Sweet musical shares lessons on gratitude, catchy tunes.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 2+?
Any Positive Content?
Products & Purchases
very little
CoComelon is a famous brand with an expansive line of products, from toys to clothes and stationery.
Positive Role Models
a lot
Characters are friendly and full of energy. They have positive interactions like taking turns, listening to others' ideas, and supporting them. Their teacher, Ms. Appleberry, is kind and attentive to the kids' needs. Parents are also involved, helping kids express their emotions.
Positive Messages
a lot
There are many ways to say thank you. "Any day could be a Thank You day." It feels good to show gratitude and give back to those who help us. Teachers deserve to be celebrated. There's excitement in trying new things.
Educational Value
some
Kids learn to recognize and name the feeling of gratitude. Creative expression is encouraged through singing and dancing. Not a formal lesson, but some songs encourage kids to try spelling, counting, identifying shapes. Sparks imagination and creative problem-solving through drawings and role-playing games.
Diverse Representations
some
Characters are from different ethnic backgrounds, but they often look similar except for skin color. The teacher is Mexican American and is celebrated for her good work and kindness. Gender equality is shown by male characters dressing up in traditionally female costumes. Parents represent a range of family types, including single parents and same-sex couples.
Parents need to know that CoComelon Lane: The Nursery Rhyme Musical is a back-to-school special from the popular CoComelon Lanebrand that celebrates teachers and encourages gratitude. This special is made for kids slightly older than the usual CoComelon audience, and tells a story where songs are used to say thank you to a favorite teacher. Kids will learn to recognize and name the feeling of gratitude and discover many ways they can give back and share a little kindness. The main group of kids represent various races and ethnicities, and their parents show a range of family types, including single parents and same-sex couples. These are all visually represented but not explicitly named. Characters of all genders engage in nonstereotypical behavior without ridicule from others. With one main lesson and lots of repetition, this show spreads the warm and fuzzy feeling of gratitude—and leaves viewers with a heart full of it, too.
COCOMELON LANE: THE NURSERY RHYME MUSICAL follows CeCe, JJ, and friends as they explore the warm, fuzzy feeling they have at the end of a special school day: It's gratitude! They want to thank their special teacher, Ms. Appleberry, who does so much for them. So, they decide to put on a musical with all their favorite songs to celebrate her. They have costumes, a great location, and wonderful tunes. But when the bus breaks down on their way to the theatre, the kids must get creative to get the show going.
Gratitude-filled, this special is all about catchy tunes and fuzzy vibes. Older fans of CoComelonand CoComelon Lanewill love CoComelon Lane: The Nursery Rhyme Musical. It includes all of their favorite tunes, introduces new engaging ones, and invites viewers into a charming story where kindness takes the stage. It's short and sweet, and kids will likely want to revisit it again and again, but parents can enjoy it too—at least the first time around.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how they experience gratitude, just like the characters in CoComelon Lane: The Nursery Rhyme Musical. What are things that make you feel warm and fuzzy?
What are some ways you can say thank you?
In the special, kids choose the favorite song their teacher taught them to sing in a special presentation. Do you have songs that you like, too? Can you sing them?
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