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Sid the Science Kid

Grandma's Glasses

Sid the Science Kid is an animated television series that uses comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science among preschoolers. The characters pose questions and investigate objects and events that can be directly observed and explored. Ages: 3-6 Educational Goal: Science

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Grandma's Glasses

Season 1 Episode 13 | 25m 57s | CC

Sid tries on Grandma's glasses, but they make everything look blurry. Sid explores his sense of vision, and discovers that even though Grandma's glasses make things look blurry to him, they make things look clear to her.

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