This is a great update of the show I watched as a kid. The electric powers and musical breaks make it a very entertaining way to learn about the English language. The good vs. bad students are a bit ...
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- North Carolina
- 2 kids: ages 4, 8
What My Kids Love Now
"The Future is Wild", "Backyardigans", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Penguins of Madagascar", "Dinosaur Train" and "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan".
House Rules
After reading books and making sure they play indoors or out as well they can have 1 hour of English media per day (television, computer, or Leapster), 1/2 hour of foreign language programming a day--Chinese or French. They don't come close to these totals during the school year--we are too busy. In the summer, it's all about play time and the media stuff takes a back seat unless the weather is bad.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
Heroes, Numbers or a good book.
My Biggest Challenge Is:
Getting my kids to keep the house clean of their clothes, shoes and toys!
Titles You’ve Reviewed
TV: The Electric Company
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great learning entertainment for elementary aged kids!
TV: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great way to have a laugh and relax after the stress of a day at school
Although it may be too scary for some kids, my kids are loving watching an old childhood favorite. I love that there is no sexual content and it still seems grown up to my 8-year-old. Plus, I think ...
Book: Little House in the Big Woods
I rate this titleonand give itGreat series, fun, historical and great family values.
I remebr reading these as a little girl. I loved the spunk of Laura and her little adventures. I alos loved the history and being able to learn about life during the pioneer days. Now my daughter ...
DVD: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Fun movie for the family, almost
We all saw this as a fmaily,e ven Grandma enjoyed it. But, my more senstive 8 year old had night mares about the dinosaurs that same night. So, although I think it's a great movie, I'd be ...
Movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Loved it, but not for my young kids.
I loved the movie, but always wish there was more from the book. They could make several movies out of the last two books alone. There is a lot of teen relationships in this movie. I'd make ...
TV: Bindi: The Jungle Girl
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great educational show that's fun for the whole family.
My kids were getting bored with watching their umpteenth episode repeats of "Zoboomafoo." So I checked out some other shows and found this was the best new alternative for both my kids. They love ...
DVD: Up
I rate this titleonand give itSuperb film, but a bit heavy on subject matter.
Disney and Pixar have done it agian! What a great movie. I loved the animation and the thoughtful touches in the credits were right on too. Yet, if you want a light hearted film, you need to see ...
DVD: Watchmen
I rate this titleoffand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
I wish more parents had Common Sense!
This movie made me sick when I realized that there were parents in the front row with little kids watching the explicit sex and violence scenes. One "hero" relives his days as a cop and slices a man ...
TV: Ni Hao, Kai-lan
I rate this titleonand give itGreat Introduction to Chinese language
A cute cartoon that my kids love. They are learning Chinese laguage and this program reinforces their learning without them being frustrated at not understanding everything. The love Kai-lan and ...
Comments You’ve Made
- Article:
Reading Rainbow Signs Off
Your Comments:No! My girls both love the show like I did. I can understand a host change, but why end it? I love Levar though, Star Trek and all.
