Let the Games Begin With the Backyardigan Olympics

Now that the Olympic games are in full swing, you may be glued to the television but what about your child? Face it, it's kind of boring for a 3 year-old to watch a rowing competition from beginning to end. He might be interested for 2 seconds but that's about it.

Nick Jr. has coupled some of their most popular cartoon characters with the games. Your tots will definitely enjoy watching Nick Jr's all new Olympics-themed marathon of shows featuring The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer and Ni Hao, Kai-lan. In Match on Mt. Olympus, the Backyardigans explores the birthplace of all sports: Greece. Pablo and Tyrone end up challenging the Gods of Nap, Laughter and Weather to a game of basketball, all accompanied by music and singing of course!

In Dora the Explorer's, "We're a Team," Dora (a.k.a. mini Indiana Jones) and her little pals use teamwork to complete the Super Adventure Race. Lastly, in Ni Hao Kai-lan's "Sport's Day," the little friends compete in the Dinosaur Games where they learn why it's more important to enjoy the game than brag.

Check your local listings for show times. You can also purchase The Backyardigans: Mighty Match-Up here.