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I have to admit I’ve been using my daughter as a guinea pig for the past weeks. Hey, she’s not complaining! She’s been entertained with some cool videos, books and CDs, all while learning new Spanish words and bits about her native roots.
Currently on permanent rotation in our DVD player is the Global Wonders: Mexico DVD. Have you seen or heard of them? You should. They are a new brand of cross-cultural entertainment and educational products introducing children to the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends and neighbors.
I first found them months ago when looking for Spanish or bilingual video podcasts to entertain Camila during long car drives and plane rides. Let me tell you I came up short, but I did find the Global Wonders podcasts and You Tube page. Our favorite is the “Hello Song.” It had us at the first “¡Hola!” This is the music video I’m talking about:
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The Global Wonders series’ concept is to introduce the language and cultures that are familiar to your child growing up in a multicultural environment through the playful interaction of a group of friends with varied backgrounds and family traditions. In the Mexico DVD two kids go to their friend Marisa’s house for a playdate and through daily interactions and happenings at her house they discover a whole new culture with a different language, foods, traditions, music and family life.
They learn about Quinceañeras and el Día de los Muertos, they eat home-made enchiladas, learn about the Mayans and Aztecs, as well as about some of the important people in Mexico’s history and pop culture. Never does it feel like you’re being taught a lesson because it’s all integrated as a day-in-the life of Marisa’s character and as a whole new world of discovery for her friends.
The mix of animation with live action footage is perfectly orchestrated and keeps the overall rhythm upbeat. Each chapter is divided between general topics and they all end with a “Language Jam.” In this musical participation-segment the main character, in this case Marisa, uses a sing-a-long to repeat the keywords and concepts that were just introduced. Here is where Camila jumps off the couch and starts dancing and screaming. Trae el ritmo Latino en la sangre, after all!
Another cool feature is the Wondervision. It’s basically an interactive viewing experience that requires your child’s engagement. You can tell Global Wonders wasn’t created for the couch-potato kid!
I feel Global Wonders reflects and respects who our children are-bilingual and bi-cultural living in a multicultural world with friends that most likely have a whole different language and culture at home. They can feel proud of who they are by sharing stuff about themselves and they can expand their own horizons by learning from their friends.
Now, wouldn’t you love to win both the Mexico DVD and the new CD Around the World Music? Here’s your chance!
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I want Global Wonders Mexcio! I saw this on Target’s website, and had wondered about the series. Glad to hear good things about it! Thanks
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I’d like the Around the World DVD because it covers multiple countries.
I have always wanted to take my children Around The World and with this DVD it may give us the motivation to plan and achieve this goal. Thanks!
I would most like the India DVD. My brother-in-law is from India, so this would be perfect for my nephew.
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I like around the World becuase it will teach my children a little bit about different countries.
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My favorite is Around the world. There is nothing like teaching your children customs, language, food and traditions from around the world!
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We would love the Around the World DVD because we have Irish heritage and they include that in this what-seems-to-be amazing DVD PLUS world cup socceer is part of this DVD, and our home LOVES their soccer!
I would like the Global Wonders: Mexico because it shows the household activities of another culture… plus it talks about Día de los Muertos, a favorite holiday of mine.
Around The World DVD please!!!
I love the Global Wonders Around the World, because we live in a multicultural society, my son loves languages and we all love soccer so it would be perfect for everybody!
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This DVD series is great! I hope I win! But if not, no worries I will still order them, how can I not they are a great. Though I like all four out right now, I would love to win the Mexico one. I especially like that within the story they introduce the Aztec culture.
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i want to win the Around the world…for the diversity and different variety of information.
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I need the Around the Worldd one for my daughters social studies class! She’s a teacher and she was looking for some around the world music to play in her classes!
I like the Around the World DVD because my son could find out about new customs, music, languages and lifestyles. I want him to be exposed to different things, people, and ideas so he can learn that everyone is unique.
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We would love the global wonders’ Mexico because my DH is from Mexico and his family still continues the traditions (quinceneras, etc).
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I’d love the Mexico DVD because my kids are fascinated by all things Mexico right now.
The Mexico dvd as we’d like to learn more about the country.
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I like the Mexico DVd becuase I would love my daughters to understand some of the cultural things like quinceaneras.
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Around the World DVD, would be most educational for all.
It’s all about India these days – let’s keep it going.
i would like around the world because it covers many cultures
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I want the Around the World DVD because I want my granddaughter to learn about the different cultures in the world.
What a great way to learn about other countries. The one I liked most is around the world because it gives a wonderful overview of so many different cultures/countries.
I visited Mexico without my children; this video would help me tell the story to my kids.
Don’t know why my comments won’t show up. Trying for the 3rd time… I’d pick Mexico to use in my classroom. Have wondered about these videos…love the hello song! Thanks for sharing
I would like “Mexico” because my son is learning Spanish.
Mexico is my choice because my daughter is fascinated by the culture and would benefit from learning the language.
I would like the around the world one. My kids would like it.
The Around the World title interests me because I enjoy learning about a variety of different cultures.
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