While Sammi was at school this past week, Scott, Elli and I watched the new DVD of Sukey’s Circle. I was excited because we’ve reviewed both I Am Happy! and I am Sleepy! by Sukey Molloy and “The Story of Twinkle Little Star” is on this DVD.
Sukey’s songs are perfect for engaging little ones through music. The songs are captivating to little ones and contain enough direction for even the most novice of caregivers to have a successful and fun experience with their little one. When Sammi, our oldest, was just a few months out of the newborn stage and found my self bewildered by what to do with her while she was awake. She was too young to hold toys, not sitting up by herself, and she was discovering social interactions.I didn’t have Sukey then to guide me through my development as a parent, but I’m glad we get to enjoy her now and I can appreciate her gift to very young children. {End tangent}
Back to Vol 3 of Sukey’s circle time videos. Scott (2) and Elli (4) sat on the couch to watch the videos as I did a little exercising on the elliptical. The videos were designed to be aired on TV and so each video has the same beginning and ending. The repetition allowed Scott to be able to sing along toward the end of the collection. He giggled and wiggled and generally enjoyed the videos the whole way through. Elli really connected with some of the videos and others were a little too young for her. But the ones she connected with, she was fully engaged. She loved the ones that were very action oriented and got up off the couch to follow along. Elli was done watching before we’d seen all the videos, Scott was engaged till the end and I got in 30 minutes of exercise in the same room as my children laughing and interacting with them. It was a win in my book! The next day when Elli saw the DVD case, she held it up high and exclaimed joyfully, “I like this one!” So it left a good impression on her.
We are excited to be able to offer this DVD to one BBGU reader. I have three items to giveaway this week so there will be three winners! You only have to enter once to be entered for all three items. They are Blink of an Eye by Frances England, Sukey Molloy’s new DVD Sukey’s Circle Vol 3, and Gratitude Attitude CD from Recess Music.
The giveaway is open to all US residents 18 years old and up. It will run through Sunday, August 25 and the winners will be selected and notified on Monday, Aug 26. Good luck!
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