School of Roars

Name: School of Roars
Item: School of Roars
Rating: 3
Author: Natascha Crandall

TV review by

Natascha Crandall, Common Sense Media

Common Sense says

age 3+

(i)

Cute, energetic monsters have preschool adventures.

Save

Rate TV

Watch or buy

Parents say

age 3+

Based on 1 review

Kids say

age 2+

Based on 1 review

Get it now

Searching for streaming and purchasing options ...

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.

Get it now on

Searching for streaming and purchasing options ...

X of Y

X of Y

X of Y

Did this review miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive, diverse representations in books, TV shows, and movies. Want to help us help them? Suggest a diversity update

A lot or a little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

Educational Value

Each episode is specifically developed with a social-emotional theme, and the characters are relatable in their reactions to different events. However, there aren't specific tools offered that kids can use to get through their own similar emotional hurdles.

Positive Messages

While there's an emotional climax to every story, and the monster characters are worried or concerned about something, each episode resolves with a happy ending, giving young viewers the assurance that everything will be OK in the end.

Positive Role Models & Representations

The characters on the show are sweet and good-natured. There are not any characters who intentionally harm or scheme to get their way at the expense of others. Adult characters are fun-loving and playful without coming across as dim.

Violence & Scariness

Sexy Stuff

Language

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that School of Roars is a seven-minute show that provides a gentle way to introduce difficult subjects (Daddy being late, stage fright, etc.) that young kids may experience. The parents seem to be working parents, and the monsters seem to be diverse, with some characters having different accents and one family only having a mom and no dad.

User Reviews

Parents say
Kids say

Adult Written byDotty1 September 18, 2018

age 3+

Report this review

Teen, 13 years old Written byDolphinplaz March 23, 2021

age 2+

Bad

This makes kids think what school is like with 5 kids in the school and only playing no education

Report this review

What's the story?

SCHOOL OF ROARS takes place in a monster preschool and stars five endearing young monsters, Yummble, Wufflebump, Meepa, Icklewoo, and Wingston, plus one warmhearted teacher, Ms. Grizzslesniff. Each episode explores a social-emotional theme that is central to preschoolers (i.e, waiting for parents, performing on stage, show and tell, etc.). Monster parents are seen at the beginnings and ends of the episodes for a happy reunion with their kids.

Is it any good?

This sweet animated show is both entertaining and visually appealing. The characters are adorable young monsters who all love to "roar," which human preschoolers can certainly relate to. Each episode of School of Roars hits close to home with a relatable situation and characters, and kids will see how the monsters deal with tough situations. Plus, the entertainment value is high with fantastical school events like dragons hatching from eggs and mischievous monster pets.

Talk to your kids about ...

Families can talk about experiences they've had that are similar to the monsters' in School of Roars. What strategies could you use to get through some of your own tough moments?
Kids: What are some of the things you worry about when you're at school? What helps you feel better?
Kids: What were some situations at school that made you feel proud of yourself?