Uses Comedy to Stimulate Thinking

When a child laughs at Teletubbies, you can be sure that he or she is following the story and, more importantly, making sense of what is happening on-screen.

Encourages Speech

The Teletubbies' speech is based on the first words of children aged one year to 18 months. Response testing shows that children treat the Teletubbies a little bit like younger siblings, calling out to correct them or telling them what to do.

Encourages Listening

Teletubbies "stop and listen" whenever they hear the narrator. When a voice trumpet appears the Teletubbies focus all of their attention on it, drawing the child to listen to a special story, rhyme or sound.

Teaches through Repetition

In Teletubbyland, things happen again and again, giving a child time to discover patterns of cause and effect, allowing a child to anticipate what will happen next.

Promotes Affection

Teletubbies love each other very much. They love big hugs best of all.

Increases Confidence

The pacing and repetition of Teletubbies engages children in practicing fundamental skills and concepts again and again. Successfully anticipating what comes next, predicting, is an important aspect of building a sense of "I can do it!"

Builds Self-Esteem

Children are more engaged by programs in which they can see themselves, whether by identifying with characters or with a situation. In Teletubbies, the inserts of real children doing real things allow young viewers to see children like themselves in a variety of experiences and situations.

Encourages Movement

Teletubbies love to dance, jump, stretch, roll and run. Watching them is not a passive activity - children like to join in. Teletubbies helps to promote body awareness and encourages children to participate in active play.

Celebrates Individuality

Even though the Teletubbies share in the fun together, they have strong and different individual identities. Young children see that it's acceptable to be different and have separate interests from the crowd.