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By Melissa Camacho
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Fun homeschool series offers preschool-age lessons.
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Chip Chilla
What's the Story?
The children's animated series CHIP CHILLA follows the day-to-day antics of a homeschooling family of chinchillas. Every day is fun for the lively Chip (voiced by Josiah Hidalgo), his sister Charla (Lucy Capri), and their baby brother Chubbly (Deacon Branscum) thanks to their father's (Rob Schneider) creative ways of teaching. Their mom Chinny (Laura Osnes) also joins the fray. There's never a dull moment, which makes learning new things lots of fun.
Is It Any Good?
Each 10-minute episode of the children's animated series features lessons designed to help preschoolers develop a wide range of skills. From STEM-themed snow adventures to imaginative reenactments of Ceasar and George Washington, it offers an entertaining and lighthearted way of combining the teaching of academic subjects with lessons on leadership and problem-solving. Some folks will find it strikingly similar to the popular Australian preschool series Bluey, but if you look past this, the colorful and energetic content will attract young viewers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it's like to be homeschooled versus being educated outside of the home. Do children learn the same subjects? What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to school at home?
Some audiences claim that Chip Chilla is too similar to the Australian series Bluey. Why? If both series teach positive things, is this a problem?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 16, 2023
- Cast : Rob Schneider , Laura Osnes , Josiah Hidalgo
- Network : Bentkey
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : STEM , Book Characters , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Robots
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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