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  • ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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  • NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids of any age.

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Learning ratings

  • Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
  • Very Good: Engaging, good learning approach.
  • Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
  • Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
  • Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
  • Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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TV Reviews

Fifi and the Flowertots
AGE
2
QUALITY
 
Flowery fun for tots; animation only so-so.
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Network: Sprout
(2008)
Zoboomafoo
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Preschoolers will go wild for this animal show.
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Network: PBS
(2005)
It's a Big, Big World
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Engaging show with good messages for preschoolers.
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Network: PBS
(2006)
Dinosaur Train
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Young dino's travels teach kids about science and diversity.
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Network: PBS
(2009)
Wild Animal Baby Explorers
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Magazine-based series sparks kids' curiosity about nature.
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Network: PBS
(2011)
Justin Time
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Imaginary journeys teach gentle science and nature lessons.
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Network: Sprout
(2012)
The Hive
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Friendly, curious bees have great messages for preschoolers.
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Network: Disney Junior
(2012)
Peep and the Big Wide World
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Preschoolers learn science with a pinch of humor.
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Network: Discovery Kids, PBS Kids
(2005)
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Nature's diversity comes to life for preschoolers.
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Network: PBS Kids, Sprout
(2007)
Curious George
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Notorious monkey amuses and teaches preschoolers.
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Network: PBS Kids
(2006)
Play with Me Sesame
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Lovable Muppets invite preschoolers to play along.
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Network: Nick Jr., Sprout
(2005)
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Muppets teach humorous, gentle wildlife lessons.
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Network: Hulu
(2014)
Stella and Sam
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Charming siblings' adventures have teaching points for kids.
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Network: Sprout
(2013)
Sarah & Duck
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Whimsical series about friendship caters to tots' curiosity.
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Network: Sprout
(2013)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Funny feline makes natural science fun for kids.
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Network: PBS Kids
(2010)
Blaze and the Monster Machines
AGE
3
QUALITY
 
Friendly characters + STEM content = smart pick for tots.
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Network: Nickelodeon
(2014)
Doozers
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
Fraggle Rock co-stars emphasize learning by doing.
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Network: Hulu
(2014)
Earth to Luna
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
Exuberant kid shares scientific curiosity with others.
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Network: Sprout
(2014)
Backyard Habitat
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
A better place for animals -- for all ages.
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Network: Animal Planet
(2005)
Sid the Science Kid
AGE
4
QUALITY
 
Boy's queries get kids curious about the world.
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Network: PBS Kids
(2008)

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