This show was an inspiration to me as a kid! I wanted to be on this show so bad, it looked like so much fun! I loved most of the cast (Caroline was my favorite), and they were very relatable since they were regular kids and not child starlets.
The segments inspired creativity, community, teamwork, and open dialogue. In this show, the kids demonstrate food recipes, homemade crafts, science experiments, comedy skits, games, etc. Additionally, there were discussions and conversations about the various issues that plague kids. The best part is that these were all ideas sent in from kids all across the U. S. This show predates Internet blogs and videos, but it seems that even with the Internet, much of that DIY content doesn't appear to be reaching people's minds, just their eyes. "If you like what you see, turn off your TV and do it!" (from the intro song) seems to be missing these days. So much on video platforms are feeding us creative methods, yet many of us are still not utilizing it. There's more consuming than constructing, which is becoming a huge problem, especially for younger people. One nice gesture was when WGBH (the PBS affiliate that produced the series) got some of the former cast members to recreate the projects they did on the show. That was in 2020; considering the circumstances, we as people were somewhat forced to get more creative in order to survive (and alleviate boredom since entertainment was being affected). I'm not sure why the impact is not the same, is it the medium that's being used or has our culture really shifted in such a bizarre direction?
Though this show is no longer being made or broadcast; there's plenty of episodes on YouTube. Those of us who grew up on this long-running PBS series can use this show's example to inspire kids in our communities, with or without the help of social media. As in actually constructing things and not just teaching or viewing them.
I also recommend "Fetch with Ruff Ruffman", since it became a good substitute after "Zoom" was cancelled.
The segments inspired creativity, community, teamwork, and open dialogue. In this show, the kids demonstrate food recipes, homemade crafts, science experiments, comedy skits, games, etc. Additionally, there were discussions and conversations about the various issues that plague kids. The best part is that these were all ideas sent in from kids all across the U. S. This show predates Internet blogs and videos, but it seems that even with the Internet, much of that DIY content doesn't appear to be reaching people's minds, just their eyes. "If you like what you see, turn off your TV and do it!" (from the intro song) seems to be missing these days. So much on video platforms are feeding us creative methods, yet many of us are still not utilizing it. There's more consuming than constructing, which is becoming a huge problem, especially for younger people. One nice gesture was when WGBH (the PBS affiliate that produced the series) got some of the former cast members to recreate the projects they did on the show. That was in 2020; considering the circumstances, we as people were somewhat forced to get more creative in order to survive (and alleviate boredom since entertainment was being affected). I'm not sure why the impact is not the same, is it the medium that's being used or has our culture really shifted in such a bizarre direction?
Though this show is no longer being made or broadcast; there's plenty of episodes on YouTube. Those of us who grew up on this long-running PBS series can use this show's example to inspire kids in our communities, with or without the help of social media. As in actually constructing things and not just teaching or viewing them.
I also recommend "Fetch with Ruff Ruffman", since it became a good substitute after "Zoom" was cancelled.