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Little Einsteins
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
An artistic adventure packed into each episode.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this show uses art, photography, and classical music as a colorful backdrop for the adventures of four precocious young friends. They make discoveries, work as a team, and use their special musical talents. They call upon the interactive help of the viewer to accomplish each mission. Parents may note the similarities to media produced by the Baby Einstein Company. Disney bought this company in 2001 and teamed up with their creators to produce a show using a similar philosophy of artistic visuals and stimulating classical music to enhance brain development and learning.
What's the story?
Don't be surprised if your preschooler starts humming Beethoven's Ninth Symphony or comparing Monet and Van Gogh after watching LITTLE EINSTEINS. Each episode begins with an introduction to a specific piece of art and musical accompaniment. Along with photography of nature, big cities, and famous structures, these art forms serve as backdrops for the adventures of Leo, June, Annie, and Quincy, four young animated friends. Each has a unique musical skill but together they always ask for the help of the viewer to successfully accomplish a mission. Leo is six and enjoys conducting. His little sister Annie is four and loves to sing. Quincy is five and plays instruments. And June is also six and loves to dance. Kids learn that special talents are fun, challenging, require practice, and in this case, can be used to solve problems.
Is it any good?
The Little Einsteins' missions involve cute characters and intriguing situations, such as helping a fuzzy caterpillar find a musical tree so it can become a butterfly or guiding a little dragon kite to meet up with other dragon kites at the Great Wall of China. Kids will especially enjoy the character of Rocket, who's just as loveable as the others and capable of transforming into any vehicle shape to get a job done. Preschoolers love the nifty gadgets on Rocket, too, including a Grab Nabber, Drum Thumper, and Look-and-Listen scope.
Little Einsteins is a refreshing change from today's cartoons. It's a wonderful means to expose kids to art and music while involving them in stories about likeable characters solving interesting problems. With songs and dance, it not only holds the attention span of preschoolers, but it also sparks curiosity about beautiful pieces of art and music in their world. Bravo!
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the places the characters visit and the problems they solve along the way, as well as about their own special talents. Families can extend the learning by taking a trip to a museum or listening to selections of the classical music featured on the show. Kids may be inspired to draw, sing, dance, or play an instrument after viewing.
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Perfect for kids 2-6
Love it! My 21 month old loves this show. I like how interactive it is. And how it promotes the arts as a way of learning.
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Poor educational value; visually confusing for younger children
Visually overstimulating for kids 3 and younger; characters speak in a loud overexcited voice continuously through the show; good vs. evil theme in some scenes is overdone (hansel and gretel, as an example). Most importantly, the show has negative educational value while purporting to teach art / music. The music / art is artificially linked to the themes in a way that is confusing rather than educational. The analogies are either silly or confusing for a child in the range of 2-4.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 9, 2010
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Little Einsteins It's On For 3 To 5 Years Old
It Is An Good Show
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A lot of elders can be more educational than that
My dad said that this show was definitely for babies and I already know a lot of stuff on that TV show.
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Missing Little Einsteins!
Little Einsteins is under a half hour! - It was great for my two year old - who wants to watch tv like his teen siblings. Besides a little Sesame Street it was the only thing I allowed. But now I can't find it! The Disney Channel has apparently changed their program schedule. Anyone know where I can look?
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Great show, but silly time slot
My son used to love this show, but I wish someone could tell me why a preschool show is on at 11:30am when most preschoolers are in school. What is the point?
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Excellent Show for Preschoolers
Both my 2 yr old and 4 yr old really get into it. I like that it focuses on art and music, plus the Little Einsteins always work together to solve problems.
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Applause!
I think it is SO cute! I only watch a little if nothings on, and I think its pretty neat for little kids. Nothing is bad about it, the only thing that may confuse your child is the fancy words for the music-although they explain it.
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Music and Art Action
Very cute show, love the music and art. My younger kids love watching this show and it doesn't annoy me ;)
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| Topics: | adventures, arts and dance, book characters, friendship, music and sing-along |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Aiden Pompey, Erica Huang, Jesse Schwartz |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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