Best and Worst Preschool Television
Busy B is getting older and is starting to actually pay attention to those crazy cartoons on the television. It’s fun for me to see him dancing and singing along, or at least trying to sing along, to his favorite shows. Unfortunately a lot of those shows drive me bonkers so I decided to make my lists of the best and worst of the kid oriented shows I end up absorbing during the day. The best are shows that I don’t mind sitting and watching with BB on my lap while those I’m naming the worst are shows that I will turn off even if I’m not in the room, or even in the house.
The Best
Yo Gabba Gabba
The Backyardigans
Olivia
Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends
Lazy Town
Little Einsteins
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
3-2-1 Penguins
Happy Monster Band
Handy Manny
The Worst
Ni Hao Kai-Lan
Max and Ruby
Imagination Movers
Charlie and Lola
Elliot Moose
Elmo’s World
Barney and Friends
Little Bill
Bunnytown
Caillou
These are not in any particular order because that would just be way too much work. I’m already feeling strained from providing links to each of the shows in case you see something you’re not familiar with and would like to check it out. Obviously everyone’s tastes differ so let me know in the comments if you disagree or want to add a few of your own.
I totally agree with all your dislikes, but I wanted to add another one. The Wonder Pets. I can not stand that show. Also, Yo Gabba Gabba is not one of my favorites. That might be because I’ve seen or have heard every episode at least 5 times.
Under dislikes: Franklin. I cannot stand that show.
I heart the Backyardigans.
I STRONGLY DISAGREE on a few: In my house Charlie&Lola and Max&Ruby are two favorites.
We can’t stand Handy Manny or LazyTown.
There are several on the list we’ve never seen, but will say I agree on disliking Caillou and would like to add DoodleBops to the WORST list. Oh, and I agree with Backyardigans on the BEST list, some great music on that show!
And Marissa don’t be hatin’ on the WonderPets! They are so cute