Time Traveling Tonya
By Robert Yaniz Jr.,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Time travel pod makes history fun and relevant for kids.
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What’s It About?
TIME TRAVELING TONYA follows 8-year-old Tonya Infinity and her tortoise friend Gertie as they journey through time meeting historical figures. Their adventures often explore what these individuals accomplished as well as the historical context of their lives and how they've left a lasting impact on the world. This might involve a little-known story like the secret meaning behind "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" or it simply introduces young listeners to icons such as Jackie Robinson and Charles Darwin. Each adventure helps young listeners connect the dots of how history has a lasting impact on the present.
Is It Any Good?
Time Traveling Tonya infuses history with fun, turning what could be a dry subject into a light-hearted adventure that opens listeners' minds to how one person can make a lasting difference. Although 8-year-old girl Tonya and 186-year-old tortoise Gertie come from very different perspectives, they share a curious spirit and love for learning. This enthusiasm is infectious and will likely inspire kids to develop a greater understanding and awareness of the world around them. They may even come up with some questions of their own, encouraging enlightening conversations with the whole family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the main characters in Time Traveling Tonya, Gertie and Tonya, are often inspired to travel back in time to answer a simple question. Why is staying curious throughout life an important character strength? How did being curious help some of the historical figures you learned about?
Time Traveling Tonya focuses on historical figures but illustrates how their lives shaped our world today. Could other stories about history learn from this podcast about how to make history more relatable to young listeners? Did this help make history more interesting?
This podcast looks at some difficult periods of history and how some people and communities had to persevere through prejudice, racism and not having equal rights. Why is it important to learn about these difficult times in history? How can we learn from these times to help create a better, more just future?
Podcast Details
- Release date: July 17, 2023
- Genre: History
- Average Run Time: 13 minutes
- Website: https://www.gokidgo.com/timetravelingtonya
- Host: N/A
- Production Company and Network: GoKidGo
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Great Girl Role Models , History , Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Curiosity , Perseverance
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: October 23, 2023
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