Little Einsteins

Name: Little Einsteins
Item: Little Einsteins
Rating: 5
Author: Pam Gelman

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Pam Gelman, Common Sense Media

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An artistic adventure packed into each episode.

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Educational Value

Exposes kids to classical music and art, and demonstrates the value of friendship, appreciating others, working together, and solving problems.

Positive Messages

Kids are encouraged to appreciate art and music and solve problems. Demonstrates the value of curiosity, teamwork, and the idea that each person has something to offer the group.

Positive Role Models & Representations

Each of the four Little Einsteins of the title has his or her own special talent, and is called upon to use it, often cooperatively with the other adventurers. The show's conflicts usually involve the Einsteins wanting to help a small or distressed creature, and the Einsteins also show appreciation for Rocket, the transport vehicle that takes them around the universe.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Little Einsteins uses art, photography, and classical music as a colorful backdrop for the adventures of four precocious young friends. They make discoveries, work as a team, and use their special musical talents. They call upon the interactive help of the viewer to accomplish each mission. Parents may note the similarities to media produced by the Baby Einstein Company. Disney bought this company in 2001 and teamed up with their creators to produce a show using a similar philosophy of artistic visuals and stimulating classical music to enhance brain development and learning.

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Adult Written byFnafPlayer335 January 3, 2019

age 2+

This is a great show!

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Parent of a 3, 4, 5, 10, and 12-year-old Written byJake N. March 6, 2017

age 2+

Insulting

If you want to slap some of the most iconic composers in the face, repeatedly, watch this show. Making a joke out of serious art, calling extremely inept brats... Continue reading

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Kid, 11 years old December 14, 2012

age 2+

Horrible Show, Disgrace to classical music.

Are you kidding me? FIVE stars? This show is nothing but garbage! If your child really thinks that their patting and clapping has magical powers, than it might... Continue reading

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Teen, 13 years old Written byJeremiahGaryTee... May 16, 2018

age 4+

The Little Einsteins were my bestest buddies when i was little

I really love The Little Einsteins when I was little. I watched it on Playhouse Disney. And I fell in love with the show!! But now I'm still 13 and I still... Continue reading

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What's the story?

Don't be surprised if your preschooler starts humming Beethoven's Ninth Symphony or comparing Monet and Van Gogh after watching LITTLE EINSTEINS. Each episode begins with an introduction to a specific piece of art and musical accompaniment. Along with photography of nature, big cities, and famous structures, these art forms serve as backdrops for the adventures of Leo, June, Annie, and Quincy, four young animated friends. Each has a unique musical skill but together they always ask for the help of the viewer to successfully accomplish a mission. Leo is six and enjoys conducting. His little sister Annie is four and loves to sing. Quincy is five and plays instruments. And June is also six and loves to dance. Kids learn that special talents are fun, challenging, require practice, and in this case, can be used to solve problems.

Is it any good?

This series is a wonderful means to expose kids to art and music while involving them in stories about likeable characters solving interesting problems. The Little Einsteins' missions involve cute characters and intriguing situations, such as helping a fuzzy caterpillar find a musical tree so it can become a butterfly or guiding a little dragon kite to meet up with other dragon kites at the Great Wall of China. Kids will especially enjoy the character of Rocket, who's just as loveable as the others and capable of transforming into any vehicle shape to get a job done. Preschoolers love the nifty gadgets on Rocket, too, including a Grab Nabber, Drum Thumper, and Look-and-Listen scope.

With songs and dance, it not only holds the attention span of preschoolers, but it also sparks curiosity about beautiful pieces of art and music in their world. It's a refreshing change from today's cartoons. Bravo!

Talk to your kids about ...

Families can talk about the places the characters in Little Einsteins visit and the problems they solve along the way, as well as about their own special talents.
Families can extend the learning by taking a trip to a museum or listening to selections of the classical music featured on the show. Kids may be inspired to draw, sing, dance, or play an instrument after viewing.
How do the characters on Little Einsteins demonstrate curiosity and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?