A playful introduction to words and sign language -- my street to main street! — -- Exposes babies to words and sign language — -- Presents a fun way for parents and little ones to "go exploring" — As babies turn one year old... more », they continue to develop their communication skills. Meanwhile, with you as their guide, they also begin to explore the world beyond their front door. Baby's Favorite Places presents them with a playful introduction to 20 words for the names of familiar locations from the market, to the library, to the local park. First, the written word is shown alongside an image of the featured place or object and the word is said aloud. Then, special guest Marlee Matlin demonstrates how to express the word through sign language. Finally, delightful puppet shows and real-world images set to beautiful classical music by Mozart encourage you and your little one to join in the fun. It s a great way to interact with your child on a whole new level while you embark on this adventure of discovery together!
DVD Features
-- Repeat play
-- Language tracks (Spanish, French and English)
-- Discovery cards
-- "Twinkle, Twinkle" sing-along (available in English only)
-- Toy chest
-- Which belongs?
-- About Little Einsteins (Available in French and English only)« less
"I had to get the new Baby Einstein DVD for my 19 month old daughter. She loves BE and I knew she would enjoy Baby's Favorite Places.
Her vocabulary has expanded because of how interactive these videos are for young toddlers and babies. She didn't just stare at the screen blankly. Instead, she was trying to imitate some of the signs for the words and laughed at the puppets.
If your child is familiar with BE, don't miss out on this DVD because it's one of their best. It's very much like Baby Wordsworth and has the signs to go with the words. I enjoyed seeing my daughter make connections with what she already knows such as looking outside for our fence as the word fence was introduced.
This video is interactive, fun, and is just right for the short attention span of a little one. I have a feeling this will be one of her favorites.
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For Older Children?
C. Bostic | Alamo, California | 11/04/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I have had the pleasure of teaching my hearing grandchildren to sign and I was looking forward to adding this video to our signing library. I was disappointed with both the format and the word selection. The format does not hold the attention of my grandchildren and the words are of marginal interest to them - market, bakery, florist, etc. My grandchildren are more interested in signs for words such as milk, eat, more, all done, mommy, daddy, baby, etc. Perhaps this video is more appropriate for older children?
My grandchildren have learned more than forty signs from the My Baby Can Talk videos - they are simply enchanted by these videos. Even my older grandchildren continue to watch these videos with their younger siblings and they all interact with the videos while they watch. I would recommend this series for preverbal babies and babies who are beginning to speak."
Not as good as other signing videos
Reviewer Mom | Denver, CO United States | 01/24/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I've always loved Baby Einstein videos for my kids, so I was thrilled to find a BE signing vid. But this was pretty poorly considered. The words they teach baby to sign are ridiculous. What baby needs to know Salon, or Bank? Babies need useful signs for what's around them. Playground is a word they teach, but it's a complicated two-step sign that a kid would need to be two or older to accomplish. By then, the child would be able to say the word easier! If you're looking for a video to teach babies sign language I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
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Entertaining, but for older children
AmyJG | 09/19/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this video for a 2 year old who is high energy and slower in speech. I have heard of Baby Einstein, but have not tried it before. The puppets and music is entertaining and she learned some new vocabulary words. My 2 year old is almost 3 so this is more appropriate for her age, but not for younger babies. There are very good vocabulary videos for the almost 3 set like Four Baby Bumblebees and Brainy Yogis: Everyday Words which illustrate the meaning of the words a little clearer. I found getting the Baby Einstein flashcards and board book helpful, too."