When it comes to giving gifts for birthday and the holidays, you can't go wrong with DVD's or Blu-Ray movies, especially when it comes to children. I know for my family, DVDs sure do come in handy in the car on long car rides, or at home on rainy days, when the girls are not feeling well, or we are just looking for something to do and there is nothing to watch on television.
Usually we have PBS Kids on throughout the day, as some of the girls' favorite shows air on this popular channel. And, if the girls miss a show, it usually recorded, or we can catch it through the PBS Kids online app. :-) Recently, we were sent a sampling of recent DVD's from hit PBS Kids shows to review. You should have seen the look on the girls' faces, as you would have thought it was Christmas Day. They gathered up the DVD's and brought them into the living room to spread out on the floor. I watched as the girls talked with one another about the different shows, and their favorite characters from each. And, when the girls saw me watching them, Savannah, "What are you waiting for? It's movie time!" with a smile.
While we have seen most of the episodes that make up the following DVD releases, it was nice to watch them again, and have the girls talk through the show, letting me know what will happen next. They are young enough to remember things better than I can, and are quick to tell me what will happen next. And, while we have seen most of the episodes, the girls can't get enough of them, and could watch them over and over again. Right now, we have Peep and the Big Wide World: Seasons of Adventure and Caillou: Caillou's Holiday Favorites on rotation in our DVD player. These and the other recent holiday-themed DVD's from PBS Kids are really getting the girls into the holiday spirit, while also helping to teach them the true meaning of the holidays, and how family is important. As a parent, I especially love the "We are a Dinosaur Family" DVD from the hit animated series Dinosaur Train, as each of the episodes share the importance of family and spending time together. Even though my girls are going through the terrible two's and three's, and at times don't like to share or spend time together...at the end of the day, they love each and make a point to give hugs and let each other know how much they mean to one another. :-)
So, with the holidays fast approaching, why not consider picking up one or more of the following recent PBS Kids DVD releases to get your kids excited about the holidays, or fill their stocking with some wonderful educational programming, that will not only provide hour of entertainment, but also teach them valuable lessons and skills needed, including learning the alphabet, counting, spelling and learning how to read. I grew up watching PBS programming, and love being able to share this amazing educational programming with my kids, and see them learning while being entertainment by fun characters and stories.
Check out some of the recent DVD releases from hit PBS Kids shows, including Dinosaur Train, Wild Kratts, Caillou, Super Why! and Peep and the Big Wide World:
"What
better way to learn about cool creatures and science than to go on an
around the world adventure with Martin and Chris Kratt! In this new set,
featuring 20 episodes full of adventure, mystery and
laugh-out-loud-comedy, kids will learn about
natural history and witness many never-before seen wildlife moments.
From discovering the secret of the Draco lizard’s gliding abilities in
“Flight of the Draco,” to digging up the answer to the mystery of why
worms come above ground when it rains in “Mystery of the Squirmy Wormy,”
all the “WILD KRATTS” episodes in this set will have kids learning and having fun. “Wild Kratts: Wildest Animal Adventures” released on DVD on September 3.
The run time of the set is approximately 555 minutes on 5 discs, and
its SRP is $39.99. More than 10.5M households tune in to watch “WILD
KRATTS” each month!
“WILD
KRATTS” transforms Martin and Chris Kratt into animated versions of
themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in
their little-seen habitats and to showcase key science concepts along
the way. Geared toward kids ages 6 to 8, each episode of “WILD KRATTS” presents age-appropriate science inspired by the natural abilities of animals."
"New discoveries and exciting adventures abound in “Caillou: Let’s Go Sledding,” available now on DVD. In this outstanding new DVD, featuring nine adventures, Caillou teaches kids about patience, recognizing limits and the benefits of practice. Kids
will love watching Caillou as he uses a cardboard box as a toboggan,
imagines himself building the biggest snowman in the world, and
overcomes his fear of an unusual animal. More than 4.5M households tune
in to “CAILLOU” each month. The run time of this DVD is approximately 50 minutes, and the DVD SRP is $9.99.
“CAILLOU”
is designed for preschoolers and focuses on role-playing and
“make-believe.” Thanks to his vivid imagination, ordinary, everyday
events quickly become exciting adventures where Caillou can play
“make-believe.” By imagining they are someone else, children can often
accomplish extraordinary things."
"The holiday season is the perfect time of year to reinforce the importance of family. In the new DVD “Dinosaur Train: We are a Dinosaur Family,” available October 8, eight adventures feature prehistoric family fun at its best – the Pteranodon kids visit with their grandma and grandpa, Buddy, Tiny and Mr. Pteranodon join a few other dinos for a dad’s day out, and Buddy and the Pteranodon kids
look for flowers to give to mom on her special Mother’s Day. More than
11M households tune in to watch “Dinosaur Train” each month! “Dinosaur
Train” is produced by The Jim Henson Company. The run time of this DVD is approximately 100 minutes, and the DVD SRP is $9.99.
“DINOSAUR
TRAIN” embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have
with both dinosaurs and trains, while encouraging basic scientific
thinking skills. Buddy and his adoptive family of Pteranodons go on
whimsical adventures through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and
oceans as they unearth basic concepts in natural science, natural
history and paleontology."
Hop
aboard the Dinosaur Train this holiday season. In the eight fun-filled
adventures featured in “Dinosaurs in the Snow,” Buddy and his Pteranodon
family ride the Dinosaur Train to the North Pole, celebrate Mom’s
favorite holiday which is winter solstice, and host a block party for
some new neighbors. The run time of this DVD is approximately 120 minutes, and the DVD SRP is $9.99. The DVD includes special features – an interactive game, coloring pages, and a dinosaur reference guide.
"Reading is power and “SUPER WHY” helps kids learn the fundamentals of reading through interactive story book adventures! This engaging DVD
includes four reading adventures. In the story, “‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas,” not a creature was stirring...except for Whyatt, who has an
important question for Santa! So Super Why and his friends catch up
with Santa and his reindeer as they gallop from rooftop to rooftop and
unravel the mystery of Santa’s childhood, discovering along the way how
to help spread the magic of the holiday. The run time of this DVD is approximately 100 minutes, and the DVD SRP is $9.99. The DVD includes special features – interactive games, music videos, and printable activities & coloring pages. More than 10M households tune in to watch “SUPER WHY” each month!
“SUPER WHY” is a breakthrough preschool series designed to help kids
ages 3 to 6 with the critical skills that they need to learn to read as
recommended by the National Reading Panel (alphabet skills, word
families, spelling, comprehension and vocabulary)."
"Caillou
loves holidays – and this set is chock-full of holiday and winter fun!
From picking out a pumpkin, making Thanksgiving dinner and decorating a
Christmas tree, to playing hockey and making paper snowflakes, this set
will have kids laughing and learning. This three disc set, with an SRP of $19.99, and a run time of approximately 250 minutes, includes three DVDs – “Caillou’s Holidays,” “Caillou’s Winter Wonders” and “Caillou’s World of Wonder.”"
"Lovable
characters, charming plot lines, humor and science all come together in
the fun program “PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD.” In “Seasons of
Adventure,” featuring eight stories, Peep, Chirp and Quack continue to
explore and discover the big wide world. “Snow Daze” has Quack pondering
duck design – because unlike beavers, ducks can’t slide on their tails,
and “M-U-D Spells Trouble” showcases what you get when you mix mud and
sun – a stuck robin, that’s what! The run time of this DVD is approximately 80 minutes, and the DVD SRP is $9.99.
Peep,
a newly hatched chicken, and his friends, Chirp and Quack, (a robin and
a duck) are eager to explore the big wide world, with all of the wonder
and mystery that it holds. “PEEP AND THE BIG
WIDE WORLD” gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science to preschoolers."
WIDE WORLD” gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science to preschoolers."
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In addition to the above DVD's, the PBS Kids Shop also offers other DVD titles, apparel, toys and much more. So, why not make a point to check out this website when doing your holiday shopping this year? And, don't forget to use coupon code "HOLIDAY15" to take 15% off your total order. Act fast, as this coupon code is only valid for a limited time only.
Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. The views shared are mine and mine alone.
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