Sesame Street: Sesame Beginnings - Beginning Together [DVD]

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Playful, meaningful interaction between adults and very young children is a vital component of child development. Sesame Beginnings celebrates the interaction of family members and children with a look at favorite Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Prairie Dawn when they were very young. Viewers 6 months to 3 years will delight in seeing young versions of their favorite characters like Elmo engaged in simple games like pointing to his wiggly, giggly nose in the tub. Parents and caregivers will seize upon concrete examples of how to turn everyday routines into special moments that stimulate development. The puppetry is excellent, the music plentiful and varied, and popular singer Brandy’s guest appearance with her daughter Sy’rai evidences a joyful interaction between mother and child that is both heartwarming and genuine. Bonus features include “Inside Sesame Beginni ngs” which details how specific activities stimulate curiosity and development and a “together time” primer that’s packed with practical tips like how to adjust activities according to a child’s individual temperament and how to nurture a child’s positive sense of self. –Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

Share this DVD with your young child and meet your favorite Sesame Street friends as babies for the very first time! Share a “Wiggle and Giggle” with Baby Elmo and his dad during Elmo’s bath time, watch Baby Big Bird and his aunt discover “Who’s that Baby in the Mirror,” and so much more. Beginning Together is filled with delightful, easy-to-sing songs and games that your baby will love, and that you can sing and enjoy together during everyday activities like getting dressed and bath time. With Sesame Beginnings, every time you and your baby laugh and connect over a silly song or a funny game, you encourage you child’s curiosity and interest in learning. Special appearance by Brandy and her daughter, Sy’rai. ]]>