For children 2-7 years old.
Series Goals
- Encourage young children to pursue challenging experiences
- Help young children recognize there are many ways to approach and learn from the challenging experiences
- Help young children understand that to try and not succeed fully is a natural and valuable part of learning
Each show is divided into two 12-minute adventures linked by a sing-along. As the characters explore the magical and surprising world of Dragon Land, they take on the kinds of developmental challenges that real children face in their day to day lives, such as accepting each other's differences and handling rejection.
Parent's FAQ
Q. How can Dragon Tales help prepare my child for school?
A. Each Dragon Tales episode focuses on the challenges that young children face every day, from finding different ways to express their emotions to learning how to tie their shoes. Dragon Tales encourages children to persist at new and difficult tasks, work in groups and understand there are many ways to approach problem-solving. In doing so, the series stimulates children's curiosity, sparks their imagination and supports their desire to learn, preparing them for active involvement in a school setting. Dragon Tales also features episodes and activities that focus on Spanish language skills and music appreciation.
Q. What can I do with my child as we are watching the show?
A. Dragon Tales is most effective when you watch the show with your child. As you watch, talk about the story. When the characters aren't sure what to do, encourage your child to think of ways to solve the problem. Talk about times when your child has faced similar challenges. And don't forget to have fun! Get up with your child and sing and dance along with the music!
Q. How can I build on the messages of each show?
A. Visit the activity section of the Dragon Tales website to find activities that extend the messages of specific shows. Share books that touch on the themes of the show. You might want to provide some props, and time, so that your child can have an opportunity to pretend play after watching the show.
