As Kaelyn gets older, she gets more and more excited for the day she will start school. Although she is only 2 1/2 years old, almost every day she asks me when she will be old enough to go to school. I love that she's excited and know she will transition very well once that day comes. With as much as she talks about going to school, I knew the new The First Day of School DVD would be a big hit!
I was excited to have had the chance to review the DVD. The moment Kaelyn caught a glimpse of it when it arrived she was begging to watch it. I have a feeling Dora on the front cover is what really intrigued her.
I had a feeling she'd love it, and I was right. It's a DVD she asks to watch almost every single day. I enjoy watching it with her as well. It's very cute and adventure filled. Dora the Explorer lead the way and it also includes episodes from Go, Diego, Go!, Blue's Clues; The wonder Pets!; and Ni Hao, Kai-lan! I love that it's educational and holds her attention the entire time.
From the Press Release:
Nickelodeon: First Day of School Synopses:
Dora the Explorer – First Day of School
Boots and Tico are really excited because it’s their first day of school and they’re going to learn in English and Spanish! Dora leads the way, teaching Boots Spanish and Tico English as they head out to school. At the river, their Guatemalan friend Camila shows them how to find turtles to ride across, then they go through the Forest where Swiper swipes Tico and Boots’ lunches and they have to find them.
Go, Diego, Go! –“ Linda the Librarian”
Alicia is opening a new library on the mountain top. Linda the Llama was supposed to bring the books for the library -- but she's late and it's almost time to open the library. Diego finds Linda the Llama and they set off for the library. But first they’ve got to go up and down the rocky mountains by saying "arriba/abajo," then a big wind blows away the library books and it's up to the viewer to find them.
Blue's Clues – “Blue Takes You To School”
It's Periwinkle's first day at preschool, and everyone needs to help Periwinkle make it through his first day. From finding his cubby and getting through circle time, to reading the job chart and understanding how to take turns and respect others, Periwinkle has a lot to learn.
The Wonder Pets! – “Off to School / Save the Pangaroo”
· Off to School -- The Wonder Pets help our old friend the Baby Blowfish overcome her separation anxiety on her first day of Fish Preschool.
· Save the Pangaroo -- The Wonder Pets help a kid-art Pangaroo, a fictional animal that is part kangaroo and part parrot, who has been thrown away in the trash.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan –“Lulu Day”
Today, Kai-lan is having a playdate with her best girl friend, Lulu the rhino. Kai-lan has all sorts of games to play with Lulu, but Lulu wants to play with different things than Kai-lan. Kai-lan and Lulu need the viewers’ help to figure out a way to compromise and play things that make them both happy.
Street Date: July 13, 2010
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 122 Minutes
We really have enjoyed The First Day of School DVD and would recommend it to other families looking for a fun and educational show to watch.**The product for this review was provided at no cost by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. The opinions of others may differ from my own.**
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