Romper Room

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/romper-room

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the program lifespan?1953-1994
2. What is the founding family?Bert and Nancy Claster
3. Why did Romper Room use a magic mirror?The mirror lets the host look directly at kids at home, calling their names and making them feel part of the show.
4. How did Romper Room stay popular for so long?It was made in many local stations with different hostesses, but kept the same games, songs, and friendly style, so kids everywhere could enjoy it.

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