.com Numbers and shapes are the focus of this third Babyscapes video, set entirely to the music of Mozart in deference to the studies that show Wolfgang Amadeus has a particularly potent effect on young minds. Simple animation and repetition are the key here, with parachuted numbers 1-10 falling, in order, out of a dirigible, while children's voices count. They fall again silently so your youngsters may count by themselves. As with each segment in this 26-minute tape, the process repeats once or twice more. Numbers also appear on blocks and in fireworks. Then it's time to learn six shapes, including star and diamond, which appear first with a shape sorter, then as clay pressed into shape by a machine, and, finally, bouncing into a lake. All this with pieces such as the Piano Sonata in C Major, the first movement of Symphony No. 40, and the "Champagne Aria" from Don Giovanni facilitating the learning for ages 8 months to 5 years. --Kimberly Heinrichs Review Imagine those quick Sesame Street number snippets set to a symphony. That's what this video, truly geared for pre-walkers to pre-schoolers, offers. Colorful numbers and shapes pop up from the ocean, drop from a blimp or bounce on blocks over and over and, yes, over again, all while a Mozart sonata, rondo or aria plays in a very refreshing change from the MTV-influenced kids programming. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Silver Honor Winner. (Ann Oldenburg, Parents' Choice®) -- From Parents' Choice® P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Back Cover Studies have proven that classical music can increase your child's ability to learn. That is why child development experts recommend using classical music during the learning process to increase receptivity and retention. Miracle of Mozart is the third tape from Babyscapes, the creators of the widely acclaimed video series--Baby's Smart Start and Celebration of Color. Miracle of Mozart teaches children numbers and shapes with state of the art graphics while carefully chosen classical selections of Mozart play in the background aiding your child in learning each number and each shape. Each musical piece was chosen because of its proven ability to stimulate the brain thus accelerating the learning process. Your child will love the creative ways each segment entertains and teaches. And, Miracle of Mozart is a wonderful way to introduce your child to classical music. Piano Sonata In C Major. Rondo Alla Turca. Symphony #40 First Movement. Minuetto Serenade In D Major. Rondo From Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Champagne Aria From Don Giovanni. See more
L**R
Knows her numbers at 14 months? Yes!
This tape is very well put together and uses some excellent methods from early childhood education. First, it uses repetition which is one of the foundations for learning at any age. Second, it uses childrens' voices to repeat the numbers and shapes. Babies and young children tend to focus better on the voices of other children, rather than adults, because of the pitch and modulation of their voices. Third, it uses fun and upbeat music as the background for the video. This helps to retain the childs interest in what's going on on-screen. Last, but not least, the video images that have been chosen are colorful and fun to watch. There is alot of movement and activity on-screen to keep your child's attention and focus on what's being taught.My daughter received this video when she was 8 months old. She didn't show any real interest in it until she was around 11 months. By 12 months she could say one or two numbers (in the correct place) and now at 14 months she can say almost all of them. She's also shown a greater interest in the numbers around her as well (on her toy phone, or on the mailbox, for example). She really likes me to sit with her and repeat the names of the numbers along with the tape. The shapes she's not shown as great an interest in, but her interest seems to be growing with age.In all, I think this is an excellent video, both from an educational and entertainment perspective.
C**R
Appropriate if you're brainwashing your baby
My wife and I have bought quite a few educational videos so far for our 11-month-old, and this is by far the worst. It is extremely repetitive-- it consists of the same exact computer-animated spinning shapes with numbers on them repeated over and over, which quickly bored our baby. It's literally the same thing over and over and over. In addition, the whole thing has a weird feel, almost as if it's an attempt at hypnotism. My wife noticed this separately from me. It's hard to explain.The Mozart music playing faintly in the background can't save it, either. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money, or you may wind up throwing it in the garbage as we did. I think it would actually make a child less intelligent to watch this DVD often.
M**D
Not for us.
my boys didn't like watching any of these type of dvds - they never held their interest - Gave them wooden blocks instead to teach them counting or the counters and did the flash cards for visual number reading - worked better for us
G**6
mesmerizing for my grandson
Miracle of Mozart Numbers & Shapes is mesmerizing to my 3 year old grandson. When I viewed it, I thought it was too boring and repetitive, but he asks for it all the time and revels in the repitition. He had already mastered shapes but numbers were not sticking and this video has helped him immensely. I would have gotten it sooner and would recommend it highly. The music sets it off well.
D**E
This is a great dvc- very educational and calming
I inititally ordered this dvd in VHS format for about 11 years ago. My niece loved it and we adults enjoyed the simplicity of it as well. My niece and her younger love music and have since started to play various instruments, They love all types of music and do well with all subjects particularly math. I think this series of tapes/DVDs has something to do with it.The person who gave it a negative review in 2006 because it's repetitive missed the point entirely- that's the way you teach kids. When I hear certain classical pieces I smile and remember hearing the piece on the tape. I'm buying yet another copy because I give copies to parents when I'm invited to baby showers.
T**E
I read the reviews on this DVD and was pretty impressed with the claims that were made
I read the reviews on this DVD and was pretty impressed with the claims that were made. We purchased this DVD for my one year old as one of his Christmas presents. The very first time he watched it, he was repeating some of the numbers. I know we're still a ways away from being able to count, but it's already and amazing start.I would highly recommend this DVD.
F**N
We love it!
We are an English-speaking household but I try to provide a lot of Spanish exposure for my kids and this has been a great success. My two-year-old has already learned the number sequence and shouts out "dos!" before the "2" comes up. The graphics are very simple but he doesn't seem to care, and often digs this one out on his own and asks to see it. The background is classical music, so it's easy on the nerves for the grown-ups too. I frequently give this as a gift to expecting friends, along with Baby Einstein and/or Bilingual Baby Spanish.
S**N
Why Did I Buy This DVD???
This DVD is a waste of your time. I'm not sure why I didn't heed the customer reviews. I had a hard time watching this. It is totally lifeless and uncreative, repeating ad nauseum, like some kind of pain/drug/hypnosis video that would be used by the CIA. Please spare yourself and do not buy this. Sorry to be so hardnosed about it, but, this video is just no good.
ぽ**ん
子供に与える最初のビデオにぴったり！
美しい映像に、美しいモーツアルトの音楽。大人の私には少し単調に思える映像ですが、1歳8ヶ月の息子は釘付け。何度か繰り返して見るうちに、ワン、ツー、スリーと美しい発音が出来るようになったのは驚きです。同じシリーズのABCもおすすめです。
