m-23516
Joined Nov 2018
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My mom used to watch the PBS trinity. Sesame Street taught us about letters and numbers while Mr. Rogers taught us about kindness and feelings. Zoom had the hardest job of all though; this American co-production of the BBC show Playschool encouraged us to write letters and send in drawings to the show.
Everything about the show was crafted to be groovy and lively unlike Playschool (the show it was based on), which was meant to be slow-paced and calm. Zoom's tools were crafts, plays, games, and songs, all of which were requested by viewers. Even so, the show teaches you that it's OK to be friends with people who are different from you. The show's diverse cast of children were that element, and they were expert teachers.
As the focal-points of the show ("star" just doesn't seem right), the Zoomers always spoke directly to the camera, as if speaking directly to the children who were watching. Their manners were always catchy and inviting, unlike Barney, whose hyperactive manner almost demands that you like him. More importantly, Zoom always conveyed an air of dignity. Contrast that with many modern shows that tend to portray adults as fools. That may be good for a cheap laugh, but kids know that adults are in charge. Who wants a fool to be in charge? Kids shows will come and go, but there will never be another Zoom. They didn't want to sell the kids things, They didn't expect them to be "cool," and they didn't want to replace their parents. They just wanted them to come on and zoom-zoom-zooma-zoom!!!
Everything about the show was crafted to be groovy and lively unlike Playschool (the show it was based on), which was meant to be slow-paced and calm. Zoom's tools were crafts, plays, games, and songs, all of which were requested by viewers. Even so, the show teaches you that it's OK to be friends with people who are different from you. The show's diverse cast of children were that element, and they were expert teachers.
As the focal-points of the show ("star" just doesn't seem right), the Zoomers always spoke directly to the camera, as if speaking directly to the children who were watching. Their manners were always catchy and inviting, unlike Barney, whose hyperactive manner almost demands that you like him. More importantly, Zoom always conveyed an air of dignity. Contrast that with many modern shows that tend to portray adults as fools. That may be good for a cheap laugh, but kids know that adults are in charge. Who wants a fool to be in charge? Kids shows will come and go, but there will never be another Zoom. They didn't want to sell the kids things, They didn't expect them to be "cool," and they didn't want to replace their parents. They just wanted them to come on and zoom-zoom-zooma-zoom!!!
This is way more educational than Playschool. I can't stand Playschool! This has educational content, good messages, and role models, and it will provide tons of entertainment for young kids, despite the many toys and books that were inspired by it that may cause parents to worry about consumerism. This show will hold zero appeal to kids older than eight, but all ages under will find great entertainment in it.
Kids at the age there after (1-8) are constantly learning, and a brainless TV show like this, ware the presenters have only one emotion (in this case happy) and they keep singing all the time. Cannot be any good for the poor kids (even if them may like it).
This is a terrible show and I rate it a 0/10
There seems to be quite a consensus that this doesn't have any educational value. Such a stance presumes that kids need explicit teaching and preaching. Either you need to include an alphabet in your song or have some obvious life lesson like sharing, trying new foods, and keep trying. How silly.
The late Fred Rogers says that TV can be very bad for young kids, so why waste the little time that a kid can have, with such a pointless show. Especially when there are much better shows, like ZOOM, Yo Gabba Gabba, the Good Night Show
This is a terrible show and I rate it a 0/10
There seems to be quite a consensus that this doesn't have any educational value. Such a stance presumes that kids need explicit teaching and preaching. Either you need to include an alphabet in your song or have some obvious life lesson like sharing, trying new foods, and keep trying. How silly.
The late Fred Rogers says that TV can be very bad for young kids, so why waste the little time that a kid can have, with such a pointless show. Especially when there are much better shows, like ZOOM, Yo Gabba Gabba, the Good Night Show