills, they are able to seek out explanations to better understand the world around them. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) episodes encourage kids to question, investigate, and generate explanations for everyday phenomena. This content also exposes them to STEM careers and opportunities that may even inspire them to pursue a future in STEM!

STEM
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