Watching cartoons with children is already a daily job for parents, right? What cartoons do moms and dads usually choose for their children? Smart parents have secretly chosen English enlightenment cartoons, and often watch English cartoons to exercise Children’s English thinking. This is also of great help to parents’ English improvement. Here are a few English cartoons for everyone.
01
baby in the garden
In the night garden
Suitable: 1-3 years old
This cartoon is an emotional intelligence enlightenment animation with few vocabulary, but it fits the baby’s psychology very well. It is especially suitable for young babies, and babies over 1 year old also love it. Similar to the British Teletubbies.
02
Mice Bobo
Maisy
Suitable: 2-5 years old
Mice Bobo is brightly colored and very attractive. It is a cognitive enlightenment animation that allows babies to learn common vocabulary and daily expressions. There are many imported picture books of Bobo mice, which can be used together. Maisy is a favorite of many babies!
03
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Suitable: 3-6 years old
This is an American-made cartoon that teaches Hispanic children to learn English. Each episode is about 24 minutes.
Dora and her friends teach children English phrases of colors, shapes, and numbers through adventures, and let them think through riddles and questions, and understand the usefulness of maps, the importance of friendship, and the use of tools.
The most rare thing is that although the troublemaker is a villain, it is not absolutely opposite, and will not allow children to develop black and white values.
Children who like Dora can continue to watch Dora’s cousin’s story “Little Jungle Hero Diego”, and Dora’s sequel “Dora Grew Up: The City Adventure of Dora and Friends”.
04
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Suitable: 3-8 years old
is similar in difficulty to Dora. It is also a teaching animation. The biggest feature is that it is extremely interactive. Each episode has a question and answer session, allowing children to participate in it.
The protagonists are Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, etc. Children tend to feel intimacy. Exercise children’s logical analysis skills, mathematical thinking (such as understanding graphics, numbers, etc.).
05
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Suitable: 2-6 years old
America’s earlier children’s show, created in 1969, is still broadcast and is widely loved by American families. It is the children’s show that has won the most Emmy awards. The program is mainly composed of children’s reality shows and puppet performances and dances, starting from very basic English, such as letters, colors and simple words.
06
Little Princess Sophia
Sohia the First
Suitable: 3-8 years old
An American cartoon starring Disney princesses. This show is very suitable for little girls with princess control. Parents can watch with their daughters. Compared with other children’s programs, the speaking speed is faster, and it is difficult to understand if you watch it directly, you can watch it several times.
07
Teletubbies
Teletubbies
Suitable: 1-2 years old
The British BBC’s ace cartoon was produced after investigating the interest patterns of thousands of children, and it is fully in line with the thinking characteristics of young babies.
08
Little Blue Koala
Penelope
Suitable: 2-6 years old
Very cute and confused little koala, surrounded by friends, father, mother, grandfather, grandma and teacher, many wonderful and interesting things happened in life. In the process of trying everything she didn’t know, she found mistakes on her own and corrected them independently. This is also a way for children to gain wisdom. The pronunciation is pure, the sentence structure is repetitive (it is easier for children to remember), the daily language is abundant, and the speaking speed is moderate. Each episode is 5 minutes.
09
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Suitable: 3-8 years old
Needless to say, the famous Peppa Pig! A favorite of kids all over the world. The speaking rate is moderate, each episode is 5 minutes, and the content involves daily life at home. The dialogue is relatively simple and repetitive. It is suitable for children who are just beginning to learn English. Mom and Dad can take their children to imitate the games or actions in the show to cultivate their children’s interest in English.
Many mothers rely on Peppa Pigs to trigger their children’s interest in English! There are many imported picture books, sticker books, cardboard books, dolls… you can use them together.
10
Thomas and friends
Thomas & Friends
Suitable: 2-8 years old
is especially suitable for boys who like machines or engines. This is the baby’s “Friends”. The friendship between Thomas and a few friends: Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy is really touching! The little trains are very optimistic, cheerful and helpful.
Recommended for male treasures who like machinery: “Bob the Builder” (Architecture), English; “Handy Manny” (Handy Manny), American; “Fireman Sam” (Fire safety), English sound.