WordWorld
WordWorld is an Emmy Award-winning children's television series partially funded by the United States Department of Education as part of the Ready to Learn literacy initiative targeted to 3- to 7-year olds. The show airs in 10 languages and 90 countries, including in the United States. The television series, created by Don Moody and Jacqueline Moody, stars Dog and his WordFriends. In each episode, Dog and/or one of his friends embarks on a series of adventures where the only way to save the day is to build or un-build words. The show's novelty is that when a word is built correctly, it morphs into the thing it represents, which gives instant meaning to the word. WordWorld has been translated into popular mobile applications, Internet-based games, magnetic plush and other toys. WordWorld currently airs in 90 countries and 10 languages. It premiered September 3, 2007 on PBS Kids and is currently in its third season, with 84 11-minute episodes. WordWorld currently broadcasts on PBS Kids it is produced for WTTW Chicago.
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Plot Summary
WordWorld is an animated educational series that teaches children about words and spelling. The show features a group of animal friends who live in a world made of words, where letters form objects and characters. Each episode presents a problem that the characters must solve by building the correct word, helping young viewers develop their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way.
Critical Reception
WordWorld has been widely praised for its innovative approach to early literacy education, effectively engaging young children with the fundamentals of spelling and vocabulary. Its unique visual style, where objects are literally constructed from their letter components, has been highlighted as a key strength in making learning an interactive experience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique educational concept of teaching spelling through visually constructing words.
- Lauded for its engaging characters and interactive approach to early literacy.
- Recognized for making learning fun and accessible for young children.
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Fun Fact
The creators of WordWorld developed a proprietary technology to animate the letters that form the words, ensuring that they behave realistically as building blocks.
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