Watch Kids' Reviews of
SHOWY SHOW - PRESCHOOL SHOW

Kids enjoyed this, particularly the dancing portions. "I liked the dancing part, it made me want to dance along with them" "I liked the man in it. "I want to do the songs again, especially the lunchbox song." They noticed how the onscreen characters were nice to each other. Kids seem to like looking at other kids in school. It's a good way for them to get an idea about what school is.

Very enjoyable, great on-air talent. The "audience" is a cute, animated group of kids. Leaving home and starting school is the very first big transition for both kids and their parents. Kids love to see other kids in the preschool situation and relate to seeing similar situations to their own. Here, they get a glimpse of the routine of the day at a typical preschool, with the live action kids reinforcing the 3 main characters (in primary colorful red, blue and yellow) actions doing song and dance. The songs have catchy lyrics, are repetitive, with words on screen. Messages throughout are about sharing, how meals are eaten at school, how to get along with other kids, and the type of play that comes along with making new friends. Excellent quality of live action and film animation. The song "Everyone will love You," has simple drawings shown illustrating the story and the text of the lyrics, printed on the bottom of the screen, very much like a picture book. Well developed for introducing both children and parents who are about to embark on that first big transition of entering school. Filled with creativity and positive energy. The three stages of Watch-Play-Show help kids learn to understand that they are competent thinkers, decision makers and problem-solvers. Thinkbox's two main curricular goals - demystifying of childhood Big Events features fun, musical, explorative segments and introduces children to the idea of attending preschool in a friendly encouraging way. Segments are social as well as conceptual. The early literacy element focuses on a text rich environment through song and dance numbers (words on screen) as well as centering on the particular three themes treated for the day - in this case, lunchbox, share, and happy.

Everything to prepare a 2- to 5-year-old for preschool. Children learn the who, what, why, where and how of a preschool day with song and dance numbers and funny skits. Throughout, they are exposed to a literacy-rich environment so that essential early reading skills are developed. By the end of the fun-filled show, both parents and children will be less mystified about preschool, and more open to the joy of their journey together.