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JuneDesmond
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The Doodlebops (2004)
Excellent Alternative - Glad We Found It
This is Canada's excellent alternative to the Wiggles (who I also enjoy). It is definitely intended for preschoolers, although my seven year old was rather enthralled with it. It was the first time she had seen it. The music is fun. The characters use the current trends of dance. Each character has there own individual personality traits, but they are all lovable and engaging. The secondary cast of characters include positive role models of everyday people. There is a subtle showing of diversity through the main characters, (each is a different color) without actually needing to make a big deal out of it. The lessons presented are done simply but very effectively. WE LOVE IT!!!!! Can't wait to watch it again
Between the Lions (1999)
Reminds me of what Electric Company was all about!
When I was a kid all I ever wanted to watch was Electric Company. Seeing past episodes of it now, I kind of laugh and think it is silly, but it served its purpose. The whole reason behind the show is to teach pre-reading skills. The best way for most children to learn initially when they are pre-school age is through repetition. The characters are lovable, children will attach easily to them, which will also help to increase pre-reading skills. In this day and age reading starts so much earlier in school systems it's nice to have a show that is trying to help specifically with this task. Sesame Street is up there too it just isn't focused solely on reading. Some of my favorite Muppet voices are in this show: Moakley from Fraggle Rock among them. I love this show and think that it is a must to have in the household and my children both love it. Including Cliffhanger. However, their favorite is Chicken Jane. It's a FUN show.