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(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Where to watch: PBS)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun and games for middle-elementary kids.

updated 06.10.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The cast is diverse, and their message is all about learning and sharing ideas.
 

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 Zoom

Parents need to know that this fun, fast-paced show is hosted by a multi-racial cast of seven. The premise is to introduce viewer-generated ideas for many different kinds of projects, all of which are easily reproducible at home.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the projects featured on the show. Which ones are the most appealing? Do you have any ideas for new projects to submit? Parents and kids are encouraged to do the projects together and send their results into the show.
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    i liked it a lot but i hated the theme song

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Great Show, Can Get Boring as Kids Get Older

    This show is appropriate for 6 - 12 year olds, after that, I think it could get boring. However, kids can have tons of fun on the website: pbskids.org/zoom

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Anonymous
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I miss it!!!!!!!

    This was an awesome show, i miss it sooooooo much! Fannee Doolee rox!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    smart show

    it's a great show that introduces children to science & math and actually makes learning fun. this show is great because it has real people, not cartoon characters. I recommend this show for kids 6&up.

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