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Wiz Kid is here to spur your curiosity and unveil the wonders of science! Whether you’re looking for a science show for kids or simply enjoy exploring and learning new things – Wiz Kid is your new go-to pal. Each Wiz Kid episode features at-home activities or expert guests who will teach you something new and share advice for young scientists. Wiz Kid is thrilled to call CSU Spur her home in the heart of Denver, and she can’t wait to go on new adventures at Colorado State University and CSU Pueblo in episodes to come!

For more information, check out the official Wiz Kid page: csuspur.org/wizkid/

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  • Denver Public Library Storytime: Red-Eyed Tree Frog with Sarah

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Sarah as she sings songs, leads activities, and reads the amazing “Red-Eyed Tree Frog” along with, “Niño Wrestles the World.” It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime.

  • DPL Storytime: ¡Fuera De Aquí, Horrible Monstruo Verde! with Chufo

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Chufo as he sings songs, leads activities, and reads “¡Fuera de aquí, horrible monstruo verde!”. It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime. This episode is presented in Spanish with English subtitles.

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  • DPL Storytime: Shark in the Park with Chufo

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Chufo as he sings songs, leads activities, and reads “Shark in the Park”. It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime.

  • DPL Storytime: Hooray for Birds with Ms. Rachel

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Ms. Rachel as she sings songs, leads activities, and reads “Hooray for Birds”. It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime.

  • DPL Storytime: Is This the Bus for Us? with Ms. Rachel

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Ms. Rachel as she sings songs, leads activities, and reads “Is This Bus For Us?”. It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime.

  • DPL Storytime: I Am a Tiger with Sarah

    Join the Denver Public Library reader Sarah as she sings songs, leads activities, and reads the hilarious “I am A Tiger” and the meaningful, “My People.” It’s an opportunity to listen, follow along, and learn with the Denver Public Library Storytime.

  • Little Owl Lost with Mr. John: DPL Storytime

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages. In this episode Mr. John reads Little Owl Lost, sings "Hi, Hello, How are you?," Clap your hands, Old Mcdonald, and the Alphabet...

  • DPL Storytime: Corre Corre, Calabaza with Chufo (en español)

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Chufo reads Corre Corre, Calabaza, sings "Bienvenidos, todos," "Buenos dias," and "Bartolito". This episode ha...

  • DPL Storytime: After the Buzz Comes the Bee with Ms. Rachel

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Ms. Rachel reads "After the Buzz Comes the Bee," teaches sign Language "Hello" and "Goodbye", plays "Here is t...

  • Bark George with Mr. John: DPL Storytime

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Mr. John reads Bark George, sings Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, Bouncing and Counting, and If you want to ...

  • That Is Not A Good Idea with Chufo: DPL Storytime

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Mr. John reads Little Owl Lost, sings "Hi, Hello, How are you?," Clap your hands, Old Mcdonald, and the Alphab...

  • Shhh! The Baby's Asleep with Ms. Rachel: DPL Storytime

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Ms. Rachel reads "Shhh! The Baby's Asleep," teaches sign Language "Hello" and "Goodbye", plays "Here is the Be...

  • DPL Storytime: Do Pigs Have Stripes? with Ms. Rachel

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Ms. Rachel reads "Do Pigs Have Stripes?," teaches sign Language "Hello" and "Goodbye", plays "Wave Along with ...

  • DPL Storytime: Pete the Cat, I Love My White Shoes with Chufo

    The Denver Public Library Storytime is a program where readers from branches across the mile-high city sing songs, do activities, and read stories for kids of all ages.

    In this episode Chufo reads Pete the Cat, I love my White Shoes, sings "Clap your hands," "Wheels On the Bus," and Goodbye fri...

  • Sustainability: What is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

    Join Wiz Kid to explore how resources like water, sunlight, and wind can be used again and again, and learn about non-renewable resources like coal, oil, and gas. Visit the 3-R islands to see how reducing waste, reusing everyday items, recycling properly, and composting food scraps can all help p...

  • Music: What is Sound? How does Music Affect our Brains and Feelings?

    What makes music? How do vibrations turn into sound, and why does music make us feel so many emotions? Wiz Kid is exploring the science of music to find out! Learn how sound waves work, how instruments create different pitches and volumes, and discover different types of instruments at CSU Spur's...

  • Water: Where Does it Come From?

    Where does your water come from? Wiz Kid follows water’s amazing journey from snowy mountains and rivers to the clean water that flows from your tap. Discover how water is collected, cleaned, and delivered through reservoirs and treatment plants, and meet the scientists who study snow and hydrolo...

  • How Animals Became Our Helpers: From Ancient Times to Today

    Wiz Kid discovers how animals have helped humans for thousands of years and still do today!

    Learn how dogs, cats, horses and even pigeons helped people in every part of life since ancient times. Meet modern-day heroes - service dogs in training at HABIC and therapy horse, Chunky, at the Temple ...

  • Energy: How many types are there? How do our bodies use food for power?

    What is energy? How do our muscles turn food into movement? Wiz Kid is discovering the answers as she explores the science of energy in all its forms. Observe real-life demos and see how electricity is made, how food powers our muscles, and how energy flows all around us. From spinning dynamos to...

  • Pollinators: How do they help plants grow? How can I protect them?

    How do bees help plants grow? Why are they so important for our food? In this episode, Wiz Kid learns about the science of pollination and meets some amazing pollinators — from honeybees to butterflies to beetles! Plus, learn how you can support pollinators right in your backyard.

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  • 1. Meet Wiz Kid & explore the wonders of science!

    Meet your host, Wiz Kid, as she explores CSU Spur’s three buildings: Terra, Hydro and Vida. At the Spur campus you can learn all about food, water and health. This new science show for kids and lifelong learners will take you on new adventures with every episode diving deeper with experiments, ex...

  • 2. The scientific method: What is science? How do I do my own experiments?

    What is science? What is a scientist? Wiz Kid is discovering the answers as she learns about the scientific method! Observe real-life experiments at CSU Spur’s greenhouse and follow along as Wiz Kid conducts an experiment you can do at home following the scientific method.

    Featured guest: Jake ...

  • 3. Hands-on chemistry activities that you can do at home!

    Chemistry is all around you, even when you’re cooking! Join Wiz Kid for three exciting, easy-to-follow, hands-on chemistry activities that you can do at home. We’ll play with Oobleck, write a secret message and make a special lemonade recipe! Who knew chemistry could be so fun... and delicious!?

  • 4. Made from scratch: the science of making bread, cheese and butter

    Wiz Kid’s stomach is growling, and she needs to make a snack, but all she has are a few ingredients. Follow along as Wiz Kid explores the science of making bread, cheese and butter for an afternoon snack made from scratch in CSU Spur’s test kitchen!

    Featured guest: Nicholas Trujillo, Food Innov...