as mini characters Milli, Geo, and their pal
Bot use their super math powers to help
children solve problems. In each episode,
a real life child calls Team Umizoomi
through Bot’s TV in his belly for help with
a problem or situation. Team Umizoomi gets right
to work, using their mad mathematical skills to help
them along the way. Kids have fallen in love with
Milli and Geo and math has taken on a whole new
meaning. Team Umizoomi is for children ages two
to five.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Each episode
of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse begins in the clubhouse and
introduces children to the story and some type of problem
that they must help the characters solve. From there, the
story could take kids anywhere – around the clubhouse, into
space, to a fairytale setting or some other faraway place. The
problem and story introduce kids to problem solving and
mathematical skills. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse airs on Disney
and is for kids aged three to eight.
Spongebob Squarepants – No, Spongebob
isn’t an educational show, but it’s tons of fun for ages six
and up. The Nickelodeon show follows a sponge, named
SpongeBob, and his friends Patrick, the starfish and Sandy,
the ocean dwelling squirrel. The show takes place in an un-
derwater city called Bikini Bottom. It focuses on the many
misadventures of SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends,
with work, play and home life. Spongebob SquarePants is
a fun kids’ show that does not rely on over stimulation to
hold the audience.
Phineas and Ferb – Phineas
and Ferb on Disney follows the two
stepbrothers through their crazy sum-
mer adventures. The boys are highly
creative, building over the top
inventions to fuel their
antics. Their
sister, Candace,
always tries to get them caught, but
never seems to be able to. Phineas and
Ferb’s pet platypus, Perry, is a secret agent
who continuously fights to ruin the plans of the
evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, unbekownst to the
stepbrothers. This show is for ages five and up.
All of these shows provide fun, age-appropriate
content for your children. And parents can rest
easy knowing that they are most likely learning a
thing or two.
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Big Time Rush
– Big Time Rush on Nickel-
odeon follows four teenage
boys who gave up their lives
as hockey players in Minne-
sota to become a Hollywood
boy band. The show tries to
illustrate the challenges that
the boys face as part of their rise to success. It centers on
their trials as a new boy band and what to it takes to make
it big. This show is for ages eight and up.
Sam and Cat – A big favourite for the tween
market since it premiered last summer is Sam and Cat, a
crossover spin-off/sequel of both iCarly and Victorious.
It features Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine who meet by
chance during a crazy adventure and become roommates.
They then start a babysitting business to earn extra money,
which leads to a series of comical adventures. It has big
laughs and with off-the-wall adventures. Sam and Cat airs
on Nickelodeon.
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