Rise Up, Sing Out

Came across this by accident, S01E02 "Super Bonnet", totally LOVED it. The play on the song Super Sonic was extremely cute and I could relate to the context of Girls needing to wrap your hair before going to bed.

Initially, I expected more because I thought it was a show, it isn't, It's more like a music video. I purposely didn't say informational because it packs great visuals, colors, sound and is clear & fun for everyone. The informative part either hit home in a positive way OR is something that may not relate to you... the good thing about how that is you can ignore it and enjoy everything else or see how other may see the world.

I'm not sure of the target audience, for teens and pre-teens good entertainment but way too short and lacking some sort of a connecting story to come back. The length is perfect for toddlers but I think a conversation may be needed at times to know how the perceive it.

As for adults its either hit or miss (by what I see in the comments). If you enjoy have conversations with you kids about what they are thinking or feeling, this is a good conversation starter... just be aware these short videos don't lean one way or the other so any reaction is probably personal and in the moment. Some adults bring a lot of baggage and unneeded intelligence to children's entertainment.

My personal wish list would be that they were stretched out to 6-7 minutes and that there were released 13 to 21 at a time, if not more.

This was so great! I think that anyone who is upset by this needs to understand that the world is diverse and not everyone is alike which is great. I was really pleased with the way this was done.

This show was adorable and very well-executed. The music was an earworm, but in a good way that brought a smile to my face. The whole point of the show is to spark conversations between kids and adults about issues primarily children of color do in fact experience. It approaches these very real issues that we as a society face in an uplifting manner that's perfect for kids (and let's face it - adults) to grasp. Highly recommended.

The only complaint I have about Rise Up Sing Out is that it's too short. It's eight episodes long, and each episode is about two minutes long. It's begging to be made into a full series. At least what we do get is pretty outstanding. The episodes tackle some kind of mature issue, whether it's racism, embracing your cultural identity, or learning to appreciate your natural beauty and creativity. For a show that's meant to be for the preschool audience, I think the episodes get the job done. The characters are also fun even if you wish you can see more from them due to the condensed time limit. They all exude really fun energy that makes you want to hang out with them. The music is also top notch. I've never heard of The Roots before, but they definitely know how to make the soundtrack stand out. So yeah, I love this show. Disney, give this the full greenlight.

The music is amazing, the topics are great. I love that my toddler is learning about different perspectives from her own and that love should be at the forefront. She can't get enough, and neither can I! More please!