There is always a mystery in the neighborhood, and any time the Little Snoopers are out to play, they are sure to find it. Four friends, each going everywhere with their pet sidekick, they are constantly having fun, working together, and putting their minds together to solve problems. Their knack for finding clues is unbeatable, every one of them offering something different to the group. These four friends are the stars of Little Snoopers, a new animated series. Our current production run consists of twelve 5-minute episodes per month plus a weekly 1-minute skit. This is a unique and vibrant take on the mystery genre for kids who enjoy following along with the clue-finding and problem-solving processes. There are fun and twists along the way, in addition to lessons about friendship, teamwork, and critical thinking. The Little Snoopers represent values that every kid needs to learn: curiosity, creativity, courage. More importantly, kids can watch Little Snoopers and learn these values in a safe environment. None of the episodes ever get overly scary or intense, keeping the fun lighthearted and the mysteries laid-back. Parents too will enjoy following along with the clues and the problem-solving.
ACE - Ace developed asthma at an early age which caused him to have a slower pace then most other kids. But he made up for that with his inquisitive mind. Ace loves to read and learn, picking up on deductive reasoning skills. He became a master fo Riddles and puzzles to the amazement of all those around him.
TOFFEE - Toffee was orphaned by a fire in Central America, Ace's dad found Toffee while on a mission and brought him back thinking he would foster him until he could find a suitable home. Little did he know that Ace and Toffee would bond and become inseperable. Toffee is the perfect companion because Ace is methodical and deliberate in his trhinking and reasoning. Toffee and Ace communicate with their eyes from winking in agreement with facial expressions.
EMBER - Ember's mom is an award winning scientist and her dad is a mechinacal engineer. Her name is actually an anagram meaning - Electrical-Machinery-Biology-Energy and Robotics. her parents joke that she's a micro-"chip" off the old block. While most kids' first words are "Dada" oir "Mama", Ember's was "motherboard!" She's always doing something, whether it be hokmework or a project, she stays busy.
DIGI - Ember rescued Digi from a trap set up by a neighbor who didn't like her eating from thei squirrel-proof bird feeder. Digi had been the one to outsmart it. Ember creates little puzzles and contraptions for Digi to slove in order to get prizes consisting of nuts and granola. This keeps Digi as busy as Ember. Between her chatter and her tail, Digi can let Ember know what she's thinking.
KAL - They say you have to walk before you can run but not with Kal. He was practically born running and hasn’t slowed down since. He’s a natural athlete and can master most sports but is also full of compassion when it comes to sticking up for the underdog. Kal is the act first, ask questions later type. He’s Ace’s best friend because they balance each other.
BUDDY - Everyone knows lizards are quick. Kal and Buddy met in the most unlikely way. Kal was practicing soccer in the park when his ball landed near Buddy. Both Kal and Buddy were startled at the sight of each other and took off running...both in the same direction! So the race was on. After a while it became apparent that neither could outpace the other. When they stopped to catch their breath, they were so impressed with each other, they became “fast” friends and are very tight. Buddy speaks to Kal by changing colors depending on the environment they’re in. From danger RED to playful Blue and other shades in between.
MINA – Mina’s picture was on the internet before she was even home from the hospital, being the first baby born on New year’s Day. By the time she was able to walk she was already hamming it up for the camera. She didn’t utter her first word, she texted it. And she’s been posting her life online ever since. She’s up to date on the latest fashions and trends.
SOPHIE – After Mina did an online campaign about saving red pandas, it caught the attention of the Tibet government who asked if her family would adopt Sophie to be their ambassador in the states. And to keep Sophie’s profile on the internet to help the species survive. Sophie’s fur and coloring make her photogenic which means lots of selfies with Mina. Sophie has a keen sense of smell and like Mina, is very expressive. She’s great at acting out what she wants to communicate with Mina and the other Little Snoopers.
Learning skills such as critical thinking, building qenuine friendships, and the importance of teamwork at a young age will help prepare the little ones for the future.
The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, once said, “Man is by nature a social animal.” We all know this, in one way or another. We have all experienced both the joy of connection and the pain of rejection. In our own time, we come into the friendships that define our lives. We, hopefully, meet people who remind us of how incredible a place the world can be. Through meaningful relationships, we grow as individuals.
Yet, these skills are not always so easy to pick up. If you want to set your child up for long-term success, then you need to teach them strategies for developing meaningful relationships. You want your snooper to know that in any new environment, they will be able to navigate social opportunities and start developing relationships. Read More
We all face problems at one time or another. Some problems, as we learn, are more difficult to solve than others. Whereas we can plug old knowledge and old lessons into some of the more direct and more technical problems, the problems that challenge us most require us to think abstractly. These define our lives: how far we go in our careers, how well we build our relationships, and what we are able to accomplish.
No one, unfortunately, is born knowing how to solve every problem or how to overcome every obstacle. We need to observe the world around us to get a feel for solutions that are going to work and those that are not. These are the basis of our critical thinking skills. Your child needs these skills in order to navigate the world effectively. Read More
There is perhaps nothing more important to our long-term success and growth than understanding how to work with others effectively. This is why team sports are such an informative experience for many children as they are growing up: by collaborating, we learn what it means to make contributions to something greater than ourselves. In turn, we learn what it means to respect and appreciate the contributions that others are making as well.
The concept of teamwork is critical enough that it’s impossible to start teaching it to your child too early. In the long run, this skill will open up untold doors and reveal unforeseeable opportunities. The more capable your child is at teamwork, the more deftly they will be able to thrive in any and all environments. Read More
