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El Chavo del Ocho

Children’s Shows That Kids in Latin America Grew Up With

“What were your favorite children’s shows when you were my age” my eight-year-old asked me a few weeks ago. That simple question brought me back fun memories filled with tall boots, cones and colorful headbands.

Children's Shows That Kids In Latin America Grew Up With

 

In the early 90’s, there were talented artists singing for a generation of children in Latin America. They had their own television shows that were aired on public channels during the weekends or specific times during the week. Check out some of the most popular children’s shows that kids in Latin America grew up with.

RELATED POST: 15 Traditional Nursery Rhymes in Spanish

Xuxa

If you grew up in Latin America in the early 90s, you know exactly who Xuxa is. She was known as “La Reina de los Bajitos” (The Queen of the Shorties.) It was every little girl’s dream to see one of her shows but tickets were so hard to get. Xuxa’s children’s songs were catchy, positive and I remember how happy they made me feel about life. Here I share a few of my favorite ones:

Arco Iris

“Pintaré un arco iris de energía. Por dejar el mundo lleno de alegría. Si está feo o dividido. Va a quedar tan colorido. Lo que vale en esta vida es ser feliz ”

 Todo El Mundo Está Feliz

“Todo el mundo está feliz. Muy feliz. Y no deja de bailar…. ”

 Hoy Es Día de Alegría 

“Hoy es día de alegría. Mi corazón quiere invitarte a ti a bailar la vida entera….”

 

NUBELUZ

Nubeluz was a Peruvian television show aired in many Latin American countries. The show was famous for the “Nubeluz cone,” the major prize for the winner of the games. We all dreamed with those cones and always wondered what they contained inside! Nubeluz songs were my favorite part of the show. They had positive messages about nature, health and the joy of life.

Yo Quiero Ser

Yo quiero ser astronauta. Y a las estrellas llegar, y a las estrellas llegar. Yo quiero ser almirante Los siete mares surcar, los siete mares surcar. Yo quiero ser ingeniero. Y lindas casas hacer, y lindas casas hacer. Yo quiero ser jardinero. Y hacer la paz florecer, y hacer la paz florecer.”

La Naturaleza

“La naturaleza tiene maravillas que te las ofrece con amor. Ésta es nuestra casa, si la cuidas vivirás mejor…”

Topo Gigio

I was not a fan of the television show but the songs were so fun that I’d watch it. Topo Gigio aired in Argentina and reached many homes in Latin America. Listen below to a few of the popular songs.

A la Camita

“Hasta mañana, si Dios quiere, que descansen bien. Llegó la hora de acostarse
y soñar también porque mañana será otro día, hay que vivirlo con alegría.”

Los Abuelitos

“Los abuelitos son los papas de mis papitos, nos quieren como a sus hijitos pero nos consienten mas”

Quiero Ser Como Mi Papá

“Yo quiero ser como mi papá, me haré un bigote con la crema de rasurar, su corbata y sus zapatos me pondré, si si y me iré como él a trabajar”

El Chavo del Ocho

If you grew up with a Latino family, it is very likely that you are familiar with “El Chavo del Ocho,” a Mexican television sitcon that reached enormous popularity in Latin America for more than 30 years. My kids are not fans of the show, but they love the songs.

Qué Bonita Vecindad

“Qué bonita vecindad es la vecindad del Chavo…”

Cri Cri

“Ayer, soñé con un desfile militar, y vi, a las cinco vocales desfilar, y atrás, hormigas con paraguas, alzando las enaguas, para poder saltar…”

El Show de Yuly

All right. All right. El Show de Yuly was only famous in Ecuador, but some of the songs were SO good that I had to share. In fact, I always sing “El Abecedario” song to my kids when they are learning their letters. It is such a good song! Plus, I still think that wearing colorful headbands like Yuly is super cool! 😉

El Abecedario

“A de Amistad. B de Bondad. C de cariño. D de dulzura….”

 

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September 16, 2016 5:46 pm Hispanic Mama Filed Under: Bicultural Life, Music

My Seven-Year-Old Doesn’t Like El Chavo Del Ocho

El chavo del ocho

If you grew up with a Latino family, you are likely familiar with “El Chavo del Ocho,” a Mexican television series that reached enormous popularity in Latin America for several decades.

Since the show first aired in the 1970s, El Chavo del Ocho reached an approximate audience of 350 million across the Americas. The show is considered one of the most aired shows in television history and its characters are very beloved in the Latino culture.

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Credit: Televisa

Yesterday when I noticed that El Chavo was on Netflix, I thought it was a great opportunity to share it for the first time with my seven-year-old daughter. I felt that sharing “El Chavo del Ocho” with my oldest daughter was like sharing my childhood with her.

Surprisingly, El Chavo raised more questions and concerns than enjoyment. She repeatedly asked:

“Why is that grown-up hitting the little boy?”

“Why is the woman hitting the man all the time?”

“Why they call mean names to each other?”

That seven-year-old was not impressed with the show and questioned why people found it funny. Her points were VERY valid. Although I was hoping to bond through El Chavo, I was proud of her for standing up for what she thinks.

I wonder how many children that were born outside Latin America would “get” this Latino classic.

El Chavo del Ocho Songs

My seven-year-old wasn’t impressed with the show, but she liked El Chavo del Ocho songs. They are fun and engaging. Here are some of my favorite ones:

¡Qué Bonita Vecindad!

“Que bonita vecindad, que bonita vecindad, es la vecindad del Chavo, no valdrá medio centavo, pero es linda de verdad.”

Churi Churin Fun Flai

“Hay unas palabras claves que significan quién sabe: Churi Churin Fun Flais. Por eso como respuesta la gran solución es ésta. Siempre responde: Churi Churin Fun Flais”

Óyelo, Escúchalo

“Óyelo, escúchalo, está buscando amigos,
óyelo, escúchalo, te esta buscando a ti.”

Homenaje a Crí Crí

“Ayer, soñé con un desfile militar, y vi, a las cinco vocales desfilar, y atrás, hormigas con paraguas, alzando las enaguas, para poder saltar;”

Peluchín

“Yo tengo un perrito que se llama Peluchin, chin, chin. Yo tengo un perrito que se llama Peluchin, chin, chin. Y cuando lo acaricio, el se pone muy feliz.”

Eso, Eso

“Dónde, dónde corazón responde, dime dónde se esconde, la razón de la alegría, te lo pido por favor, dilo, dilo, sin perder el hilo, dilo siempre tranquilo, la razón de la alegría, nada más es el amor.”

Joven Aún

“Si tu eres joven aún, joven aún, joven aún, mañana viejo serás, viejo serás, viejo serás, a menos que con afán, que con afán conserves, tus inquietudes y así nunca envejecerás.”

Quisiera Haber Sido Un Pastor

“Quisiera haber sido un pastor, de aquellos que en la noche buena, llegaron a ver a Jesús, siguiendo la luz de un estrella.”

Los Cursis

“Enamorándonos, hasta los tuétanos, fuimos queriéndonos, ¡Ay!, con tal pasión, que algunos pérfidos, sin más escrúpulos, nos llaman cándidos, ¡ay! sin dilación…”

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Check Out These Bilingual Books about El Chavo del Ocho

bilingual books about el chavo del ocho

Where Is? – Donde Esta? El Chavo: A Bilingual Hide-And-Seek Book: I love all the Lil Libros series. They are so great for helping my five-year-old learn about our culture. Of course, they also feature El Chavo.

This bilingual storybook series is a fun way to share the adventures of El Chavo with our kids.

El Chavo: Una aventura a lo grande / A Great Big Adventure

El Chavo: Estrella de fútbol / Soccer Star

El Chavo: Locos por la lucha libre / Crazy for Wrestling

La carrera de carros / The Car Race

El Diario de el Chavo del Ocho is a must-have book for all fans. You learned the background story of the characters. It is very sweet, because it is like hearing El Chavo talking.

And this book is also interesting! Resonances of El Chavo del Ocho in Latin American Childhood, Schooling, and Societies analyses the phenomenon of El Chavo, and its images of schooling and childhood, Latin American-ness, class and experience.

November 12, 2015 11:34 am Hispanic Mama Filed Under: Bicultural Life, Bilingual Books, Bilingual Resources, Parenting

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