Big Words April 17, 2010
I know the PC thing to do is to severely limit your children’s exposure to TV, but while it can be a mind sucking problem, it can also be a wonderful teacher (when the right programs are selected, of course). I am not saying that 24-7 unmonitored TV is the way to go, but I think some take the anti-TV thing too far.
Recently Kendal has busted out with two big words that I have to attribute to Playhouse Disney. The first – Imagination Movers. She loves this show, and one day when it came on she just exclaimed, “Imjination Moovers” and started dancing.
The second word she learned from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse that surprised me was “telescope.” We were looking at her “look and find” Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and she pointed to the telescope and said “telscope.”
Of course, the shows have also taught her the names of all of the characters, working on counting (although we work on that a lot too), the lyrics to her fav songs and more…
No TV isn’t her #1 teacher, but it sure makes my life easier knowing that she is getting something out of her “milk/t” (milk and TV before nap time).
i would like to thank dora the explorer for teaching my child spanish!