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The Upside Down Show

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Outstanding preschool series is fun and inventive.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show encourages social interaction and offers great examples of cooperation, negotiation, and accommodating and supporting others' needs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Upside Down Show

Parents need to know that this terrific series for preschoolers uses silly humor, imaginative play, language play, and whimsical storylines to stimulate young minds to be curious and creative and to think critically about the world around them. The show's interactive aspect encourages cooperation and self-confidence, as preschoolers get to be "in control" while lending a helping hand.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about each episode's theme and how each adventure unfolds. What are David and Shane looking for in this episode? Why do they want to find this particular object or place? Who helps them, and how? Do David and Shane end up in any strange places or funny rooms along the way? How do they get out of these places? Did they ask you to help them by clicking your imaginary remote? What did they ask you to do? What happened as a result? What happened when they finally found what they were looking for? What did you learn from this episode that you didn't know before?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    arysmommy08 is right, this is the dumbest show I saw in a long time. My kids hate this show. They are 7, 5 & 2 & nobody wants to watch this. I hope they take it of soon!

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for 3yrs and up

    I love The Upside Down Show, my 3 yr old and I watch it every night. When it when off air several months back my son and I were not happy. He asked every night when the show was coming on. Just the other day he was eating a piece of cake and my husband asked how it was and my son (3 yrs old) said it was DELECTABLE. He got his from the ice cream episode. He learns so much and laughs when he watches this show and I do too. I'm happy to see it back on Nick Jr.

  3. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    a great gateway to imagination ^.^

    this is an amazing show, it really helps children to learn to use and embrace their imagination, somethign that alot of people seem to be frowning upon now a days, sure its kind of stupid, but its for little kids, its so funny and it helps them understand simple things, me and my husband enjoy watching it with our kids even when our adult friends find it anoying, its our tv, and our kids, and the kids love it and play along with it. i just wish there were more episodes

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Perfect for everyone who appreciates make believe!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Encourages creativity & imagination- things that are becoming a "lost art" My husband & I even enjoy watching this one :)

  5. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    horrible show

    Im sorry but I think this is the dumbest childrens tv show I have ever seen. I dont need my child to learn to be loud and out of control running around like a crazy person or pretend shes talking to a fly. This is the only show on Nick that I dont find educational. It seems like they will let just about anybody make up a show now a days.

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