In our special on children's television we could not forget about 'Dora the Explorer', the cartoon series that has achieved a good following since its creation in 2000, becoming one of those classics that manage to mark a whole generation. Many children grow up today with references to the adventures of Dora, a program currently broadcasting Clan TV at 7:45 a.m. 'Dora the explorer' is another of those programs that care about the education of the smallest, stimulating and teaching them a good part of the world around them.
Since its creation, the American series has eight seasons in which more than 150 episodes have been broadcast, all maintaining the level of preschool learning so characteristic in this type of spaces. The chapters have an approximate duration of 23 minutes, in which we can see Dora and her friend Boots embarked on a mission through which they will discover that complex reality that expands around children's spectators.
Who is Dora the explorer?
Dora is a seven-year-old girl who, along with her friend Botas, a five-year-old monkey, undertakes numerous adventures in which she has to find something lost or help someone fulfill a certain mission. To carry out this task, Dora requires the help of viewers interacting with them when you encounter a problem that requires solution.
Thus, we see Dora within a plot reminiscent of that of an interactive video game, in which viewers must participate, naming different elements or deciding which is the next step that Dora must follow to continue her mission. Some objects of the protagonist, such as her map or the backpack that always goes with her, also appear as animated characters, which sometimes also interact with the audience. It also requires a special mention Swiper, a fox who presents himself as the enemy of Dora and that he always tries to steal the objects he owns.
What can we expect from the series?
'Dora the explorer' joins the cartoon series, some of which we have already analyzed in our special, which seek the active participation of the audience. Questions to viewers are frequent and the public is expected to answer what they are asked or collaborate in solving some of the enigmas that are raised. It is common to see Dora asking viewers to shout or to help them find the right tool that will help them continue on their way.
Another thing that catches the attention of 'Dora the Explorer' is the way in which English is very present throughout each episode. Dora frequently uses expressions or words, which she combines with Spanish and whose meaning is perfectly understood. It is also common for other characters to acquire this vocabulary and, through interaction with the public, that viewers come to understand it to incorporate it into their day-to-day life.
In the world presented by the television series nature and animals are very present, since these usually have a very important place in the development of some plot. Also striking, for example, is the presence of the Swiper fox, who always tries to steal an object, which Dora and Boots constantly oppose. Finally, music is also important in fiction from some songs that try to get the attention of the audience.
The episode that accompanies this article focuses on the presence of a fire truck. Dora and Boots teach what a fire station is and they join the mission of rescuing a cat on top of a tree. The protagonists teach the role that firefighters play, in addition to showing different parts of the truck they use to move. Throughout the episode different puzzles are observed that include numbers from 1 to 10 or some colors, in addition to the use of English words or expressions in the vocabulary of Dora and her classmates.
'Dora the explorer, discovering our surroundings
The adventures of 'Dora the Explorer' have been conquering preschool spectators for more than twelve years, through adventures full of enthusiasm and positive attitude that goes through the screen. The main protagonist of the series is shown as an example for many children, as a curious figure who shows with a smile the will to learn all the details of the world that is about to be discovered.
'Dora the Explorer' also has several films in which a story is presented that increases the duration of its usual chapters. The series has become part of the set of children's spaces that have exported their success beyond television, as has happened with numerous programs and children's series, although in this case complying with educational values which is supposed to have a television space aimed at children viewers.
