Parents' Guide to Well Versed

TV Nickelodeon , Paramount+ Educational 2023
Well Versed TV: Jade and Ava sing on microfones with Max, Carla and Johnny in the background. A large American flag floats above them.

Common Sense Media Review

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

age 6+

Uplifting pop anthems revise and reclaim US civics for kids.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 6+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Well Versed TV: In front of a classroom whiteboard, Carla puts her vote inside the voting jar.
  • Well Versed TV: Ada and Johnny cross the street as the crossing guard stops traffic using a helpmet and holding a stop sign.
  • Well Versed TV: Kids play in a dining hall. Left to right: blond boy on conga, red-haired girl on tambourine, Latino boy on trumpet.

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What's the Story?

In WELL VERSED, Max (Michael Johnston), Jade (Tickwanya Jones) and their friends highlight the importance of knowing your rights, respecting rules and celebrating differences in a series of 3-minute clips that introduce US Civics in a way that's relatable and entertaining.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This series is a great introduction to civic rights and community engagement for young kids. Well Versed presents basic concepts and connects them to real-life experiences, like following the rules at a community pool or during a basketball game. The songs draw on modern influences (pop, rap, hip hop), so they feel current, and the catchy hooks add a sense of fun that aid in learning and memorization.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how information is presented in Well Versed. Do you think it's easy to learn through songs? What are some elements that make songs easy to remember?

  • Characters in the show may not always agree, but they have several ways to resolve conflict that can also be applied to our lives. Do you remember any of them?

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Well Versed TV: Jade and Ava sing on microfones with Max, Carla and Johnny in the background. A large American flag floats above them.

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