the upside down show curriculum

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.

The Upside Down Show boosts creativity by modeling pretend play, fostering a humorous approach to problem-solving, and modeling a think-outside-the-box attitude.

Shane and David introduce new vocabulary in surprising and funny ways, while reinforcing phonological awareness with use of alliteration, rhyming, and other kinds of language play.

The show's interactive activities will reinforce your child's logical thinking skills, such as making predictions and noticing connections, as well as demonstrate and explore relational concepts (high/low, inside/outside, light/dark). Different models teach the use of abstract thinking and imagination to find new ways of looking at a problem.

The Upside Down Show encourages cooperation and negotiation, as well as accommodating and supporting the needs of others.