Synopsis:
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called scaffolding. Scaffolding occurs when adults support children’s learning by helping them to do something for themselves, adjusting the level of guidance and support provided, led by the child’s needs and abilities. This supports the child in mastering new skills. This film was illustrated by Vicki Turner, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.
- Year:
- 2025
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Running time:
- 3 min.
- Technique:
- 2D Animation, Motion Graphics
- Production type:
- Professional
- Animators:
- Vicki Turner, Plastic Horse
- Production:
- Grand Matter
- Distribution:
- Centre for Early Childhood
- Genres:
- Family, Pre-school
- Tags:
- Educational, Hope, Relationships, Friendships, Poetic, Calming, Non-violent
- Audience:
- Adults
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The Explainer Series: Back and forth interactions
2025 Adults 3 min
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film unpacks a concept called contingent responsiveness (also known as serve and return). Contingent responsiveness is what happens when an adult notices a baby or child’s cue or signal and responds in a way that is sensitive and appropriate. This is a central part of nurturing care. This film was illustrated by Haley Tippmann, animated by Henrique Barone and produced by Oskar Illustration.
- Documentary
- Family
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The Explainer Series: Creating space for connection
2025 Adults 3 min
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called pacing. When we pace our interactions with children, we adjust our tempo and slow down to help them to process information and respond. Pacing creates space and time for meaningful connection, giving the child greater opportunity to engage positively in an interaction or activity. This film was illustrated by Owen Gildersleeve, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.
- Documentary
- Family
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The Explainer Series: How we grow an emotionally healthy brain
2025 Adults 4 min
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains describes the rapid development that happens in early childhood. It explains how early relationships, surroundings and experiences shape development and can have lasting effects throughout life. This film was illustrated by Jasmine Hortop, animated by Real Good Liars and produced by Making Pictures.
- Documentary
- Family
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The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood.
- Documentary
- Family
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The Explainer Series: Noticing and navigating feelings
2025 Adults 3 min
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film unpacks a concept called attunement. In attuned conversations, adults notice a child’s emotional state, name what they are feeling and help them to manage these feelings. The film also describes other ways adults can talk to babies and young children about emotions and how this supports development. This film was illustrated by Alec Doherty, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.
- Drama
- Family
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The Explainer Series: Managing big feelings together
2025 Adults 2 min
The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called co-regulation. Co-regulation involves supporting another person when managing big feelings and returning to a state of calm. When adults co-regulate children, they help a child deal with positive or negative feelings that might otherwise be overwhelming. This enables the child to return to a state where they can think clearly, feel safe and respond to the world around them in helpful ways. This film was illustrated by Brian Rea, animated by Delcan & Co and produced by Dutch Uncle.
- Family
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Moominvalley Season 3 I Behind The Scenes
2022 All audiences 4 min
The Moomins are back, just like you remember them! The third season is all about adventures and obstacles won with curiosity, enthusiasm and a great dollop of humour. Watch this behind the scenes video.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Family
- Making of
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Zecchino d’Oro Animated Songs: Mediterraneanly
2017 4+ 4 min
by Massimo Montigiani
Those who escape war and poverty looking for a brighter future deserve to be welcomed with open arms.
- Musical
- Family
- Adventure
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Moominvalley: Behind the Scenes
2019 All audiences 4 min
- Family
- Fantasy
- Making of
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Warm star
2020 4+ 4 min
by Maria Koneva, Anna Kuzina
A bird that keeps order in the sky accidentally drops a star during cleaning. And on the earth, children find her.
- Fantasy
- Family
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The little Bird and the Caterpillar
2017 4+ 4 min
by Lena von Döhren
It’s summer. High above in a tree, the little Bird cherishes and nurtures the green leaves of his home. Suddenly a hungry caterpillar sets out to eat the appetizing leaves. The little Bird manages to lure away the glutton and an adventurous journey begins.
- Fantasy
- Family
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Cloudberry
2015 4+ 8 min
by Polina Minchenok
The whole village is scared of the big grey wolf. Only one small girl is brave enough to help him and to befirend the scary beast.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Family