has come through such giants as Mr. Rogers and Jim Henson. There is minimal programming that fills their shoes. KiDS will be a weekly, 30-minute online show that includes music, storytelling, interactive exercises and unique characters. Join us for the Launch in October 2023.
Jeff Patnaude and Susan Taylor, from the Wingspan Foundation 501(c)3, thank you for this opportunity to request your donations to support our new Mister Rogers-type show called KiDS, From Our Home to Your Home.
Our Purpose is: To engage children, age 4-11 years, in heart, body, mind and soul for the greater good through spiritual teachings and creative imagination.
Our Mission is: To develop 30-minute video segments utilizing music, storytelling, art, and interactive activities for weekly distribution to an unlimited virtual audience.
The Problem: Church attendance in America has dropped from 67% in 2001 to 49% today. With fewer adults attending their worship communities, fewer children are being taught spiritual and value-based lessons.
Our Solution ~ Action Steps: Jeff Patnaude and Susan Taylor head a Co-Creative Team currently developing this Saturday Show for Kids, one that reflects life-giving values from the Bible and children’s literature. It is modeled after the most effective and transformative of all television shows, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Outcome: The show is about kids, for kids, and about life-giving values. It is also an opportunity for parents and grandparents to learn with their children and grandchildren and serve as the on-going teacher in their spiritual education. The stage-set for this production has a heartfelt, “living room” type experience where participants hear Bible stories and messages from inspirational children’s books and scripted scenes in the show. Children receive guidance and life-lessons from the cast speaking these messages throughout an online broadcast. The KiDS website makes it easy for participating churches, private schools and home schools to reach young children throughout the United States and Canada, thereby bridging the growing gap between church and home.
Technology of the Show: For testing, The Show is, initially, a Web-TV broadcast and online production from a dedicated website channel.
FAQ for The Show KiDS
An online (You Tube/Vimeo-type) series for children ages 4-11 that teaches universal spiritual values and Biblical parables through storytelling, puppets, animation, and original music.
Service to others, caring, concern for equality and social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility, younger coping skills, peaceful conflict resolution, a sense of purpose for one’s life, embracing differences and celebrating creativity.
Via a website link https://theshowkids.com/ on Smart phones, home computers, iPads – any internet connected mobile device.
40 episodes in 2023 – one each week beginning March 1 – released each Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. EST.
Our target audience will be churches of various denominations, parochial schools throughout America, and home school children. We have an extensive list. Following that, we will market the show nationally and then internationally.
The Show will emphasize the importance of kindness, sharing, learning and loving thy neighbor as thy self.
Jeff Patnaude, an international speaker, and author of 25 children’s books will be the host – most likely in the role of Granddaddy. Many other adult characters, and especially children and teens, will host certain elements.
Our inspiration came from a show from Seattle called Hi-Ho Kids. That show relates to real kids of the 2020s and what they are trying to understand about living Life and Growing Up. Mister Rogers and Sesame Street, of course, have been foundational guides for the Show. The Show KiDS is a weave of what has been before, what is now and what is ahead.
Yes, during the pilot and testing phase. The Wingspan Foundation will consistently seek grants and private donations to support this show while the show is being offered at no cost to the children. After the pilot and testing phase, we will offer the show as a subscription streaming service for a nominal fee.
Donations to the 501(c)3 would always be welcomed.
Currently, checks can be mailed to: 8272 Lees Ridge Rd, Warrenton VA 20186
Susan Taylor has worked for Jim Henson of The Muppets and has been a songwriter and researcher for ABC Television Children’s Programming (Saturday Morning Cartoons.) She has also been a Television Producer in Del Mar, California, and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, where she created shows and helped build the Local Access Television Station for the Island.
Episcopal priest, author of seven books on leadership and mentoring and 25 children’s books, Jeff Patnaude is widely known as a teacher, preacher, keynote speaker, business leader and executive mentor. Since 1987, he has been recognized as one of the pioneers of Spirit@Work, a ministry focused on uniting the world of business and faith. Jeff’s professional dedication for almost 50 years has centered on helping guide others toward a life of fullness through spiritual practice and commitment.
Having served as the leader of large parish churches, he has also trained and mentored over 40,000 business leaders in numerous organizations. Described as “the Leonard Bernstein of leadership development”, he has gained an international reputation for his ability to orchestrate environments for transformation.
Jeff lives on the water of the Chesapeake Bay with his dear wife Susan and their three dogs, Surely, Goodness & Mercy. He is the proud father of two daughters, Julie and Laura and Granddaddy to Ella Marie and Jordyn Grace.
For More Information: go to https://www.jeffreypatnaude.com/
For the past three decades, Susan Taylor has founded and led digital communications ventures that include pioneering work in virtual environments, 3D animation, video production, online digital products, and new concept websites.
Her web technology and video production skills have helped clients ground their visions and showcase their work through television shows with original content. Susan spent 16 years working in television. Applying her musical talents, she was a songwriter, arranger and performer for ABC Television Children’s Programming in New York. Applying her technology skills, she did research into new software applications for ABC. Susan also helped build and launch the first local television cable station on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
Susan has been a multimedia advisor on the board of the Art Institute of California and Producer in San Diego. In the 1990s, Susan also worked as a psychoanalyst in private practice, a life-skills counselor and seminar leader. During that time, she served on the board of directors of The Family Center of Martha’s Vineyard and the Norwalk Coalition for Children and Youth.