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Best Educational and Fun DVDs for Kids
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A Young Children's Concert with Raffi: Singable SongsA Young Children's Concert with Raffi: Singable Songs
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $9.77
AMAZING performance of Raffi, his guitar and kazoo. Young children ask for it again and again. Quintuple Platinum sales. The ultimate gift for a 3 year old.
Raffi in ConcertRaffi in Concert
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $14.96
Children love this DVD! Raffi is the greatest musician for young children ever. Includes 3 previously-released concerts, including "A Young Children's Concert" and "Raffi In Concert with the Rise and Shine Band." This outstanding music never gets old listened to over and over. Quintuple Platinum sales. Must have!
Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music FestivalBaby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music Festival by Disney
Buy used from: $1.58
Very good overall. By the way, the related "Baby Mozart" music CD and the "Baby Bach" music CD are great for babies.
Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $8.55
The Preamble to the Constitution is alone worth ten times the price. Much effort was put into producing this fun, singable series, so let your kids reap the educational benefits. The songs on adverbs, conjunctions, adjectives, numbers and more are unforgettable, which is the point.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Adventures in Friendship (with Toy)Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Adventures in Friendship (with Toy)
Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This DVD includes classic songs like "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," a great sing-along of "You are Special,” and good stories on friendship. And you get a trolly toy. Mister Rogers encourages imagination and self-confidence. The field trips are educational. Mister Rogers is a steady presence and his simple lessons for are valuable.
Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974)Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Buy new: $25.99 / Used from: $22.96
Classics from the classic early years of Sesame Street.
Sesame Street - Bert & Ernie's Word PlaySesame Street - Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.09
Early Sesame Street shows were very educational, like this DVD. Later Sesame Street shows declined in educational quality but you can still buy the earlier shows, like this outstanding DVD. The best.
Bear in the Big Blue House - Tidy Time With BearBear in the Big Blue House - Tidy Time With Bear
Buy used from: $3.47
Excellent entertainment with an outstanding lesson about the value of hard work.
Sesame Street - 123 Count With MeSesame Street - 123 Count With Me
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $4.75
Entertainment that reinforces counting skills.
Richard Scarry's Best Counting Video Ever!Richard Scarry's Best Counting Video Ever!
Buy used from: $33.95
Very entertaining for children. This is a fun way to learn about counting. Interesting characters.
Baby Einstein - Baby Van Gogh - World of ColorsBaby Einstein - Baby Van Gogh - World of Colors
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $4.17
Outstanding! This is a quality DVD. Pediatricians recommend limiting television for children, especially under 2. Choose entertainment that's educational and slow moving. Fast has been linked to ADD.
Brainy Baby: Right BrainBrainy Baby: Right Brain
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $2.74
An excellent child development DVD. Several DVD's from this series are good. The "Left Brain" DVD makes a good match for this video.
Sesame Street - Let's Make MusicSesame Street - Let's Make Music
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $4.76
This is quality, educational entertainment for young children. It encourages creativity and musical thinking, and it's fun to watch.
Richard Scarry's Best Learning Songs Video Ever!Richard Scarry's Best Learning Songs Video Ever!
Buy used from: $42.40
A super learning video - and fun.
The Wiggles - Yummy YummyThe Wiggles - Yummy Yummy
Buy used from: $2.01
Pairing movement with music is good for neurological development. Adding singing is even better. Your child will laugh hysterically at "Yummy Yummy." "Hoop-Dee-Doo" is good, too.
Barney - More Barney SongsBarney - More Barney Songs
Buy new: $6.49 / Used from: $3.61
Sing and dance with Barney.
Baby Songs: OriginalBaby Songs: Original
Buy used from: $43.88
Hap Palmer is highly awarded for his educational entertainment for young children. The related DVD "ABC, 1-2-3, Colors and Shapes" by Palmer is equally good.
Beethoven Lives UpstairsBeethoven Lives Upstairs
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $10.67
Outstanding music and story! Winner of a Parents Choice Gold Award and numerous other distinguished awards. The CD by the same name and the CD "Mr. Bach Comes to Call" are also great.
VeggieTales - The Ultimate Silly Song CountdownVeggieTales - The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown
Buy used from: $1.14
Very silly! The VeggieTales DVD about Esther and the DVD about Jonah are also outstanding.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT: The First Two YearsCHILD DEVELOPMENT: The First Two Years
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $5.24
This DVD summarizes child development, which all parents should know. I also highly recommend the outstanding books "What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know" and "The Educated Child."