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Rating: - Yes, the best of Schoolhouse Rock! but why stop there?
"The Best of Schoolhouse Rock! - 30th Anniverary Edition" collects the best of the mini-cartoons ABC aired on the television in the mid-1970s and taught a generation of children about government, history, grammar, science, and math. This little dittie has got to jog your memory:I'm just a bill,
Yes, I'm only a bill,
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city,
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee,
But I know I'll be a law someday...
At least I hope and pray that I will,
But today I'm still just a bill. Teachers can still pick up videos with all of the "America Rock" (including "I'm Just a Bill") or "Multiplication Rock," "Science Rock" and even "Grammar Rock." But for fans who want to walk down memory lane there is this video which offers the 25 "best" examples of these cherished mini-lessons, counted down to #1. However, there is also a DVD that has the complete Schoolhouse Rock! collection with lots of swell bonus features. So this VHS edition is basically for those who do not yet own a DVD player.
Rating: - What a great trip back in time!
What a great trip back in time! I purchased this tape for my young nieces and nephews convinced that "School House Rock" would prove to be a fun and easy way for them to learn about key U.S. historical events, elements of grammar and basic mathematics. The arrival of the tape triggered a flood of memories. The words to my favorite episodes, "Conjunction Junction", "Verb" and "Bill" begin to spill forth as if I were eight years old sitting in front of the television captivated by the music and colorful characters that make up each episode. Well, I had to open the box and play the tape, just to make sure there were no manufacturers defects (O.K., so that's what I told myself as I excitedly opened the package that is to be a Christmas gift for the little ones). After getting through a series of Disney advertisements, I was greeted with images and songs that were a critical component of my childhood. I soon found myself singing along and acting out parts. I was surprised at how much I'd remembered (had learned) and how entertaining the episodes are. All of a sudden, I'm making long distance calls to friends reminiscing, singing, laughing, and being young again. This is a perfect gift for kids. Anything that makes learning so much fun that the student doesn't know he's learning is worth remembering and passing on. I didn't fully appreciate how much I'd learned from "School House Rock" until I was well into adulthood. The music rocks, and the lyrics are superb. Highly Recommended.
Rating: - I LOVE IT
It helps me with my history i love and it is a great way for kids to learn!
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