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*NEW - Kids Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. Episode 1: Table MannersIn this first episode of Kids’ Planet, Nova will Read More...



*NEW - Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 7
Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine dif Read More...



*NEW - Sing & Spell: A Reading And Spelling Series For Young Learners
These animated musical programs teach young children the basics of phonics and word and letter identification, using original songs and lessons for lively learning. The series features the first 29 high frequency words presented in the Open Court/Imagine It language arts kindergarten program. This edutainment media content for y Read More...



*NEW - Story Time With Ms. Booksy
Ms. Booksy is a magical and whimsical storyteller who jumps into classic fairytales—literally—bringing well-known stories and characters to life with her own unique twist. This animated StoryTime series delivers fantastical stories with familiar themes and relevant messages.Episode 1:Ms. Booksy: Sno Read More...



Among The Many
Recommended: Video Librarian "The world is a completely different place when we have a loved one this close to us die. Grief is about relearning the world." —Franklin Cook, Unified Community Solutions Thousands of families are affected by the drug epidemic in our country. Those who suffer the loss of a loved Read More...



Baby's First Spoonful, Tips for Starting Solids (also in Spanish)
Your baby's first spoonful should be a fun and positive experience for parents, caregivers, and infants but according to a survey by a leading baby food company, 40% of parents said spoon-feeding was their least favorite activity. Knowing when your baby is ready for solids, understanding how to get started a Read More...



Beginnings Of Life Series
Through a combination of live action, animation and illustrations, this 5-part series shows how a new life forms, what happens during pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of heredity, and the stages of newborn development. Complex concepts and processes are explained in simple terms that all can understand. The Beginnings of Li Read More...



Beverage Basics for Healthy Families (also in Spanish)
From toddlers to teens, many of today's children now consume too many sugary soft drinks, juice drinks, and sports drinks and not enough water, low-fat milk and other calcium-rich beverages. Drinking too many high-calorie beverages may be a contributing factor in the rising rates of obesity and overweight among Read More...



Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm
Kirk’s Reviews: A breath of fresh air. Parents' Choice GOLD Award winner Teach your little ones to relax and focus with this collection of calming exercises. Solid scientific evidence has shown the positive effects of mindfulness. However, teaching young children mindfulness concepts can be challenging. Breath Like A Read More...



Complete Guide to Puberty Series, A
Custom create your DVD's from the available chapters.As youngsters move towards, into, and through puberty many important changes will take place in their bodies. This variety of change once completed, will create their new and unique identity as adults. Learning to understand these phy Read More...



Descubra Inglés
Spanish speaking youngsters will have fun learning English under the teaching of Maestro Javier and friends in this animated musical series. The series includes short English lessons with practice time, on-screen visuals for vocabulary and words, colorful characters and catchy songs for each letter of the alphabet! An inte Read More...



Digital Safety, Responsibility and Awareness Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs. The innovation and evolution of digital technologies has created new ways of teaching, learning, socializing, and communicating. The adoption of new digital technology is so rapid that a uniform Read More...



Get Along Monsters: A Social-Emotional Learning Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs. The Get-Along Monsters assist young children to learn strategies that will help them solve problems in safe and appropriate ways. Viewers learn important skills necessary for successful soc Read More...



I'm Not a Baby Anymore: Tips for Feeding Toddlers (also in Spanish)
This program is designed to educate parents about the importance of feeding toddlers a healthy, delicious, and varied diet. Viewers will learn which foods -- and how much -- make up a well-balanced toddler diet. They will also learn about mealtime dos and don’ts, the best way to introduce new foods, and whic Read More...



Jobs in Child Development
A variety of professionals are employed by proud parents and concerned care providers to ensure the health, education and general well-being of their children. Gain insight into the personality and skills required to become a social worker, developmental therapist, childcare worker and teacher. Learn what these jobs entail as we Read More...



Meet the New You! For Boys and Girls Series
Series does not address reproduction. The right amount of information for younger students! This introduction to puberty includes a fresh, discreet take on the changes coming soon for boys and girls. Designed for your youngest students who are not quite ready to learn about reproduction, but need to know about body changes, hyg Read More...



Moral Ethics... Uncovering the Secrets of Childhood
Childhood is a crucial period when a child’s awakening character and values take shape. The influences from a parent as well as their surroundings will have a profound effect on the way a child behaves and acts in morally significant settings. Targeted to educators, parents and caregivers, this program comb Read More...



My Blog Life Skills Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs. A diverse group of middle schoolers discuss how to navigate life in a contemporary blog format. Titles include: 5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety Anxiety is just part of being a teen. In this program Read More...



My Changing Life: Transitioning To Middle School Series
Recommended: Video Librarian The transition from elementary on to middle school is full of change. But change can be a good thing when we understand how to anticipate, prepare and experience it. Better understanding leads to better decision making and helps dial back that stress level a tad. And it's not just about yo Read More...



My School - My Responsibility Series
These beginning orientation programs for young children help unravel the mysteries of going to school from riding the bus to enjoying recess. Featuring "Buddy" the muppet friend who can “help”, each program relates to a child's natural curiosity and answers important questions for first-time schoolers. Read More...



Puberty: A Journey Through The Physical, Emotional and Social Changes
Each program includes two parts. Part 1 discusses physical changes. Part 2 discusses emotional and social changes. Each of the children confide with their trusted older sibling to better understand the uncertain changes that will soon occur. Boys will learn about: Part 1 Matthew's fun is over shadowed by a permission slip Read More...



Puberty: So That’s What’s Going On!
This program can be customized and edited to meet the objectives of your school / district curriculum. Let us know if you need a link to the full program online. When we grow up, we all look fairly similar. The human body grows and changes during our whole life, but at a certain age a lot of things happen in only a few years. I Read More...



Where Do Babies Come From?
Where does a baby come from? How did it get into its mothers belly? How can it eat in there and how does it get out of the belly? We learn that everything starts with an egg and a sperm, and that we have all eaten through the navel. This program contains anatomically correct graphics intended for young children. Adult su Read More...



You're Not a Little Kid Anymore - Personal Hygiene
The clean routine! "I take a bath or shower every single day. Oil, sweat, dead skin, WASH IT AWAY! You’re not a little kid anymore!" Your students will love this musical message about personal hygiene! Topics explored include bathing, hand washing, care of teeth, hair and nails and the importance of clothes th Read More...