This Show is Mommy Approved

TV is a part of my parenting style. We limit it and ensure that what is watched is educational, but TV allows my son some down time when needed, Mommy to work at her computer when needed, or just exposure to fantasy or lessons outside of our every day world. One show we are in looooooove with is "Super Wings."

My son discovered "Super Wings" on Netflix. (My almost 3 year old is slowly but surely learning to navigate the IPad). Netflix currently offers 2 seasons (approximately 150 episodes) in English, Spanish, Italian, Korean and Mandarins. I love shows that my son can watch in English or Spanish and Netflix is a go to in our cable free home. I have also seen it on Amazon Prime. According to Wikipedia, "Super Wings is an animated television series co-produced by FunnyFlux Entertainment in South Korea, Qianqi Animation in China, and Little Airplane Productions in the United States, with the production support from the Educational Broadcasting System and CJ E&M in South Korea, and additional support from KOCCA."

Here is what I love about Super Wings:

Jet, the main character, is an airplane who delivers packages all over the world. During each episode, he is given a package by Jimbo or Sky to deliver. They then show a world map and outline the route of travel from their starting point. Before take off, Jimbo or Sky will teach Jet a few points about that country which will include, the language spoken, 1-2 words in that language, and some cultural details. Then Jet is off to make his delivery. 

Upon arrival in the new country, the package is delivered to its choice recipient and usually is a piece to some regional aspect or cultural event. The recipient usually has some challenge associated with the package, so Jet calls his other airplane friends and they solve the challenge together. All meanwhile, they navigate the new country's culture, language and traditions during their mission.

Some of these countries, I have never even heard of! I have a Master's degree!!!!! On the couch one day, my son turns to me and says, "Namaste means hello." He has soaked up every episode. This month marks his 3rd birthday and he got his first set of Super Wings toys. Now, I get to hear him play out these countries names and challenges on his bedroom floor with his new characters. He is really learning! 

I highly recommend this show for kids. Its entertaining, education, free, and fun! I say it would be good for ages 2-10.