Meet the Alpha Beats
Little ones learn ABCs through fun and silly music.
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this podcast.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Meet the Alpha Beats is a fun, silly, and musical way to familiarize younger kids with the letters of the alphabet and their sounds. While it may not be the most thoroughly educational podcast, it teaches the alphabet with a lot of joy and humor that will make little ones giggle and ask for more. The short, lighthearted storylines are great for quick drives or snack breaks, and the cast of characters add an entertaining twist.
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What’s It About?
Fictional host DJ Al B explores the letters of the alphabet through silly stories and songs in MEET THE ALPHA BEATS, complete with a bilingual Letter S and a Letter M that live on the moon. Each episode, Al B introduces the audience to one or more letters, then follows that letter as they teach about the words that start with their sound, all wrapped into a quick and humorous story.
Is It Any Good?
Fun and quick, lighthearted adventures are at the center of this podcast. What Meet the Alpha Beats lacks in depth it makes up for in colorful characters and silly storylines. Letter sounds are reinforced through an assortment of words that pop up throughout the stories, and the hosts and characters sprinkle in other important kinds of information throughout each episode. The music is the star here and will likely have family members of all ages singing along.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Meet the Alpha Beats uses music to teach the alphabet. Which songs were your favorite and why? Parents can share with their kids songs and memory tricks that helped them to memorize letters and their sounds.
How do people learn similarly and differently from one another? What helps you to learn?
Can you come up with a silly song or rhyme to help you spell your favorite word?
Podcast Details
- Release date: April 19, 2021
- Genre: Music
- Average Run Time: 10 minutes
- Website: https://www.noggin.com/podcasts/
- Host: DJ Al B (fictional character)
- Publishers: Noggin, Nickelodeon
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: June 10, 2022
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