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Hi-5

(Rated TV-G, Children's live action, Starring Kimee Balmilero, Curtis Cregan, Karla Mosley, Where to watch: Discovery Kids, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    High-energy music and dancing for young viewers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Diversity within cast members and audience members is celebrated.
 

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 Hi-5

Parents need to know that this series offers engaging singing and dancing, yet the quality of the material is sometimes sacrificed for the quantity of material. Colorful sets and the enthusiastic cast will be enticing for young viewers, but parents might find the content anemic, if not trying. Real-life videos of kids playing and doing creative things are the highlight of this program. Well intentioned and generally inviting, but not truly educational.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the purpose of the show -- what's the ultimate goal here? Do your kids sing and dance along to the music? What is it about this group that's so enticing?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome and musical

    It rox! I used to watch it. Still love it. Great show to get kids every age to get up and groove. Even my 17 year sister loves it!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    very fun

    My daughters(age 1 and 4.8) love this show. My oldest has been watching since she was 6 months. I like the music too.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    My 4 year old loves this program and the songs are catchy!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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