Children have been using their parents’ tablet PCs for years to play games and watch videos. Now, other children electronic toy manufacturers have jumped in to create tablets that are made specifically for kids. These tablets may be built on their own technology and have greater durability than other tablets. VTECH InnoTab 2 is one such …
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Dora the Explorer Gymnastics Adventure on DVD
Just in time for the Olympics, there is a new Dora the Explorer gymnastics video being released this month. “Dora’s Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure” has Dora going on an adventure as she goes with Boots to recover gymnastics’ ribbon the Swiper the Fox swiped from her. During her recovery trip, she does different gymnastics moves that …
Dora the Explore and Team Umizoomi Unite for a Math Adventure
Of course, we are all familiar with the “super cool exploradora” named Dora. Those that spend time watching the Dora the Explorer television program may also be familiar with Team Umizoomi, which airs on the same network. Team Umizoomi is a tiny team that consists of Milli, her little brother Geo, and their robot friend …
Fresh Beat Band Sold Out Tour Adds More Dates
Preschoolers and their parents have something to smile about now that the sold out Fresh Beat Band concert tour has added more cities and dates. The Fresh Beat Band has aired on Nickelodeon for 3 seasons and features a group of musicians (Kiki, Marina, Shout, and Twist). The show is full of singing, dancing, and …
Thomas the Tank Engine Heading to Mexican and Dominican Republic Resorts
Vacation resorts are not just for the honeymooning couple or spring break college students. Families have been able to find ways to enjoy their vacation together and have fun with the kids. Resorts have included many kids friendly activities that have are engaging and enjoyable for the youngest members of the family. HIT Entertainment is …
Saturday Morning for Preschoolers on NBC
NBC teamed up with PBS Sprout to create a block Saturday morning programming geared toward kids. NBC has officially named the time block NBC Kids. NBC kids will show several shows that are currently airing on the Sprout show. The line-up includes: “The Wiggles,” Sprout’s “Noodle & Doodle,” Jim Henson’s “Pajanimals,” “Poppy Cat,” “Justin Time,” …
Disney Junior gets its Own Station this March
March 23rd many homes will be able to watch Disney Junior at any time of the day. At the current moment, Disney Junior is a block of programming for preschoolers that airs on the Disney Channel. The shows usually air in the mornings and early afternoons. Disney Junior is geared toward preschoolers like the channels …
More Dora the Explorer with Nick Jr. in Israel
Dora the Explorer already airs on Nickelodeon in Israel, now the show, along with some other preschool favorites, will have additional airtime with Nick Jr. in Israel. Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon in Israel are Hebrew language television stations. In this version of Dora the Explorer, Dora mainly speaks Hebrew, but also speaks English; so in …
An Americanized Winnie the Pooh Drawing Criticism
Winnie the Pooh stories originated on British soil. Disney, an American based company, bought the rights to Pooh and has since created several different movies, television shows, and books based on the original Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh books, according to some critics, has now had too much “Americanism”. The original work, as some …