Helen's Little School
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Helen's Little School
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A Lot or a Little?
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Helen's Little School is a French and Canadian preschool series that features a young female protagonist named Helen who lives out her dream of being a teacher in her colorful imagination. It is reminiscent of Doc McStuffins where toys come to life and look to their owner for guidance. Helen learns what it means to teach: to be creative, to give clear directions, and among other things, to navigate the feelings and behaviors of a diverse group. Along the way, she learns lessons of her own.
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What's the Story?
In HELEN'S LITTLE SCHOOL, 5-year-old Helen uses her imagination to lead a school where her students are her toys and stuffed animals. Helen prepares fun activities for her students. Under Helen's guidance and with the help of others in the class, one or more of the students learns a lesson in character education, from the power of speaking up for oneself to the importance of being courageous. In the process, Helen learns her own lesson about what it means to lead and love others.
Is It Any Good?
Bright colors, cute music, and positive messages make for constructive screen time that parents can feel guilt-free about. Helen's Little School feels much like Disney's Doc McStuffins in that a female protagonist is a caretaker in a leadership role, and whose toys look to her to help solve problems. Little viewers will be able to relate to Helen and her vibrant imagination and to the personal issues that the toys face. Short episodes make it easily bingable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Helen's teaching in Helen's Little School. Is Helen a good teacher? What does Helen do to make sure her students are happy?
Would you want to go to Helen's Little School? What makes it a fun place to learn?
Which toy on the show is your favorite? Do you have one like it?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 2, 2017
- Network: Kids Street
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Courage, Teamwork
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: August 30, 2022
Our Editors Recommend
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Doc McStuffins
Excellent preschool series has positive messages for kids.
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