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Sesame Street: Ready for School!

(2007, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Frank Oz, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Elmo makes starting school look like a blast.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Elmo and his friends show great cheerfulness and enthusiasm about going to school and sharing their experiences.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sesame Street: Ready for School!

Parents need to know that this DVD is a perfect way to let young children entering preschool or kindergarten know what to expect. Elmo is enthusiastic about his chance to go to school one day, but other characters talk about feeling lonely or scared on their own first days, and how they got through it. The quick pacing and cheerful songs keep the mood light and easy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what kids are expecting when they go to school. What do they think they'll like the most? What worries or concerns do they have, or, as a parent, what do you remember worrying about on your first day? Families might play school like Mr. Alan does with Elmo, letting kids decide which activities to do.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    good stuff

    this is good for kids that are younger that need help learning before they start school.....

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Anonymos 13 years old is dumb

    This is great for toddlers

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    omg

    omg this is the worst movie evr i mean there is sooooooooo much sex and violence. DO NOT SEE!!!!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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