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In each episode of THE UPSIDE DOWN SHOW, Shane and David set out with much fanfare on a journey to a place they've never been. As it turns out, they've never been anywhere! It's all new to them, whether they're going to the airport, the movie theater, or the moon. At the beginning of each episode, the brothers invite young viewers to take charge of an imaginary remote control with which to "operate" Shane and David, fast-forwarding, rewinding, or pausing them. There are many unexpected buttons on this special remote as well, such as the Upside Down Button, the Rotate Button, and even the Itchy Button, wreaking havoc with the brothers. The imaginary remote becomes a fun tool to reinforce new vocabulary and relational concepts as children play along with the show.
Imaginative Play
- boosts creativity by modeling pretend play
- fosters a humorous approach to problem-solving
- models a think-outside-the-box attitude
Language and Early Literacy Skills
- introduces new vocabulary in surprising and funny ways
- reinforces phonological awareness with use of alliteration, rhyming, and other kinds of language play
Cognitive Skills
- reinforces logical thinking skills such as making predictions and noticing connections
- models using abstract thinking and imagination to find new ways of looking at a problem
- demonstrates and explores relational concepts (high/low, inside/outside, light/dark)
Social and Emotional Development
- models cooperation and negotiation
- models accommodating and supporting the needs of others
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