A group of kids and their two caregivers have built a cool clubhouse out of giant boxes. That's where they meet for music, play and special activities that kids can do at home.
On this disney channel tv show, two caretakers named Tony and Vivian encourage children to get "out of the box" and use their imaginations. In their cardboard clubhouse; (which was done on a set) the duo sing songs, play games, make crafts, and perform stories on a wooden play structure with a group of children. With the feeling of fun, creativity, and play, children at home watching the show are encouraged to use their imaginations and play like Tony and Vivan do in their "Box."—Alex C. ([email protected])
"Out of the Box" is an oldie-but-goodie and fun Disney TV show that helps younger children - including those at heart - learn how to express themselves creatively & explore the world around them. But there's more to it than just that.
On this show, with a somewhat summer camp vibe, kids play with their imaginations and friends - not toys or electronics. It all starts with the catchy theme song. Fun, playful music; including upbeat boogies to snazzy jazz, cool crafts that viewers can do right along with at home, and creative twists on classic stories that present the topic of the day, such as flight or swimming into a way that shows how it can be used in a pretend play sense at home, encouraging viewers to use their imaginations themselves once the show is done - all come together along with two upbeat, playful, and big-hearted hosts who make learning and playing a whole lot of fun for the real kids on the show and the viewers at home.
The talented kids shown on OOTB, unlike other shows such as the annoying purple dinosaur that is Barney - are actual real kids, who actually play together and weren't scripted to be unrealistic actors either. Their relationship with Tony and Vivian and themselves grew throughout the show, also showing children some basic friendship skills, such as caring for others, and helping them out when needed; and those of diversities and disabilities, such as Asians, a boy who uses a walker, and the dark brown braids on Black host Tony's hair, whose playful personality compliments quite well with Vivian's teacher-like approach.
Each half-hour episode presents topics ranging from everything such as going to the beach to camping to parades to flight and even the supermarket in an upbeat, educational way that increase's children and viewer's curiosity, while also encouraging them to try new things and learn about others; helping them explore more in the world around them, while also expressing themselves creatively through imaginative play, stories, music, and doing art projects.
All in all, even though it isn't a masterpiece, OOTB is a fun, real, creative, playful show that celebrates childhood, imagination, and friendship - even though just a tad annoying, was one of the better things (wouldn't say best, however) to come out of the mouse house that is Disney.
