Why do toddlers love Teletubbies so much?
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po – collectively known as the Teletubbies – are like part of the family. For nearly ten years, this brightly coloured quartet have captivated preschoolers and parents around the world. Here’s how they do it More than anything, the key to Teletubbies’ success is comedy. Toddlers love the humour of the Teletubbies and through this become actively engaged in their world. Because toddlers love and trust the Teletubbies, their instinct is to mimic their behaviour – thereby learning about self-expression, sharing and group play. Bright colours, big friendly shapes, surprising noises and familiar images reflect the world of small toddlers and reinforce the importance of imaginative play. On and off screen, the Teletubbies encourage active participation by both toddlers and parents/carers. This shared enjoyment stimulates a toddler’s development An Interactive Conversation Teletubbies encourages a two-way, interactive conversation between toddlers and the main
