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Maya & Miguel
- PBS
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know the series is well-written, funny, and full of upbeat charm. The program focuses on a set of Spanish language vocabulary words that are repeated throughout the episode. Kids will find the animated twins a delight.
What's the story?
Animated twins MAYA & MIGUEL introduce viewers to their family, friends, culture, and the Spanish language in this PBS series. In addition to language skills, the show teaches kids about cultural diversity in a fun, engaging way.
Is it any good?
The mostly English dialogue in
This well-written show doesn't forget the parents who are viewing with their kids. Some things may fly over young viewers' heads, but Maya & Miguel is infused with such heart and good humor that even its youngest fans won't ever feel like they're missing anything.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the different cultures and languages presented in the series. What do kids think about the importance of family and being a good friend? Does the show spark an interest in kids to learn more about their own family background?
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Kid, 12 years old
August 2, 2010
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good for 17 and older
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Kid, 11 years old
August 2, 2010
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good for 17 and older
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(just read)
I watch this show after school when I eat my snack sometimes, usually for about ten or twenty minutes until a better show comes on. I'm 13, this show is probably suitable for the 5 to 9 bracket(sp?). I think it's really stupid but it's a charming show that many younger kids would enjoy. The two main characters are twins, and, I find great entertainment in the fact that Miguel (spanish for Michael) shares a name with my own twin (Michael). Too bad I'm not named Maya! :D In their attempt to make the show racially diverse the makers seem to have moved a bit backwards. They have, like, one white, one black, and one chinese character and all the rest are latino. And they speak SO MUCH SPANISH! Do you want your kids to learn Spanish? If you do, then this is pretty good, but you can't understand a lot of what they say. It's annoying. But parents can eagerly allow their children to watch this nice little show after school with no worries.
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Really great!
This show is really fun and the lessons in them are brought out in a cool or funny way unlike those other shows like barnye or dragon tales when it's all kiddy. All of the charecters are different which makes this a great show. It's also funny.
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A good, modern kids show
The show embraces diversity, helps children learn how to solve real life "problems", has no violence, and the characters usually talk to each other respectfully. A big plus in my book!
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relly dumd
stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!! relliy stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok entertanment for 5+ on the other hand a three year old could understand it!!!!!!!!
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| Topics: | book characters |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | PBS |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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