Parents' Guide to Playdate with Winnie the Pooh

Playdate with Winnie the Pooh TV: Pooh smiles holding a pot of honey on a picnic blanket with Piglet and Eeyore. Tiger and Kanga come in excitedly.

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Fernanda Camargo By Fernanda Camargo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 2+

Joyful short series proves much can be learned through play.

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age 4+

Based on 3 parent reviews

What's the Story?

In PLAYDATE WITH WINNIE THE POOH, Winnie The Pooh invites friends to play with him in a variety of activities! As they play together, they discover the joys of making music, the power of imagination and important lessons about friendship and kindness.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

It's surprisingly uplifting, combining lessons with catchy songs that tie everything together. For Playdate with Winnie the Pooh, its short duration is both a strength and a weakness. The amount of positivity and information packed in just two minutes is impressive. Familiar characters and the surprising answer to"What are we gonna play?" should keep preschoolers entertained for multiple episodes. However, the short length can lead to some repetition, or kids having to watch several episodes at once, which hinders the educational benefit. For upper preschoolers, it can be a great source of ideas for off-screen activities.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the fun activities in Playdate with Winnie the Pooh. What do you like to do at playtime? Would you like to try an activity that you watched on the show? Which one?

  • Songs can be a great way for us to memorize lessons. What's a song from the show that you remember?

  • One of Pooh's friends, Piglet, is a bit wary of trying new things. Why do you think that is? What are some ways to help friends who aren't sure?

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Playdate with Winnie the Pooh TV: Pooh smiles holding a pot of honey on a picnic blanket with Piglet and Eeyore. Tiger and Kanga come in excitedly.

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