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The Fresh Beat Band

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Perky pals teach musical concepts with positive messages.

Themes in this show include:   friendship

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The series introduces preschoolers to basic musical concepts like rhythm, song structure, and a variety of instruments.
  • Messages:

    The upbeat tunes and lively cast encourage kids to get up and dance as they watch. The show touches on kid-friendly themes like friendship, cooperation, and problem solving.
  • Role models:

    The band members always treat each other with respect and are quick to look for solutions to their friends’ problems.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    There’s no violence, but a main character gets caught up in a lot of physical humor (getting his feet stuck in buckets or falling into garbage cans, for instance), which sometimes causes him to take a spill.
  • 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 Fresh Beat Band

Parents need to know that this upbeat series treats preschoolers to a music-filled good time while promoting kid-friendly messages about friendship, imagination, self-expression, and cooperation. Kids are also exposed to a spectrum of musical instruments and musical concepts like lyrics, tempo, and harmony. The show’s fairly juvenile, silly humor probably won’t appeal to older kids, but it’s a fine choice for the preschool set.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what problem the characters faced in a particular episode. How did they solve it? What resources did they use? Have you ever experienced a similar problem? What did you do?
  • What kinds of music do you like? How does music make you feel? Would you like to play an instrument? If so, which one?

  • Kids: What are some of your favorite TV shows? Why do you like them? What rules does your family have about TV?

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

    My Daugther and I love this show....WHERE CAN WE GET THE DVDs AND CDs

    My two year old loves this show and so do her friends, their parents and I. At this point it's the only show that keeps her full attention (and parents there is nothing wrong with a half hour t.v. break). I jump around, dance and sing with her and she loves it {so do I ....lol} Anyway, I was wondering where can I get the DVDs and CDs at....hopefully before Christmas. Would also love to see them live.

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

    I absolutely hate this this show, I think it's lame, the music is corny, and I hate that Twist character. He is the lamest out of all of them. My 2 year old gets mad when it comes on. HIP HOP HARRY has way better dance moves then that crappy show.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    This show is exciting and colorful!! My 16 month old brother will only watch this show. There is no set age for this show and our whole family enjoys it.

  4. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Who cares if I like it? My 2year old grandson likes it that's all that matters.

  5. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My 21 month old LOVES this show.... as corny as it may seem to me and my husband we are always singing " we had a great day, it was super way to spend some time together" LOLOL. My son tries to do the dance moves with me at the end ...its tooo cute

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