Educational DVDs for Children
From My Personal Library:
Ive done the research, visited bookstores, spent hours browsing the internet, spent
hundreds of dollars on education materials. I've bought items ranging from ineffective to
not so bad to excellent. Below, I share with the educational DVDs that I really love, which
are appropriate for tutoring school age children. My position is, if they must watch the
tube, let them watch something educational rather than the usual Sponge Bob Square
Pants and Ben Ten.
Read my reviews, check out the materials, and see if you find something that works for
you. I hope my list cuts down on your research time and puts great education resources at
your fingertips!
Ive done the research, visited bookstores, spent hours browsing the internet, spent
hundreds of dollars on education materials. I've bought items ranging from ineffective to
not so bad to excellent. Below, I share with the educational DVDs that I really love, which
are appropriate for tutoring school age children. My position is, if they must watch the
tube, let them watch something educational rather than the usual Sponge Bob Square
Pants and Ben Ten.
Read my reviews, check out the materials, and see if you find something that works for
you. I hope my list cuts down on your research time and puts great education resources at
your fingertips!
My Personal Review:
This educational DVD is not only entertaining but it also provides a
captivating introduction to numbers, counting, addition and subtraction.
This will be a big hit among three to six year olds. Let your child watch
the video frequently, e.g. 2 - 3 times per week, until he is totally
comfortable with the math concepts.
This educational DVD is not only entertaining but it also provides a
captivating introduction to numbers, counting, addition and subtraction.
This will be a big hit among three to six year olds. Let your child watch
the video frequently, e.g. 2 - 3 times per week, until he is totally
comfortable with the math concepts.
My Personal Review:
My son sang his way to reading and spelling simple words. Because this
DVD uses pictures, music and action, it is an effective learning tool -
particularly for the child who is always on the go. Where she may not
sit still to read a book and learn new words, she will sit and watch the
colourful characters as they introduce new words and new sounds.
Introduce this DVD to kindergarteners and first and second graders who
need a little extra help in reading.
My son sang his way to reading and spelling simple words. Because this
DVD uses pictures, music and action, it is an effective learning tool -
particularly for the child who is always on the go. Where she may not
sit still to read a book and learn new words, she will sit and watch the
colourful characters as they introduce new words and new sounds.
Introduce this DVD to kindergarteners and first and second graders who
need a little extra help in reading.
My Personal Review:
This is the next step after the Talking Words Factory DVD. It
introduces complex words. Like the other two programmes, I found the
value of this DVD to far outweigh the price as my son was reading both
simple and compound words after watching it. My nephews probably
hate me because I'm always giving them educational materials as gifts
but, despite this, I strongly recommend this DVD and the others as gifts
for children under six years old. This is a great tool to prepare them for
kindergarten and grade one.
This is the next step after the Talking Words Factory DVD. It
introduces complex words. Like the other two programmes, I found the
value of this DVD to far outweigh the price as my son was reading both
simple and compound words after watching it. My nephews probably
hate me because I'm always giving them educational materials as gifts
but, despite this, I strongly recommend this DVD and the others as gifts
for children under six years old. This is a great tool to prepare them for
kindergarten and grade one.
My Personal Review:
The 1st - 7th Grade Math Tutor is good for older children, I would say
for the 6 - 10 age group. The topics covered on DVD # 1 include
addition of 1,2,3 and 4 digit numbers, subtraction of 1,2,3 and 4 digit
numbers, introduction to multiplication, multiplication and division
problems. DVD # 2 covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratio &
proportion. The DVDs provide excellent review for the older child, and
good introduction for the younger child. The only minor drawback is
that there are no colourful graphics and music. The entire DVD
features a math teacher working the problems on a white board.
Because of this it may be a bit challenging to get a young child to sit
still to view an entire lesson. However, I have found that it helps to
sit through the lesson with the younger child and ask questions to
make sure that he is following. A good programme, but maybe not
ideal for someone who wants to be able to leave the child to watch
while going off to take care of other tasks.
The 1st - 7th Grade Math Tutor is good for older children, I would say
for the 6 - 10 age group. The topics covered on DVD # 1 include
addition of 1,2,3 and 4 digit numbers, subtraction of 1,2,3 and 4 digit
numbers, introduction to multiplication, multiplication and division
problems. DVD # 2 covers fractions, decimals, percents, and ratio &
proportion. The DVDs provide excellent review for the older child, and
good introduction for the younger child. The only minor drawback is
that there are no colourful graphics and music. The entire DVD
features a math teacher working the problems on a white board.
Because of this it may be a bit challenging to get a young child to sit
still to view an entire lesson. However, I have found that it helps to
sit through the lesson with the younger child and ask questions to
make sure that he is following. A good programme, but maybe not
ideal for someone who wants to be able to leave the child to watch
while going off to take care of other tasks.
A Teaching Strategy for young children:
I'd like to share with you a strategy I've used over the years to tutor my son, who is now seven
years old. He is a very active child, always moving, always humming, singing or whistling,
forever eating the eraser off the pencil and turning said pencil into a pretend airplane instead of
using it to write on the blank page in front of him. You can imagine my frustration, trying to
get this bundle of energy to sit still so I can teach him something.
Anyway, what I have found works really well is to convert information into song. For example,
when he was two I taught him to spell his name by setting it to the music of BINGO was his
name: You can try it with your own child: "There was a mommy, had a boy and _________ was
his name-oh" Then spell it out. The repetition will make the spelling stick in your child's mind.
Right now I am teaching my son his times tables by converting it into a song. Just find a
popular song with an easy rhythm, e.g. "Jingle Bells", The ABC Song, and "Come, they told me
pa-ra-pa-pam-pam".
What I have learned is that some children learn by seeing (pictures or words on a page), some
by hearing (songs, repetition), and others by making (models, etc.). Find out what your child's
best learning style is, and make sure to use corresponding methods to help her learn.
I'd like to share with you a strategy I've used over the years to tutor my son, who is now seven
years old. He is a very active child, always moving, always humming, singing or whistling,
forever eating the eraser off the pencil and turning said pencil into a pretend airplane instead of
using it to write on the blank page in front of him. You can imagine my frustration, trying to
get this bundle of energy to sit still so I can teach him something.
Anyway, what I have found works really well is to convert information into song. For example,
when he was two I taught him to spell his name by setting it to the music of BINGO was his
name: You can try it with your own child: "There was a mommy, had a boy and _________ was
his name-oh" Then spell it out. The repetition will make the spelling stick in your child's mind.
Right now I am teaching my son his times tables by converting it into a song. Just find a
popular song with an easy rhythm, e.g. "Jingle Bells", The ABC Song, and "Come, they told me
pa-ra-pa-pam-pam".
What I have learned is that some children learn by seeing (pictures or words on a page), some
by hearing (songs, repetition), and others by making (models, etc.). Find out what your child's
best learning style is, and make sure to use corresponding methods to help her learn.
My Personal Review:
This Standard Deviants: French two DVD set is appropriate for
children nine years and older. The programmes cover regular and
irregular verbs, pronouns, definite and indefinite articles and
adjectives. What I found particularly helpful was the conversation
practice as well as the review quizzes. For me, the only negative was
Lesson 1 which focused on the alphabet, pronunciation and accents. It
was a bit tedious, I guess because of the material being covered.
However, the rest of the programme more than made up for the slow
lesson 1. This DVD set is also good for adult learners.
This Standard Deviants: French two DVD set is appropriate for
children nine years and older. The programmes cover regular and
irregular verbs, pronouns, definite and indefinite articles and
adjectives. What I found particularly helpful was the conversation
practice as well as the review quizzes. For me, the only negative was
Lesson 1 which focused on the alphabet, pronunciation and accents. It
was a bit tedious, I guess because of the material being covered.
However, the rest of the programme more than made up for the slow
lesson 1. This DVD set is also good for adult learners.
My Personal Review:
Learn French With Victor is a two DVD set which is ideal for the
intermediate to advanced adult learner. The cover image is a bit
misleading. I purchased this DVD thinking it was geared towards
children. However, the entire programme is presented in French (no
English is spoken) and the actors are all adults. In the first scene a
businessman meets with a photographer to discuss business. In a
subsequent scene the businessman takes a taxi to the airport. The
lessons provide good practice in listening, comprehending and
speaking French. The key points in each lesson are reviewed by the
cartoon character, Victor, whose questions and comments reinforce
the lesson. The course may be a bit too dry for children but is very
good for adults.
Learn French With Victor is a two DVD set which is ideal for the
intermediate to advanced adult learner. The cover image is a bit
misleading. I purchased this DVD thinking it was geared towards
children. However, the entire programme is presented in French (no
English is spoken) and the actors are all adults. In the first scene a
businessman meets with a photographer to discuss business. In a
subsequent scene the businessman takes a taxi to the airport. The
lessons provide good practice in listening, comprehending and
speaking French. The key points in each lesson are reviewed by the
cartoon character, Victor, whose questions and comments reinforce
the lesson. The course may be a bit too dry for children but is very
good for adults.
My Personal Review:
If you want to introduce young children to world geography and
culture, this WeeBee Tunes Get Your Passport is ideal. Using
high quality music and lovable characters, this DVD takes you to
key cities on each of the continents and highlight different
aspects of the culture. This is not an in-depth study of geography
but a gentle introduction presented in a manner that will appeal to
both children and adults. I watch this video over and over with
my son and am always entertained.
If you want to introduce young children to world geography and
culture, this WeeBee Tunes Get Your Passport is ideal. Using
high quality music and lovable characters, this DVD takes you to
key cities on each of the continents and highlight different
aspects of the culture. This is not an in-depth study of geography
but a gentle introduction presented in a manner that will appeal to
both children and adults. I watch this video over and over with
my son and am always entertained.
CANADA:
CANADA
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My Personal Review:
More visits to cities on each continent. I found DVD # 2 to be even
more entertaining than the first. If you can, just order both at the
same time.
More visits to cities on each continent. I found DVD # 2 to be even
more entertaining than the first. If you can, just order both at the
same time.
My Personal Review:
The story is narrated by a little girl, Isabelle, who uses her home and
her family to introduce simple every day words in French. This is an
excellent way to build your child's vocabulary of French words. The
DVD does not go into greetings, verbs and parts of speech so do not
expect that. You will have to purchase another DVD for that. Still, I
would highly recommend this DVD for beginning students in French.
The story is narrated by a little girl, Isabelle, who uses her home and
her family to introduce simple every day words in French. This is an
excellent way to build your child's vocabulary of French words. The
DVD does not go into greetings, verbs and parts of speech so do not
expect that. You will have to purchase another DVD for that. Still, I
would highly recommend this DVD for beginning students in French.
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CANADA
My Personal Review:
Rock 'N Learn Telling Time is a very good introduction for 4 - 6 year
olds, and a good review for 7 year olds. The DVD Programme covers
telling time on both the analog clock (the one with hands) and the
digital clock. It also teaches the days of the week and the months of
the year. The strengths of the programme are the catchy rhymes and
rhythms.
Rock 'N Learn Telling Time is a very good introduction for 4 - 6 year
olds, and a good review for 7 year olds. The DVD Programme covers
telling time on both the analog clock (the one with hands) and the
digital clock. It also teaches the days of the week and the months of
the year. The strengths of the programme are the catchy rhymes and
rhythms.
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FRENCH
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