What's the Big Idea?

Like all little kids, Hugo has a million questions that need answering. Like what is sharing? Why do people fight? What is love? Where is the imagination? From simple daily questions to the big philosophical dilemma, Hugo’s curiosity has no limits! With his friends Lily and Felix, he looks for answers to the question of the day!

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Why it's Sensical

Thoughtful series that encourages critical thinking and builds abstract reasoning skills. Hugo takes kids down a philosophical path as he answers big questions about complex concepts including thinking, dreaming, and emotions.

Benefits

Preschoolers

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

The preschool years set the foundation for language and literacy. Young kids are building their vocabulary, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and interest in printed materials. These episodes are language-rich, filled with sounds, letters, and words that are playfully included in songs, poems, and chants. As kids sing and follow along, they are enhancing their school-readiness skills.

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of the preschool years—it helps kids develop a foundation for success at home, in the classroom, and in life. Kids this age are learning to recognize, label, and regulate their emotions. In addition, they are learning how to make good choices and have empathy for others. Some episodes focus on self-awareness, self-management, or responsible decision-making, while others teach about social awareness or relationship building.

Social-Emotional Learning

Little Kids

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

The early elementary years are spent practicing the skills needed for vocabulary development and reading and writing skills. This age group is drawn to exciting stories full of funny characters, more advanced vocabulary, and lots of word play. These episodes can reinforce literacy skills, build confidence, and make language and reading a whole lot of fun!

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of early elementary learning—developing strong social and emotional skills is key to success at home, in the classroom, and in life. Kids this age are learning how to set goals and persevere to achieve them, understand others’ perspectives, and navigate social dynamics. Some episodes focus on themes of self-awareness, self-management, or responsible decision-making—while others teach about social awareness and relationship skills, like empathy and effective communication.

Social-Emotional Learning

Big Kids

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

Bring on the complex plots, the unusual vocabulary, and the most interesting settings and characters. Kids, 8–10 years old, are ready for all kinds of literature including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and even plays. These episodes encourage kids to think beyond stories and expand their interest in language and various genres.

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a major part of growing up—strong social and emotional skills are key to success at home, in the classroom, and in life. Having a supportive social network is so important when you’re 8–10 years old. This age group benefits from learning how to regulate emotions, cooperate, negotiate, and compromise. Some episodes focus on strengthening self-awareness, self-management, or responsible decision-making skills—while others teach about social awareness and relationship skills, like empathy and effective communication.

Social-Emotional Learning

Benefits

Preschoolers (2-4)

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-Emotional Learning

Little Kids (5-7)

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-Emotional Learning

Big Kids (8-10)

This Show Often Highlights Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy

This Show Often Highlights Social-Emotional Learning

Social-Emotional Learning

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