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CoComelon Lane
By Ashley Moulton,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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More substance, same nursery rhymes in OK preschool show.
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Based on 24 parent reviews
Liked it but I hope it doesn't go further!
Cocomelon’s woke spinoff
What's the Story?
In COCOMELON LANE, JJ and his friends experience emotions that come with the "firsts" in young kids' lives. They may be nervous about riding the bus for the first time, excited to see a fire truck up close, or disappointed when they mess up a cake they're making for mom's birthday. The kids' parents and teachers help them cope with their big feelings. The toddlers also practice new things with JJ's Ladybug Light -- a magical ladybug toy that conjures imaginary scenes drawn with chalk. In true CoComelon fashion, the storylines also have a nursery rhyme song whose lyrics reinforce the lesson.
Is It Any Good?
Grown-ups who lament their child's love of the original's marathon-length music videos will be relieved to find this spin-off. CoComelon Lane has the same characters and music that young kids love, but with actual plots. The dialogue makes it easier for very young kids to learn from the content, explaining concepts in simple language that young preschoolers can understand.
The show clocks in at 23-minutes, making it less likely for young kids to fall into a CoComelon trance. However, there are 3 different stories in those 23 minute episodes, and the short run time of each story makes it hard for young kid viewers to absorb the social-emotional concepts. CoComelon Lane is great for kids who are fans of CoComelon, but there are other preschool shows (like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood or Sesame Street) that teach these social-emotional lessons more effectively.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the new thing JJ and his friends experienced in the show. Have you ever done that thing before? What questions do you have about it?
Young children have a difficult time learning lessons from video. Can you help your child review the lessons JJ and his friends learned in the episode?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 17, 2023
- Cast: Larissa Dias
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: November 17, 2023
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