Word Party
A sweet, TV-Y preschool series from the Jim Henson Company in which four diaper-wearing baby animals invite young viewers to act as the 'big kids' who help them learn new words through songs, play, and call-and-response. Every episode is calm, warm, and squarely aimed at toddlers and young preschoolers.
Great for ages 1 to 5; the interactive, word-teaching format is especially engaging for toddlers around 2 to 3.
Episodes to know about
A confetti cannon fires with a pop sound each time the animals successfully learn a new word; it happens at least once per episode and may briefly startle very young or sound-sensitive children.
Lulu regularly displays toddler meltdown behavior including crying on the floor, whining, and spitting; friends respond patiently and guide her toward better choices, but the behavior is shown before the resolution.
The small conflicts between characters are a useful and gentle springboard for talking with your toddler about feelings and how friends work things out together.