Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun family competition promotes creativity and teamwork.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Play-Doh Squished
What's the Story?
In PLAY-DOH SQUISHED, host Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) narrates as silly named teams comprised of both adults and kids take on three Play-Doh related challenges. There's a mini challenge that tests Play-Doh skills, a Play-Doh obstacle course, and then a challenge to create the ultimate Play-Doh creation. At the end of the show, one team wins $5,000 as the creations of the other two teams are squished into oblivion.
Is It Any Good?
It's the rare competition show that can entertain both parents and their small children. Play-Doh Squished manages the feat while also inspiring a healthy dose of creativity in its younger viewers. That's because it's everyday adults and kids, not experts, who are shown taking part in crazy challenges as well as creating some pretty amazing Play-Doh scenes. The inclusion of mini Play-Doh tutorials throughout the episodes will also have little fingers itching to create. The exaggerated set and colorful creations are a feast for the eyes, Sarah Hyland is delightful as the show's host, and it's nice to see all sorts of people working together to form teams, from friends and neighbors to "mannies" and classmates. Lastly, each episode contains numerous instances of children speaking proudly about their accomplishments alongside adults who encourage kids' input and appreciate their contributions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the teams display teamwork. Why is this an important character trait?
Talk about how everyone's opinions are taken into account as the teams are working. Why is this an important component of teamwork? How does it make everyone on the team feel and how does it make their work better?
Ask your kids how they would approach the creativity challenge. Why do you think the judges chose the winners? Do you agree with their pick? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 11, 2022
- Cast : Sarah Hyland
- Network : Freevee
- Genre : Game Shows
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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