For those of you wondering what in the world OLSAT is here’s a brief primer: “The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test measures cognitive abilities relating to success in school. The test has several levels that correspond to different grade levels or age ranges. The test is comprised of two main sections: Verbal and Nonverbal. Each of […]
A fun and entertaining story that captivated the attention of preschool aged children this DVD and music CD combo impressed testers. Warmhearted and full of nice lessons such as sharing, practicing kindness and doing the right thing, The DVD’s ability to connect with kids is undeniable. The production quality is top notch and the animal
Here is a very age-appropriate, cute, fun DVD that uses traditional nursery rhymes for children to sing and dance along with. Parents found it to be a refreshingly new appoach to classic nursery rhymes. The video features one minute songs and sketches that introduce different concepts that promote early literacy, counting, numbering, sequencing, speech skills
Using the magic of the TV screen to teach kids phonics, spelling, comprehension and loads of sight words, Rock ‘N Learn is back to doing what they do best, engaging your children and teaching them in unique and fun ways. Using the great tunes that they have come to be known for it won’t take
Chock full of social readiness skills and superb lessons about topics ranging from taking moral and social responsibility to caring for others, these new Chuggington videos were praised by parents and loved by young viewers. Chuggington DVD’s are great not simply as time fillers but for the lessons they teach. The colorful yet simple animation,
This potty training DVD, designed specifically for little girls who are on the cusp of being ready to use the toilet, really does a nice job of teaching them potty pointers. Using dance, songs and activities the DVD teaches the process in an entertaining, simple manner. While the graphics are not exactly cutting edge the
The Feelings Show is a DVD that does a truly amazing job at helping children understand their emotions. But this is not a DVD that parents need to foist on their kids. Kids absolutely loved it too, several of them telling us that Ruby reminded them of Mary Poppins! Using colorful sets and bright music,
Caterpillar to Butterfly really impressed testers as being an innovative and creative way to teach children about science, dance and movement. This is not a lengthy video as it was apparent that its creators really understood their audience and how to best connect with them. Each chapter of the DVD moves along at a steady
If you are looking for a cute and engaging DVD for your preschooler, One Bunny Band may be just the ticket. Right from the outset, the DVD menu, which is bright and colorful, drew young children in. The movie’s narrator involves the audience by asking questions about the various situations and then pausing. Parents found
The newest Shutterfly Share sites, Baby and Classroom impressed our parent reviewers again this year, following in the footsteps of previously submitted services from the popular online photo site. By tailoring their free web site service to meet the specific needs of parents, beginning with raising a newborn up through the school years, Shutterfly has










