Team Umizoomi (Nick Jr.)

common sense media says

Super team teaches preschoolers real-life math applications.


parents & educators say
  • 64% say there are positive messages
  • 61% say there are positive role models

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this delightful series for preschoolers reinforces math skills like counting, measuring, and spatial relations. The show’s interactive format will keep kids engaged and excited about helping the characters solve the problems they encounter, and they’ll sharpen other skills like shape recognition and color identification along the way.

Educational value: Important early math skills like comparing, counting, building patterns, and computing are central to the show's stories, which also incorporate colors, shapes, and retention of information. 
Positive messages: The show emphasizes the value of mastering math skills like counting, computing, and measuring, showing kids how they're useful in solving everyday problems. 
Positive role models: Milli, Geo, and Bot are enthusiastic about new challenges and think creatively about solving the problems they’re presented with. They’re always happy to pitch in and help out a friend in need. 
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can discuss the role that math plays in solving everyday problems. How did Milli and Geo’s knowledge of numbers help them work through the challenge of the day? When do you use numbers on a regular basis?

  • Kids: Milli, Geo, and Bot each have special skills they can use. What are some of your special talents? How do you work to improve those skills? How helpful do you find them?

  • The show also draws attention to the shapes and colors that make up the world around us. Parents and kids can make a game out of identifying shapes and colors they see outside. Did this show teach you anything about colors, shapes, and numbers?

What's the story?

What's the story?

When trouble strikes in Umi City, kids are quick to enlist the help of mini superheroes Milli (voiced by Sophia Fox), Geo (Ethan Kempner), and their robot Bot (Donovan Patton). The spunky group solves all kinds of problems for their friends with their mastery of mathematics, and their adventures take them all over, above, and below the colorful city they call home.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Created by the braintrust that forever changed kids’ programming with Blue's Clues, TEAM UMIZOOMI entices kids with its vibrant visual appeal and colorful characters who embody the energy and spirit of preschoolers. The show’s now-familiar interactive format encourages kids to puzzle through questions themselves and take pride in themselves when they answer correctly.

Beyond offering exceptional educational content for youngsters, the show also is unique in its deliberate focus on a math curriculum. Many shows reinforce basic counting and number recognition skills, but Team Umizoomi takes the content to another level by introducing more complex concepts like spatial relation, measurement, and geometry -- and all at a level that preschoolers will have little trouble grasping.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y
Network: Nick Jr.
Cast: Donovan Patton, Ethan Kempner, Sophia Fox
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Nick Jr.

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 28 parent & educator reviews:
  • 64% say there are positive messages
  • 61% say there are positive role models
  • 57% say it's educational

Most useful reviews by all members

lolcatshateumi ...
kid, 12 years old
 
Terrible!
Hate it! This show is rumored to have a Godzilla episode and an episode called "Silly Love Stories". There are also hidden subliminal episodes. DO NOT WATCH!

Kick_Kiki
parent of 3 year old
 
Great for Preschoolers
Our son really enjoys this show. And the educational value really shows when it comes to his number/pattern knowledge. The colors and such really draw the kids in and keep their attention. Plus Umizoomi is fun for them to say. I added highlight to 'role models' because they're always helping someone solve a problem.

MamaNikkiP
parent of and 3 , 7 , 10 year old
 
Good educational cartoon
My 3 yr old enjoys this show and it doesn't totally annoy me like some shows do. Good messages, up beat, educational.

sparty
parent
 
When there is a problem in Umicity, Geo, Bot, Millie and umifriend (your kids) will use their shapes, patterns and number activities to help solve problems.

NedB
parent of 2 and 5 year old
 
A thumbs up from our two year old, who is learning from it
Our two year old loves Team Umizoomi and, as a result, has already started recognizing numbers and naming them when he sees them on other objects (today he found a phree (three) and niee (nine). He also loves to provide answers when prompted by the show (even if he doesn't completely understand the question, though frequently he does.) Today he correctly recognized a color pattern and called out his word for 'yellow' when it was the answer in the color pattern the show was presenting. He's certainly learning from the show, when he gets a chance to watch it.

lynnnoton
kid, 5 years old
 
Mighty Math Powers
Nice to see a show emphasizing math skills. Beyond simple counting, it deals with shapes and patterns.

earthgirl1975
parent of 6 year old
 
Perfect for kids learning to count.
My daughter simply loves this show. She gets so excited when she hears the theme song. She is a 5 year autistic kids and not all shows interest her and this is sure of them that does.

shyne786
kid, 11 years old
 
Outstanding!!!
This is an outstanding show! It is very educational! Milli's pattern changing dress and pigtails teach kids about patterns and measurment. Geo's great building skills will teach kids about geometry and shapes. Bot's fun and energetic character is just what preschoolers are looking for! If you haven't watched this show yet, you really should! You'll love it!

KZMama
parent of 3 and 6 year old
 
Math on TV
My kids love this show! It makes math fun--learning counting, patterns and more.

ItsIce
parent of 3 year old
 
Perfect Show for the toddler
Very cute show! My two year old loves to watch the show.. it's the only show that will hold his attention. Some other people on here just sound plain crazy LOL

thesavants08
parent of 2 year old
 
Great Introduction to Math for little ones!
I love the fact that they finally came out with a show for kids about math. It's actually fun too! The songs are very catchy which helps remember patterns and shapes. It also shows them using math in their daily lives. I mean who has never heard a kid ask "when am I going to use this?!" It shows that math is a tool we do use everyday even when we don't realize it. I love it!


kid, 12 years old
 
BORING!
HORRIBLE!BAD WORD!BAD NAME!BAD SHOW!BAD ANIMATION!


teen, 14 years old
 
BORING!
HORRIBLE!BAD WORD!BAD NAME!BAD SHOW!BAD ANIMATION!


kid, 11 years old
 
BORING!
HORRIBLE!BAD WORD!BAD NAME!BAD SHOW!BAD ANIMATION!

ryan1133
parent of 3 year old
 
Keeps kids attention
FANTASTIC SHOW..cant wait till merchandise and videos are sold!

ebboelc
parent of 7 year old
 
great for kids to see, but you dont have it on the Tv at good times
Love it. Great 4 kids age 4 - 7 I think. Why is this show not on after school or on Saturday. So the kids can see it. You run it at nap time.

drweegee
kid, 10 years old
 
Good!But NOT The Best
This show is perfect for ages 2+.But when they reach 7+ they'll start changing the channel.Not bad but good.

Clarin
parent of 2 year old
 
Great Show
This show is so cute! My twin 2.5 year girls love this show. They've really done well on their shapes & I HATE math, so anything that is going to help my kids with math is great!

SusanIshFluffeh
kid, 11 years old
 
lol cat shate umi zoomi, pretty much every show has sublimental messages -.- umizoomi forever.

jakeandjonatha ...
parent of and 3 , 9 , 9 year old
 
Perfect for preschoolers
My two year old loves this show. I would highly recommend it for children who are learning math skills.

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