WHO WE ARE
Gizmo's Woof Chat Educational SeriesWe are the storytellers, puppeteer performers, educators, researchers and oceanographers, illustrators, and puppet makers. We are the leading digital artists and LED technology filmmakers bringing the characters from the screen to classrooms across the globe in this vitally important short-story educational series.
Gizmo's Woof Chat was created by children's author Suzanne Kline and puppet master and co-writer Scott Silson. The short episodes teach children about ocean conservation, global citizenship, friendship, diversity, balancing technology use, and fostering a growth mindset for youth.
The production is made possible with the support and vision of people like you—those who dedicate their lives to education, technology, children's mental health, research, and ocean conservation.
"Gizmo and friends bring innovative learning content to classrooms and homes— that kids will want to watch!"
~Suzanne Kline, Author and Creator, Gizmo's Woof Chat.
WOOF CHAT NETWORK
Tide Rider Beach's favorite surfer pup, Gizmo, ventures out with his best pals to launch an innovative news network for children. Gizmo's Woof Chat news team uncovers exciting stories, catchy songs, and informative guest interviews.
Gizmo and his friends breeze through some challenging surf discovering insightful ways to solve conflicts and problems and unite for the common good of all. The colorful characters instantly resonate with kids ages five to ten (aptly referred to as Woof Chatters), helping them identify and better handle everyday challenges.
CORE VALUE 1
Learning Life Skills
Gizmo's Woof Chat offers grade-level concepts with accompanying Gizmo books, short-story videos, and activities while integrating essential reading, literacy and teaching valuable life skills for kids.We support teachers and parents with teaching plans and ideas for classroom challenges for students to practice critical thinking skills through fun activities based on Woof Chat episodes.
CORE VALUE 2
Builds Confidence
Stress, Jitters, Nerves. Whatever you call it, everyone gets a little stressed out now and then. Gizmo proves how to best manage the jitters while navigating the waves and facing challenges at school, play, or home.Children will be more confident to face challenges after watching Gizmo's Woof Chat. The crew model what to do to prepare for surfing, playing sports, and interacting with their peers.
Gizmo reminds kids to take a pause, a few deep breaths, choose healthy food, and get plenty of rest to surf your best!
CORE VALUE 3
Navigating Peer Pressure
What happens when friends push your buttons and you're not comfortable? What about handling peer pressure and competition in school, at home, and while playing sports? In Gizmo's Woof Chat, children learn valuable strategies to help navigate these situations.Kids learn by watching how the Woof Chat crew handles conflicts and solves problems together. Gizmo invites everyone to tune in and learn how Just to Surf IT! and its positive impact on maintaining and growing healthy relationships.
OUR CAST
Gizmo and pals are the newest puppet troupe surfing the waves and the airwaves.
Whenever Gizmo and crew face an ocean of challenges, they tune into Woof Chat to solve their conflicts and encourage fellow Woof Chatters to do the same.
Meet the surfer pups, the soccer-loving kid, endearing sea pals, and a duo of clams performing hilarious tongue-in-cheek (or shell) comedy on Gizmo's Woof Chat!
Gizmo
Surfer Pup
Messy
Gizmo's Human
Kaia
Surfer Pup
Mutt
Dog
Hope
Dog
Mac
Dog
Cheese
Mouse
Surf & Turf
Spokes-Clams
Molly
Dolphin
Axle
Crab
Riley
Surfer Pup
Beep
Seahorse
Tina
TurtleCLASSROOM TO HOME LEARNING
Gizmo’s Woof Chat is designed to be used at home, school, or even in a hospital setting. Your child can watch the short episodes independently, however we encourage you to watch together, sharing, and discussing ideas.
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