I really like Rock N Learn DVDs and my kids absolutely love them. I have told you about their great DVDs in the past. \u00a0Well, they just sent me a new one to review. \u00a0They sent me, “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” DVD<\/a> to review. \u00a0This DVD is perfect because Ethan starts Kindergarten next September. \u00a0Even though Luke is 2 he still enjoys this DVD as much as his brother. \u00a0This DVD teaches little ones the skills they will need to start kindergarten. \u00a0This DVD is full of fun songs, animated characters and real children. \u00a0This is a favorite DVD in our home and is very requested to watch.<\/p>\n [youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UtgZVBaPcBo&feature=player_embedded]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jill and Joey are so excited about starting kindergarten! Your kids will get excited too, as they learn essential skills through fun songs, animated characters, and real children. Skills include colors, counting, tying shoes, following directions, holding a pencil, printing letters and numbers, listening, number recognition and printing numbers through ten, getting dressed, left\/right directions, and more.<\/p>\n Ages 3 – 5. Approx. 45 minutes.<\/p>\n Getting Ready for Kindergarten<\/strong>\u00a0DVD<\/em>-works well for preschool instruction in daycare or at home. The fun, animated characters Jill and Joey make it easy for your child to get involved and practice right along with the video.\u00a0Getting Ready for Kindergarten<\/strong>includes plenty of real children to help demonstrate the skills covered. We consulted with leading kindergarten teachers to be certain we covered those skills that would help ensure success in kindergarten.<\/p>\n Getting Ready for Kindergarten<\/a> covers these skills:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0buttoning \u2022 zipping \u2022 colors \u2022 counting \u2022 tying shoes with “bunny ear method” \u2022 following directions \u2022 sequencing \u2022 sorting \u2022 neatness and organizing \u2022 asking permission \u2022 walking in a line \u2022 size comparisons \u2022 drawing a person \u2022 sharing \u2022 listening comprehension \u2022 letter recognition \u2022 number recognition \u2022 holding a pencil \u2022 printing letters and numbers \u2022 shapes \u2022 patterns \u2022 left\/right directions<\/p>\n Getting Ready for Kindergarten<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is also a perfect supplement for kindergarten teachers to use with students who want to learn to speak English. This makes it an ideal video for ESL instruction as well as kindergarten readiness<\/p>\n Rock N Learn\u00a0is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. \u00a0One lucky blog reader will win a\u00a0Rock N Learn\u00a0DVD or CD of their choice. \u00a0Thank you\u00a0Rock N Learn\u00a0for the review DVD, providing the discount code and for sponsoring this rockin\u2019 give-away!!! \u00a0Open to US and Canadian Residents.<\/p>\n Rock N Learn\u00a0Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mandatory Entry<\/strong>– Visit the\u00a0Rock N Learn Website,\u00a0<\/strong>and let me know what DVD or CD you would choose if you win. \u00a0 Leave your answer in a comment on this post. \u00a0(If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)<\/p>\n Extra Entries<\/strong>:\u00a0(make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)<\/p>\n 1. Like\u00a0Mommy Ramblings on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and leave me a comment here that you did.<\/p>\n