Parents' Guide to

Tab Time

By Randa Awada, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Engaging preschool show is both educational and sensitive.

TV YouTube Educational 2021
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age 2+

Based on 3 parent reviews

Teresa R.
Teresa R. Adult
March 15, 2023
age 2+

Educational and encouraging tips to help introduce our little one to fruits and vegetables.

I like that Tab Time has a colorful set, and Miss Tab matches that. Miss Tab is very positive and has a friendly demeanor that's not overly done. I like that she represents and embrace her natural hair and makeup. She welcomes celebrities as friends that represent and include all communities. The songs are catchy—great ideas and choices for snack time for vegans that are healthy, easy to make, and tasty.

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
knelson
knelson Adult
March 26, 2022
age 2+

Fun and Friendly show for young children

I absolutely LOVE Tab Time! There aren't many shows marketed towards such a young age group with a live action African-American lead. My children feel seen and are learning in a very age appropriate way how to respect and learn from differences in the wonderful people around them from different backgrounds. It is so adorable and my kids never get tired of watching the show over and over again. Great job Tabitha Brown! We love you!

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
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What's the Story?

The show explores themes like growing, family, friendship, and music, and highlights social and emotional skills throughout. Host Tabitha Brown (an actress and social media influencer) draws on her expertise in cooking, storytelling, and motivational speaking in this preschool series. The series also features lots of celebrity guests, from The Good Place's Manny Jacinto to actress and singer Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha).

Is It Any Good?

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Tabitha Brown's warm and inviting personality comes through each segment of this preschool series. She meets the show's kids at their level, listens and learns with curiosity and kindness, solidifying herself as a highly effective role model for viewers to do the same. Segments with guests feel genuine and unscripted, and combined with the unpredictable places we visit in our "imagination," the show does succeed in capturing both children and parents' attention.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about things that grow. All living things grow... plants, animals, and people! What do plants need to grow? When was a time you felt like you were growing?

  • Which of Ms. Tab's friends do you like the best? Why? What did you learn from DJ Krafty, or Starla the Spatula?

  • Feelings are a big part of this show. Ms. Tab tells us that whatever you're feeling is the right feeling, because that's how you're feeling. Can you name what you're feeling? Do you ever feel more than one feeling at a time, like nervous and excited?

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