My 4 year old daughter loves this show, and I must admit, it's helped me brush up on my dinosaur knowledge too. I thought the concept of the timeline might be beyond her (the Train takes them to different periods within the era of the dinosaurs), but she seems to understand it pretty well. The themes include problem solving, working together, etc., and the parents in it are good role models - always willing to listen and help their dinosaur kids to learn. Great show!
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Dinosaur Train
(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Claire Corlett, Phillip Corlett, Ellen Kennedy, Where to watch: PBS)
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Common Sense says
Young dino's travels teach kids about science and diversity.
Themes in this show include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dinosaur Train
Parents need to know that this series encourages preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them as it introduces them to basic scientific principles and several species of prehistoric creatures. Each story exposes kids to science terms like "hypothesis" and "herbivore," illustrating their meanings in kid-friendly ways. In addition to its educational quality, the show also celebrates differences and encourages respect for others, as Buddy’s travels lead him to make many new friends whose lifestyles and appearances are very different from his.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the dinosaurs lived. Kids: How was the Earth different during their time? How did different species adapt to their surroundings? What traits differentiated the species?
- How do scientists work to answer our questions about the past and the future? What tools do they use to uncover and piece together clues? How do modern inventions improve our lives?
- Kids: What did you learn from this series? What questions do you still have about prehistoric creatures? What other shows have you seen that teach you something about science?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
under 3 loves this as well
My grandson (2 years) will constantly pick this show over any others. It is entertaining and educational. Well done. Mechandising would be great ... ASAP as nothing is available today.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Very Cute Cartoon
My 4 year old daughter loves this show and I like it too. After watching several episodes my daughter and I can name many species of dinosaurs. I can watch other dinosaur movies such as Jurasic Park and know what species I am seeing. My daughter can name species such as Giginotosauras and Ornithamimus, all spelled incorrectly by me I am sure. Anyway this show is the cutest. One adults as well as children will enjoy.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great educational show for all ages
My 3 yr old son LOVES Dinosaur Train!! Helearns so much from the show about dinosaurs and is entertained by the show. Hoping for some Dinosaur Train toys to come out before Christmas!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
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love it
We love it.. my son picks it over every other show he watches.. My husband was upset when he went to watch with us and it was a rerun. The only question I would have is when will the make dvd's? and my son's b-day is coming up in Janurary and I was wondering if they were going to make party supplies?
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| 89% | of parents say it's educational |
| 89% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 78% | of parents say there are good role models |
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