Gina D's Kids Club facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gina D's Kids Club |
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| Genre | Children's television series Educational Preschool |
| Opening theme | "Let's All Go to Gina D's" |
| Ending theme | various closing themes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Raven Moon Entertainment MG Studios |
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| Original network | Syndication Smile Trinity Broadcasting Network Australian Christian Channel |
| Picture format | 480p (SDTV) (2004–2007) |
| Original release | September 6, 2004 – May 19, 2008 |
Gina D's Kids Club was an American TV show made for young children. It taught kids about important things like colors, shapes, and being kind. The show was seen across the United States on channels like Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and its digital channel, Smile. It also aired in Australia on the Australian Christian Channel.
Gina Mourey played the main character, Gina D. Other characters were played by Tim Trombitas, Austin Blay, and Joel Simser.
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About the Show
Gina D's Kids Club was created to help children aged 2 to 6 learn new things. Each episode focused on different topics, making learning fun and easy for preschoolers. The show used songs, games, and stories to teach important lessons.
Meet the Characters
The show featured Gina D, played by Gina Mourey, who led the Kids Club. She was joined by many fun puppet friends and other characters. These characters helped Gina teach lessons and make the clubhouse a lively place.
Learning with Gina D
The show covered many educational topics. Here are some examples of what children could learn:
Imagination and Creativity
Gina D often encouraged kids to use their imagination. In one episode, the clubhouse turned into a magical pretend world. Characters used their creativity to turn a couch into an airplane or imagine being in a marching band. This helped young viewers understand how to play and think creatively.
Kindness and Sharing
A big part of the show was teaching good behavior. Episodes focused on being kind and sharing with others. Gina and her friends showed how important it is to help each other and be courteous. They used songs and skits to reinforce these positive messages.
Shapes and Sizes
The show helped kids learn about different shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. Characters would point out these shapes in everyday objects. They also explored the idea of different sizes, making it easy for young children to understand these basic concepts.
Health and Safety
Gina D's Kids Club also taught kids about staying healthy and safe. One episode helped children understand what happens when they visit the doctor, easing any fears. Another episode focused on safety rules, like looking both ways before crossing the street or what to do if clothes catch fire.
Reading and Counting
The show introduced basic skills like reading and counting. Characters would help kids connect sounds to letters and understand how letters form words. They also made counting fun through songs and games, helping children learn numbers.
Episodes Overview
The show had two main seasons and some special episodes.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 17 | September 6, 2004 | March 15, 2005 | |
| 2 | 13 | September 25, 2006 | April 20, 2007 | |
| 3 | 2 | December 7, 2004 | May 19, 2008 | |
Season 1 (2004-2005)
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No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Clouds, Stars and Sunshine" | September 6, 2004 | |
| 2 | 2 | "Imagination" | September 7, 2004 | |
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Gina D and her friends turn the clubhouse into a magical world. They use their imagination to pretend and have fun.
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| 3 | 3 | "Good News" | September 8, 2004 | |
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This episode teaches about being kind and sharing with others. Gina delivers "Good News" to everyone.
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| 4 | 4 | "Sing-a-Song Day" | September 9, 2004 | |
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Gina and her friends sing many songs. They remember how music brings comfort and joy.
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| 5 | 5 | "Helping Hand" | September 10, 2004 | |
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Gina D teaches about helping others and being courteous. They make a "helping hands" clothesline.
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| 6 | 6 | "TV Ted's Birthday" | September 13, 2004 | |
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Everyone celebrates TV Ted's birthday with songs, games, and a special cake.
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| 7 | 7 | "Playtime" | September 14, 2004 | |
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The Kids Club is ready for playtime with new games and songs. New characters called The Cuddle Bugs appear.
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| 8 | 8 | "Visit the Doctor" | September 15, 2004 | |
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Hammy is scared to go to the doctor. Gina and friends help him understand that doctors help us feel better.
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| 9 | 9 | "Scrapbook Day" | September 16, 2004 | |
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Gina and Simon make a Kids Club scrapbook. They look at old pictures and remember fun times.
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| 10 | 10 | "Shapes and Sizes" | September 17, 2004 | |
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This episode introduces different shapes and sizes of objects. Gina also encourages viewers to stay fit.
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| 11 | 11 | "Join the Club" | September 20, 2004 | |
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Gina teaches that everyone is special and has unique talents. They also learn simple math with cookies.
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| 12 | 12 | "Let's Go to the Zoo" | September 21, 2004 | |
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The characters learn about different animals at the zoo and household pets. They sing animal songs.
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| 13 | 13 | "Smile-Ability" | September 22, 2004 | |
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Gina D reminds everyone to smile. They learn the letters that spell "smile" and sing happy songs.
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| 14 | 14 | "Animal Alphabet" | March 10, 2005 | |
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TV Ted helps Gina and Simon match letters with animal names, teaching letters and sounds.
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| 15 | 15 | "Let's Get Fit" | March 11, 2005 | |
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Gina and the Kids Club encourage simple exercises and eating healthy food.
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| 16 | 16 | "Journey to the Land of Dinosaurs" | March 14, 2005 | |
| 17 | 17 | "Let's Fix TV Ted" | March 15, 2005 | |
Season 2 (2006-2007)
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Title | Original air date | |
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| 18 | 1 | "Good Manners" | September 25, 2006 | |
| 19 | 2 | "Reach for the Stars" | September 26, 2006 | |
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Simon learns to believe in himself and work towards his dreams, with encouragement from Gina.
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| 20 | 3 | "Cuddle Bug Caper" | September 27, 2006 | |
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The Cuddle Bugs hide Simon's hat and leave rhyming riddles for him to solve.
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| 21 | 4 | "Journey to the Land of Dino-Bugs" | September 28, 2006 | |
| 22 | 5 | "Rhymin' Simon" | September 29, 2006 | |
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Gina and Simon play a rhyming game with toys, leading to fun songs and videos.
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| 23 | 6 | "Under the Sea" | October 2, 2006 | |
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The gang learns about sea creatures and life under the ocean. They build a cardboard aquarium.
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| 24 | 7 | "Learn to Read" | October 3, 2006 | |
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Hammy learns about reading. Gina and the cast show how sounds and letters make words and stories.
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| 25 | 8 | "Learn to Count" | October 4, 2006 | |
| 26 | 9 | "Puppet Friends" | April 16, 2007 | |
| 27 | 10 | "Safety First" | April 17, 2007 | |
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Gina and the Kids Club teach about safety at home and outside, including how to call 9-1-1.
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| 28 | 11 | "What's That Sound?" | April 18, 2007 | |
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Simon invents a machine that makes sounds. Gina and friends play a game to identify different sounds.
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| 29 | 12 | "Sharing" | April 19, 2007 | |
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Gina teaches Simon the importance of sharing, using a special cookie as an example.
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| 30 | 13 | "Sunrise, Sunset" | April 20, 2007 | |
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The characters introduce daily routines, from morning to night, with songs about the sun and stars.
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Specials
| No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 31 | 1 | "Gina D's Cuddle Bug Christmas" | December 7, 2004 | |
| 32 | 2 | "Sing Along with Gina D" | May 19, 2008 | |
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This special is a collection of music videos from the "Gina D's Kids Club" series.
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