Parents' Guide to

Timeblazers

By Lucy Maher, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Quirky history lessons sure to entertain tweens.

TV Discovery Family Channel Educational 2003
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Based on 2 parent reviews

MommaZ
MommaZ Parent of baby and 7-year-old
November 28, 2010
age 6+

Find it - it is great, fun and EDUCATIONAL

This was a favorite of myself and my 7 year old. I am VERY upset Discovery Kids left the air (about the only channel I would let him watch regularly) in favor of "the Hub" - which is much more "commercialized" - with fewer educational shows, as well. This series is now shown only once a week in the middle of the night! TIVo it if you can - it is very educational, and my son can converse on topics he learned here that surprise other adults!!

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Educational value
esterbethe1
esterbethe1 Parent of 10-year-old
October 9, 2010
age 10+
my 10 year loves it and is very sad to see discovery kids channel come to an end so she won't be able to see time blazers anymore.

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

Discovery Kids' TIMEBLAZERS takes viewers on a trip back in time to see what life was like centuries ago. The program is hosted by Shakira (Jasmine Richards), a smart 13-year-old who narrates while historians Sam (Mike Ackerman) and Jen (Heidi Leigh) illustrate why the world works the way it does.

Is It Any Good?

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In one episode devoted to fashion trends, for example, the cast first shows viewers how the skirt evolved from what was worn in the 1800s to the minis of today, then visits British troops from 200 years ago to teach viewers how military uniforms have changed over time. Other episodes have shown how carrier pigeons and smoke signals preceded text messaging and how home security started with the caveman. Young viewers will get a kick out of the goofy hijinks Sam uses to illustrate Shakira's history lessons.

There's little about Timeblazers with which to find fault. Kids will enjoy seeing their peers onscreen, and parents will breathe easy knowing their kids aren't watching fluff.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what we can learn from history. What lessons have historical events taught us? How have things we take for granted today evolved over the centuries? Parents and kids might have fun looking at everyday things like clothes and computers and talking about where they got their start.

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