recommendations for educational dvds for 4+ year old

Jenene-
The playlist looks great! I will try to share mine as well.
I just bought a video called Baby Ballet after reading the reviews…it is not a super cutesie fluff video, but rather has an instructor and preschoolers teaching moves…the only thing that could be better would be if the written name were flashed on the screen-I may need to make a LR file!
Alex already has so many activities and classes, but is REALLy enthusiastic about Ballet…she has professional production videos, but this is really pretty good!
I found this clip on YouTube, and whilst it is not the entire film, will give you a good idea. This is also another idea for the physically superb thread, I guess.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gXWzWGR-Op8

That looks so good Keri. I have read a little about DVDs that are similar that demonstrate sports skills. I haven’t committed to any yet.
I was hoping for a gymnastics ones just like the ballet.

Korrale4kq-
This is a nice gymnastics DVD we have that has a nice spread from very beginning activities (like walking on a beam!) and gently progresses. I love that the printed word is also shown, and they have computer-aided graphics to show precise alignment.
I am convinced that it is with the help of this video (and maybe her ‘playground’ setup!) that she is moving to a more advanced gymnastics class, well over a year before most kids are even considered:)

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=orKT0cWtKUs&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DorKT0cWtKUs

Thank you Keri. I am about to check it out now. :slight_smile:
I have seen a few apps that I was considering. But they weren’t free. I just don’t like paying for apps unless I know that the are worth it.

I have also been considering purchase of the DK Eyewitness DVDs and came across the entire 17 disc set! Not sure I could wait for Xmas though lol
http://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Biological-Supply-Company-Eyewitness/dp/B006NYZIB8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349100955&sr=8-2&keywords=dk+eyewitness+dvd

I’m usually not a big fan of the Rock n Learn videos but they have a few science videos that are really good. They’re a bit different than the usual format. Check your local library for a DVD series called Numbers Crew that teaches all kinds of math. The Cat in the Hat PBS shows and Zula Patrol are really good for science.

So it has taken me over a week but I have finally had a chance to look at everyone’s recommendations. Sadly, for us here in Australia, all the PBS videos are blocked :frowning: though some are available on youtube. My favourite though I have to say is WildKratts. I think I might have to have a wildkratts youtube playlist :smiley: My children also liked some of the rocknlearn but it seems to be only short samples on youtube.
I also will be looking in to the gymnastics instructional DVD. I think my daughter would love that - except then I will have to make a balance beam etc… to go with it lol Although I have been wanting to make a balance beam for a long time anyway.

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