The Adventures of Spot

YMA recommendation

	Approved as non-violent media
Most suitable age range: 2-4

Availability

About the program

Synopsis

Based on the books by Eric Hill Spot depicts the daily adventures of a playful puppy as he goes to the circus, shops with his mum or attends his first day of school.

Points to consider

Words of caution

• None

Positive aspects

• nurtures and celebrates the abilities of children and their early achievements
• promotes cooperation and helpfulness
• demonstrates problem solving and thinking skills
• episodes are based on familiar experiences and are therefore something that children can instantly relate to
• characters are warm and gentle and promote a sense of peace and security.

Questions to ask

• Some episodes offer parents a chance to get an inclination as to how their child might be feeling about upcoming changes, such as a first day of school. Parents may wish to use Spot as an example to find out about and discuss any concerns their children may be having.