My Community

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  • 2006
  • 1 Season

My Community is an educational television program geared towards young children that explores the many different aspects of communities, encompassing everything from the people that make them up to the buildings, culture, and customs that define them. Presented with a colorful and engaging visual style, the show seeks to teach children about the ways their own communities function and what makes them unique, while also introducing them to the geography, history, and cultural facets of other communities around the world.

Throughout each episode of My Community, viewers are introduced to various elements of community life, often presented through the lens of a child protagonist who is experiencing this world for the first time. Through their eyes, we explore various landmarks and structures that make up a community, such as schools, libraries, and museums, learning about their history and purpose along the way. We also encounter various people that make up a community, such as police officers, doctors, farmers, and shopkeepers, hearing firsthand about their jobs and the ways they contribute to the well-being of the community.

One of the primary themes of My Community is the idea of diversity, highlighting the many different cultures and traditions that can exist within a single community. Through music, dance, and other cultural practices, the show introduces children to the unique identities and experiences of people from around the world. Episodes also touch on topics such as environmentalism and sustainability, encouraging children to think about their own responsibilities when it comes to taking care of their communities.

The show’s educational emphasis is further reinforced through segments that present children with a variety of real-world scenarios and tasks, challenging them to think creatively and critically. From designing a community garden to creating a neighborhood map, these exercises are designed to help children better understand the many different facets of their communities and how they work together as a cohesive whole. Along the way, they’ll also learn important social skills like cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, helping to prepare them for future community involvement and civic engagement.

Overall, My Community is a fun and engaging educational program that seeks to teach children about the many different aspects of community life. Through colorful visuals, relatable characters, and interactive exercises, the show presents children with a wealth of information about the world around them, helping to promote cultural understanding, environmental awareness, and civic engagement. Whether they’re learning about the history of their own community or discovering the unique customs of people from around the world, children are sure to walk away from this show with a newfound appreciation for the ways that communities function and a desire to be active participants in their own.

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Seasons
What Is a Community?
10. What Is a Community?
October 17, 2006
Whether it is in a big city, a small rural town or someplace in between, a community is where people live, work, learn and play. What Is a Community? introduces viewers to the places that make up most communities, including local businesses, schools, city hall, the library and more! They will discover that while all communities have many things in common, they differ from each other in many ways as well. Young learners also get an up-close look at the many people who work hard to make neighborhoods and communities a great and safe place to live. They will learn that the community is all around them, and they are part of the community, too! Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Transportation
9. Transportation
October 17, 2006
From cars to bicycles to trains and beyond, Transportation highlights the different ways people move about their community. This engaging show explores how transportation can be similar, yet different across all communities. The form of transportation people choose depends on how far they need to go and where they live. For example, subways are only present in urban areas, and you certainly wouldn't see a boat near the desert! Viewers also get a close look at how workers around town use different forms of transportation to get to their jobs, to do their jobs and to make their communities a great place to live! Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
School
8. School
October 17, 2006
Did you know that your school plays an important role in your community? That's because schools have the very important job of educating kids like you! School introduces young viewers to what a typical day at school might be like and the people that you would find there, such as students, teachers and the principal. Viewers will come to understand that the school can be a big place made up of many different parts like classrooms, the cafeteria and the playground! School can be a very fun place, and viewers come to understand that obeying the rules of the school plays a big part in making it a pleasant and safe place for learning. Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Post Office
7. Post Office
October 17, 2006
Join us as we take a look at the local post office! Post Office introduces young viewers to this important place in the community. From helping people mail a letter to delivering packages to one's door, the post office enables people to communicate with others in their own community and beyond. We'll explore the physical features that make up the post office, follow what happens to a letter once it is mailed and see what a typical day is like for a mail carrier. Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Police Station
6. Police Station
October 17, 2006
The local police station plays one of the most important roles in your community. Police Station explores how police officers serve to keep the public safe. Young viewers will get a feel for the different types of jobs police officers do, the busy place where they work, and the uniforms and gear that they wear. From the detective on an investigation to the scientist at the crime lab to the officer on patrol, we'll take a look at the daily lives of the brave people who make the police station run smoothly in every community. Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Local Government
5. Local Government
October 17, 2006
Join us as we take a trip to city hall! Local Government introduces young viewers to the services that the local government provides, like educating children, keeping the community clean and making laws. We'll explore the different offices that are often located in city hall, see how laws are passed, experience what a typical day is like for city council workers and even meet the mayor! But most importantly, we'll explore what local government has to do with you, no matter what kind of community you live in! Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Local Businesses
4. Local Businesses
October 17, 2006
Did you know that the grocery store, the doctor's office and even the barber shop are all different types of businesses? Local Businesses highlights the different types of businesses that you'll find in your community. This engaging program will teach viewers that there are two basic types of businesses -- businesses that provide goods and businesses that provide a service. But, either way, all businesses help the people in the community to get the things they need! Businesses also come in many different sizes! Some are very large and have many workers, while others are smaller and have fewer employees and products. Businesses provide so many different items and services, it's no wonder they are an important part of every community! Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Library
3. Library
October 17, 2006
Picture books, biographies, fiction -- what kind of books do you like? The library is a place for people in the community to find books they enjoy, use the computer to surf the Web and gather together for meetings. This show teaches viewers that they can find all different types of information, from books and magazines to maps and movies at the library! This informative program will teach viewers how to sign up for a library card and how to be a responsible borrower. They'll also learn how to find a book and check it out so they can read it at home. We will also meet the most important person in a library -- the librarian! Come learn what a special place the library can be! Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Hospital
2. Hospital
October 17, 2006
Join us as we take a look at the role of the hospital in the community! Hospital explores the physical features of this important place and describes the jobs of the people who work there to keep the community healthy. From doctors and nurses to volunteers, viewers get a close look at how the workers in a hospital care for their patients. This informative program gives young viewers a sense of what occurs in the hospital's many different departments and what a visit to the hospital might be like. Part of the multivolume My Community Video Series. Grades PreK-2.
Fire Station
1. Fire Station
 
Explores how firefighters keep the public safe and why the fire station is an important part of every community. See its trucks, uniforms, protective gear and equipment. Grades PreK-2.
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