Meet the stars of The Upside Down Show, brothers Shane and David. In each episode, they set out on a journey to a place they've never been, and--as it turns out--they've never been anywhere! Just like your preschooler, everything is new and exciting to them, whether they're going to the airport, the movie theater, or the moon. Along the way, they make a few wrong turns, ending up in the Outer Space Room, the Orange Room, the Puppy Room, the Frozen Room, even the Game Show Room!
The Upside Down Show breaks new ground with interactivity, by inviting young viewers to take charge of an imaginary remote control with which to "operate" the brothers, fast-forwarding, rewinding, or pausing them whenever needed. And there are many unexpected "wild card" buttons on this imaginary remote control, like a "rotate button," an "itchy button," and, of course, an "upside down button." The remote control becomes a fun tool that reinforces new vocabulary and relational concepts as children play along with the show
CURRICULUM GOALS
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 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
About the Stars
As the world-renowned Australian comedy duo "The Umbilical Brothers," David Collins and Shane Dundas have traveled internationally, including the United States, Europe, South Africa, and Australia with their original hit shows Thwak, Heaven by Storm, and Speed Mouse. In November of 2005 David and Shane were requested by the Queen of England to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in London. Making their mark on the small screen, they created the voices and sound effects of Noggin's Maisy and have appeared in numerous high profile TV commercials in Australia.
EPSIODE GUIDE
Check out the guide to each of the Upside Down Show's Episodes here!
