Bignosebeaker

Blue's Room is one of the best preschool programs that Nickelodeon has ever produced. Although it premiered over a decade ago, its charm hasn't been lost in time. When it first premiered, some were hesitant to watch it because of the obvious differences from the original Blue's Clues, but I'd say that the puppets on Blue's Room make it even better. Characters like Polka Dots and Sprinkles have a lot more depth than I would expect for a Nick Jr. show. Their distinct personalities make this show enjoyable for all! It's a shame that only two seasons were produced, as its level of quality can't be found on TV these days. I'm hoping that Nick Jr. chooses to air reruns of the show in the near future, because I'm sure the current generation would benefit from the simple lessons taught over the course of one episode.

I see why PAW Patrol is so popular - it's funny, but nothing too harsh for a preschool-aged viewer. Unlike most preschool-oriented programs, this show never tries to "hammer home" educational concepts or gets too repetitive (although I must say that the few episodes involving a minor character named Alex were quite bad). The six pups' names were a bit difficult to get down at first, but it seems as if they're engraved in my head now. As for Ryder - the boy in charge of the whole operation - he's a good role model; unlike some TV show "leaders" I've seen, he demonstrates leadership in a very positive way. Cap'n Turbot, the scientist character, is also a positive role model who might just inspire young fans to learn more about science and biology. There are definitely messages about teamwork and overcoming differences in each episode. Overall, I think that PAW Patrol has the potential to become a kiddie show classic like Dora the Explorer or SpongeBob.