Since the COVID-19 pandemic has limited our interaction with one another, a local production company, BLC Entertainment, has found an interactive way of helping young children learn effectively: by creating an educational series called The Brain Train.
This virtual series consists of 16 episodes that focus on the life of the host, Clyde The Conductor, and his different train journeys.
Each story contains different problems that Clyde almost always has the solutions to. Along with his friends, Clyde not only teaches children how to solve problems, but how to do it in a fun, interactive way.
The series is aimed at children between the ages of three and six, and will be released on May 31 this year.
Writer and director, Darren Rockman, said that the series would benefit the children because you always learn best through interaction.
“Since COVID-19, which is still a real thing, has limited our interaction with one another, this series, although it’s virtual, hopes to bring more interaction among the kids to learn in a safer environment,” Rockman said. When asked how the idea for The Brain Train came about, Rockman explained that his producer, Benito Carelsen, saw a gap in the market and presented the idea of a children’s show.
“I ran with that idea and with some help and input, came up with The Brain Train: A train that entertains by taking you on different journeys, while training your brain.”
According to Rockman, directing the series has been quite challenging, but in a good way.
“If nothing challenges you, you really won’t grow. It has been fun allowing my creativity to just ‘ride the brain train’ and impart some of my knowledge onto others to help them grow too.
“I definitely grew a lot and made mistakes, but like I said, if nothing challenges you, you don’t grow, so bring on more challenges,” he said.
These 16 episodes will focus mainly on mathematical problems and will be available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
Rockman added that after the release of the first batch of episodes, they are planning on expanding to reach a bigger audience.
Parents can get a hold of this series by contacting the team at BLC Entertainment by e-mail: blcentertainmentsa@gmail.com or by calling them on 067 762 8688, to place an order.
The series is R129 per package and includes all 16 episodes and a booklet.
