The Philosophy

We live in a busy and colorful world of words. Children are over-stimulated and under-served by today’s media. Hear from founder and creator, Rupa Mehta (OOPA), about the void in early childhood media, and why we need this type of content now, more than ever.

Hear from the creator

Words are manageable

We live in a world of words - they are everywhere we go! The words we hear, read, and speak affect our minds and bodies. OOPA'S World offers young learners a full-body understanding of words - familiar and new - so they can build emotional and physical awareness, confidence and feel a sense of control.

Organizing Principles

Moving the body, moves the mind

When new words are experienced through multiple modalities, including movement, we increase accessibility to substantive learning and solidify greater retention.

Inspire curiosity and connection

Like all of us, OOPA learns best when she connects with others. Her WORDSHOP welcomes friends of all ages and backgrounds who help her understand words by sharing their personal experiences. OOPA and her friends model pro-social behaviors and conversation skills as they learn from each other.

Sweet, simple and slow

Look around the early childhood media landscape today and you'll find endless animation, fast cuts, and few human role models. Children deserve quality media that sparks their curiosity and gives them the time they need to digest. OOPA'S World brings back the authenticity, wholesomeness and pace once enjoyed by audiences of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, and Sesame Street.

Mindfulness Needs an Upgrade — It’s Time to “Move” Our Feelings

Read more about how movement increases access to deeper learning in this featured article in the Kennedy Center Digital Resources Library.

The Places

From the WORDSHOP to the Movement Room, get an insider's look at the set design that reflects the show's commitment to authenticity and simplicity. Most of the furniture and decor was salvaged and repurposed.