Continue from previous post: To be sure, these selections are subjective. They are shows that my kids and I enjoy (save for Doc McStuffins, which we haven’t seen, but had many friends rave about). And I could have easily gone to fifteen or twenty shows—to include the likes of World Girl or Word World, Team UmiZoomi or Sid the Science Kid, to name a few. (And maybe Sesame Street, though its quality has really gone downhill in recent years.) So why these programs? Several of them do a great job teaching real content, like science (Curious George, Wild Kratts, and Dinosaur Train), music and dance (Backyardigans), or classic fairy tales (Super Why!). Kids can learn a LOT about the world long before they can read, and these shows help. (Note to the children’s television world: How about a show about history? My boys would LOVE it!) Others are more focused on developing social and emotional intelligence, especially by depicting characters who are friendly, kind, and work well with others (be they a dog with a British accent, like Kipper, or a pre-adolescent aardvark like Arthur). Most of all, these shows are fun. And unlike some offerings out there (ahem, Dora, I’m looking at you), they won’t make you want you to poke your eyes out. -tristina (:
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:00:31 +0000
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