Hi-5

Join the crew of hi-5 as they explore different elements with fun activities, entertainment and education in exciting and colourful way., Music and sketches are used to teach children lessons on subjects like nature and technology. Based on an Australian series., Children’s Entertainment., Although produced for Australian television, the daily children’s series Hi-5 boasted a literally “All-American” cast. Combining education with music, the series explored senses, shapes, and colors in a modern, hip-hop fashion, using songs, dances, puppets, games, and toys. The performers, all of whom hailed from the United States, included Kimee Balmilero, who handled the “Puzzles and Patterns” segments; Karla Cheatham-Mosley, who did the “Body Move” segments; Curtis Cregan, who specialized in “Making Music”; Jennifer Peterson-Hind, the house specialist in “Word Play”; and Shaun Taylor-Corbett, who trafficked in “Shapes and Space.” Created by Helena Harris (of Bananas in Pyjamas fame) and Posie Graeme-Evans, Hi-5 made its American debut as part of The Learning Channel’s weekday “Ready Set Learn” lineup on February 26, 2003.