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The Wiggles: Getting Strong

By Nancy Davis Kho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Ages 2-5 dance and learn with energetic Aussies.

Movie NR 2007 73 minutes
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gerbowski
gerbowski Parent of 1-year-old
August 9, 2012
age 2+

Great show for younger kids

My son loves the wiggles, particularly the videos made around the time this one was. He jumps, dances and sings along with them. Hardly a day goes by that he won't request a wiggles show at least two or three times. They are both educational and entertaining for younger kids which is a bonus. If you have cable, Sprout plays short 15 minute wiggles episodes, which are perfect for preschoolers shorter attention spans.

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
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What's the Story?

In THE WIGGLES: GETTING STRONG, kids can join Murray (Murray Cook), Jeff (Jeff Fatt), Anthony (Anthony Field), and Sam (Sam Moran) as they sing, dance, hop, and jump, moving their bodies and encouraging young viewers to join in. The first half focuses on active games to promote the virtues of exercise, while the second half promotes language and literacy through simple phonic games and skits. All of the activities reinforce concepts taught in preschool or at home from parents. Special features include an extension of the foreign language practice in the main program, when Dorothy the Dinosaur gets a visit from a Warramiri elder, from one of the indigenous tribes of Australia. An interview with Aussie football star Kate Gill is also a nice touch, especially for young soccer players.

Is It Any Good?

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The DVD is a perfect rainy-day activity for a preschooler needing to burn up some energy, and should give parents some new ideas for games in which the whole family can participate. The four Wiggles converged over a shared interest in early childhood education, and the sincerity of their intent really shows here. They're not afraid to make goofy faces, dance in silly costumes, or try new things, all to the backbeat of cheerful music and a brightly animated background. Children ages 2 through 5 will find it hard to resist their appeal.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the many games that are demonstrated in the DVD, including musical cushions, jumping and running in place, and making origami whales. Which one was your favorite?

  • The Wiggles share some games to help promote language and literacy, like pattern recognition and reading practice. Kids: What did you learn from playing these games?

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