List of programs broadcast by TVOKids

Programming

Current programming

Shows that currently air as part of TVOKids include:

Interstitial series

Some of the interstitial series on TVOKids are produced in-house by TVOntario, and are based on Ontario's educational curriculum. Each program is approximately 3–4 minutes per episode.

  • The Reading Rangers - A Western-style series promoting literacy.
  • Tumbletown Tales - A series performed by small live rodents (using the TVOKids hosts as voice talent). The star of the series is Tumbleweed the Hamster (voiced by Phil McCordic); the learning objective is real-world application of mathematical concepts.
  • Are You Ready?
  • Bookaneers
  • Box Yourself Minis (2016–present)
  • Frankie and Frank (2018-present)
  • I'm a Fish (2018-present)
  • I LOVE (2018-present)
  • The League of Super Citizens
  • Lejo (2016–present)
  • MathXplosion
  • Story Explorers
  • You Can Do It Too (2018-present)
  • YOUniverse (2014–present)

Former programming

Interstitial series

  • Artbot - Adult artists explain visual art concepts such as line, color, and composition. The robot Artbot is portrayed by Jackie English.
  • The Bod Squad / BOD TV - Spoofs popular television shows and movies, and starring the TVOKids hosts, these short episodes promote healthy eating.
  • The Bodies - A series promoting healthy eating using characters who live inside a computer program.
  • Critter Corner - Host Jackie English explores the animal kingdom.
  • Dino Dig - Paleontologist character Alberta Rex (Jackie English) hosts this informational show on dinosaurs.
  • EnviroGirl - A series promoting energy conservation, starring idealistic superhero EnviroGirl (portrayed by Nicole Stamp).
  • Mark's Moments - Host Mark Sykes interviews kids with disabilities to learn about their lives.
  • The Royals - A queen of hearts and her jester explore good manners and games.
  • Space Trek - Explore the solar system and beyond with host Captain Kent (Mark Sykes).
  • Super Citizens - A comedic live action show about a group of superheroes that promote good citizenship. The Super Citizens are EnviroGirl (Nicole Stamp), Professor Atlas (Milton Barnes), The Atomic Guy (Mark Sykes), FlyGirl (Julie Patterson), The NiftyGirl (Jackie English), and The Blue Brain (Ryan Field).
  • Time Trackers - A series converging the broadcast and web aspects of TVOKids to teach Canadian history in a humorous and interactive way.
  • Transform It! - This series encourages kids to take common everyday objects and transform them into new things. Fourteen 3-minute episodes were produced.
  • Tumbletown Reads - Tumbleweed works for a newspaper while teaching children writing skills.
  • Ace & Avery (2000)[5]
  • All About Art
  • Animal Alphabet (1999–2008)
  • Animal Numbers (1999–2001)
  • Artifacts
  • Energy Blast
  • HippoCrocoRhinoBuck (1995–1997)
  • Hippothesis (2011–15)
  • I'm an Animal
  • I'm a Creepy Crawly
  • I'm a Dinosaur (2000s–2016)
  • Marigold's Mathemagics
  • Painting Pictures
  • Polkaroo's Awesome ABCs
  • Polkaroo's Number Wonders
  • Quizzine (2015–2016)
  • Really Bend it Like Beckham (June 28, 2004-January 2, 2005)
  • Schnezel Bronson's Alien Adventures
  • Small Potatoes (2011–2015)
  • Tigga and Togga (2006–11)
  • Why? (January 3, 2000–April 10, 2004)
  • Wild by Nature (September 12, 2004-2005)
  • Zoe and Charlie (1994–1996)
  • Zoomix (2012–2017)

References

  1. "TVO continues the dinosaur trend with the wonderful Dino Dana". 23 May 2017.
  2. Dickson, Jeremy (6 September 2016). "Discovery Kids and TVO reel in Ollie & Moon". Kidscreen. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  3. "Henson Signs New Broadcast Deals for 'Splash and Bubbles' and 'Dot.'".
  4. "What's on TVOKids?". 18 November 2003. Archived from the original on 2003-11-18.
  5. "tvo kids Showtimes". 18 January 2000. Archived from the original on 2000-01-18.
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