Dora, Dora, Dora, the Explorer!!! Those are words I hear often from my girls. The latest in their favorite movies featuring Dora the Explorer and her friend Boots, is Dora the Explorer: Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular. I have heard this DVD in my car for a few weeks now and it has some very catchy music, I must say. Joley says her favorite episode is the first because there is an Ice Witch and … [Read more...]
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Butterfly Ball DVD (review and giveaway)
Here in the Thode household, we have gone from one Dora fan to two in a matter of weeks. Jemma has taken a huge interest in TV recently, which I think is from our time in the hospital. As always, I try to have my kids watch things that teach them things that will help their intellect or character. And, as always, Dora helps me out. Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Butterfly Ball Episode … [Read more...]
Let’s Learn: 123s and Let’s Learn: ABCs are fun (and educational too)! (DVD review)
Joley is pretty much the typical 4 year old. She wants to learn but she wants to learn on her time. Well, as a mom, I want her to have her basic skills well in advance of truly "needing" them for school purposes. I want her to know all she needs to know as soon as she is able. That can be tricky though at times. Enter DVDs. Joley still thinks Dora is pretty cool. So, when Dora wants to … [Read more...]