KIDS/SNEAK PEEK; NEW 'BABYSCAPES' VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE THIS MONTH.Byline: Nancy Hewitt Young children are like sponges; they absorb just about everything, including language. Toddlers are especially absorbant because they are just learning how to express themselves verbally. For parents wanting their child to learn another language, this is an opportune time. And now there are videos available for just that. ``Babyscapes'' Educational Video Series will be releasing its third and fourth videos Tuesday. The titles include ``Miracle of Mozart, Teaching Your Child Numbers & Shapes in Spanish'' for youngsters 8 months to 5 years old and ``Miracle of Mozart, Teaching Your Child ABCs in Spanish!'' for children 18 months to 5 years old. This series, the brainchild of Keri and Steven Mann of Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , came about after the birth of the couple's second son. ``When my second son was 6 months old,'' Keri recalls, ``I was looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a subject that would visually stimulate him.'' Most child development experts agree that the first year of life is the most crucial for developing the brain and that's why infants need a lot of different stimulation, Keri adds. So, not finding what they wanted, she and Steve decided to create their own videos. The first video, ``Baby's Smart Start,'' for kids 3 months to 5 years, was released in 1996. This video emphasizes black, white and red images set to classical music. Video two - ``Celebration of Color'' for ages 8 months to 5 years - followed in 1998. Its focus is on primary colors those developed from the solar beam by the prism, viz., red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, which are reduced by some authors to three, - red, green, and violet-blue. These three are sometimes called fundamental colors. See under Color. See also: Color Primary , also set to classical music. By the third video, the Manns decided to use the music of Mozart exclusively, having experimented with Brahms, Beethoven, Grieg, Bach and others on their first two tapes. ``(We discovered) Mozart aids in receptivity and retention,'' Keri says. The couple also discovered that there is a demand for Spanish language Spanish language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). The official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations, Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons tapes. ``There is a tremendous demand for Spanish,'' Steve says. ''Not only for English speakers but for Spanish speakers, too.'' But right now the emphasis is on the young ones. ``A baby can learn two or three languages by the time it's 3,'' he adds. The ``Miracle of Mozart, Teaching Your Child ABCs in Spanish'' video features colorful graphics that are easy for a toddler to track. Little eyes Little eyes or Little Lize is a folksong popular in Cornwall but may have originated in America. It was first recorded in the 1950s by an American harmony group called the Delta Rhythm Boys but was later taken up a Cornish group from Camborne called the Joy Boys. will follow a train that carries all the letters of the alphabet and view a factory where little wooden people build and paint the letters. And they will learn how to say each letter in Spanish. The ``Miracle of Mozart, Teaching Your Child Numbers & Shapes in Spanish'' focuses on the six basic shapes: diamonte (diamond), circula (circle), triangulo (triangle), estrella (star), quadrado (square) and rectangula (rectangle). Little ones young children. See also: Little will see colorful shapes coming out of the water or being made in a factory. And not only will they enjoy the gentle music of Mozart, but they will also listen to a soothing voice narrating on each tape. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Steve, ``The graphics keep your attention when they keep repeating.'' Next in the works is a tape on phonics. ``Videos will age as kids age,'' Keri says. ``It's not just entertaining, it's educational too.'' Suggested retail price for each video is $14.95. All four videos are available by phone (888) 441-5437 or by visiting the Babyscapes Web site at www.babyscapes.com. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION It's Maisy's first birthday, and you're invited to come and celebrate with games, stories, prizes and snacks at 3 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books and Music, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 887-1999. DAY JUST FOR KIDS Parents and other caring adults, here's your opportunity to tell that special youngster what he or she means to you on this special day dedicated to kids. The Camp Fire Boys and Girls Camp Fire Boys and Girls, American organization for boys and girls from birth to age 21, originally the Camp Fire Girls, for girls 6 to 18 years old. It was founded (1910) by Luther Halsey Gulick (1865–1918) and other educators "to perpetuate the spiritual organization is asking all adults to celebrate its fourth annual ``Absolutely Incredible Kid Day'' on Thursday by writing a letter to those special children in their lives. It only takes a few minutes but it could leave a lasting impact on the life you touch. Here are a few hints for getting started. You could open the letter with a question: Do you know what I like about you? I like it when ... Or you can begin with a favorite poem or a famous quote that has meaning for you. Write from your heart and be sincere. And don't forget to write a letter occasionally to this person; it will open the lines of communication "Lines of Communication" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. Synopsis Franklin and Marcus attempt to persuade the Mars resistance to assist Sheridan in opposing President Clark. and promote better selmage for the child. The Camp Fire Boys and Girls group has also had a book published called ``Letters From the Heart.'' The book features letters from previous years written by adults to the children most important to them. The book retails for $11.95 and is available in local outlets. It can also be ordered by phone: (888) 254-3329. For additional information, be sure to visit the Camp Fire Boys Camp Fire Boy n. A boy who is a member of the Campfire Boys and Girls, an organization for children aged 7 through 18 that strives to instill good values and teach practical skills. Before 1975, the organization was limited to girls. and Girls' Web site: www.campfire.org. SCARED CANINE TV's most lovable dog stars in ``Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers is a 1987 telefilm produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, distributed by Great American Broadcasting, and starring characters from their Saturday morning cartoon series Scooby-Doo. ,'' which is being released on video Tuesday. After Shaggy's uncle leaves him a fortune in hidden jewels, Scooby and Scrappy scrap·py 1 adj. scrap·pi·er, scrap·pi·est Composed of scraps; fragmentary: scrappy evidence. scrap join him on the ultimate scavenger hunt scavenger hunt n. A game in which individuals or teams try to locate and bring back miscellaneous items on a list. through the haunted Beauregard mansion. The suggested retail price for the video, which will be available at local stores, is $14.95. |
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