Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Rock 'n Learn Phonics DVD (Vol 1) Review & Giveaway



As you may know, I will soon have some freedom since my youngest will *finally* be in Kindergarten.  He can read just a few sight words, but I want to help him toward his goal of getting that DS I promised him once he learned how to read (this offer was solely for my own sanity - I couldn't imagine him playing a game and making me read every screen to him...)  So, when the opportunity presented itself to obtain a copy of Rock 'n Learn's Phonics DVD, I jumped on it.

What did we think?

I haven't watched the video myself, quite honestly.  I was in the front seat of our minivan enjoying the silence as the kids watched the DVD.  However, judging by my kids' reaction, they really liked it.  My 5 year old has been randomly coming up to me and saying things like:
  • Did you know that not becomes note when you add an e?  And plan becomes plane? 
  • AEIO and U are vowels, Mom, and sometimes Y.   And E can be silent!
Plus, he and his sister are singing some songs from the video too. How many times did they watch it?  Four times so far.  And three of them were on the way to PA, an 8 hour trip.  By the way, the movie is about an hour long and it was my 5 year old that kept begging "Again!"  At first our 9 year old was reluctant to watch it, but she got into it too.  She is not a strong speller, so we figured it didn't hurt her any to watch it (even though she claimed she was too old to watch it at first).   


My son enjoyed Rock 'n Learn's Phonics Volume 1 so much, we plan to buy him Volume 2.  I browsed around to see what else Rock 'n Learn offered that would interest my 9 year old, and since division is big in 4th grade, I think we'll get her Division Rock

Buy it!  Make car time learning time with DVDs from Rock 'n Learn! 

When I was browsing the Rock 'n Learn site, I noticed that you can buy both Phonics Volume 1 and Volume 2 for $34.99, a savings of $5!  Even if your children are past the learning to read stage, there is a nice variety of other fun DVDs that will teach your children about math, science, writing and more. 


Win it!


Want to win your very own copy of Rock 'n Learn's Phonics Volume 1?  This giveaway is open to US and Canada only.  You must be 18 years old to enter. Winner will be chosen by Random.org on August 9, 2010.  Entries accepted until 11:59 PM on August 8, 2010.  Here's what you need to do to enter:

  • Mandatory entry:  Visit Rock 'n Learn (www.RockNLearn.com) and peruse their offerings.  Let me know what other DVD there would be a great learning tool for your child.  You must do this entry to have any other entries count.
Other ways to get additional entries - you can do any of the following for one entry each.  Please leave a separate comment for each action:
  • Join Rock 'n Learn's mailing list for special offers.  Please only do this if you are genuinely interested in the product. (Link to do so is on Rock 'n Learn's website, left side bar.)
  • Follow me on Twitter! If you already do, just let me know.
  • Become my Google Friend (right side bar).  If we are already friends, just leave a comment letting me know.
  • Tweet my giveaway on Twitter and include @PinchingAbe in your tweet.  Sharing tools at the bottom of this blog post. 
  • "Like" Rock 'n Learn on Facebook and post on their wall.  Tell them Pinching Abe sent you!  Come back and leave a comment letting me know you did it.
  • Use the store locator to find a store near you that sells Rock 'n Learn DVDs.  Please list the store nearest in your comment. Good luck to all!

Disclosure:  I received a complimentary copy of the Rock 'n Learn's Phonics Volume 1 DVD for review purposes.  I did not receive compensation for this review and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own (or my children's). The links to products were my own and I will not receive any benefit if you happen to shop through one of the links.  I learned about this opportunity via The Product Review Place.  If you have any questions about this disclosure, please contact me.

49 comments:

Our Little Group said...

the Spanish ones would be a great learning experience for even me probably!
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Our Little Group said...

I follow you via GfC
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Mommy Minded said...

I would love the letter sounds too!
Megan
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Mommy Minded said...

Our closet store is Adventures in Learning!
Megan
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SM said...

i think the human body dVD would be a great learning tool

SM said...

i joined the Rock N Learn mailing list as

esty dot blog at gmail dot com

SM said...

following you on GFC

esty dot blog at gmail dot com

SM said...

following you twitter as TTByM

SM said...

I like Rock N Learn on fb and posted on their wall

SM said...

Th store closest to me is at:

G.A. Educational Books & Toys
318 Ontario St
St. Catherines
ON L2R5L8

It's just a province away!lol

Chris said...

Getting ready for Kindergarten looks like it would be great!

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A Mom's Take said...

I think the alphabet circus looks fuN! :)
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A Mom's Take said...

twitter follower - amomstake
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angela parker said...

All of them would work for me as I teach intervention from grade 1 to grade 5. The math ones would help me with my college math...lol. I would love to get some of those and i think that i am goign to buy some. The intervention that i do is reading and math. so all of these will work for me.

angela parker said...

Liked on facebook

Angela Parker said...

Office Church School supply here in sumter sells them. I did not know that. That is where we go for all the school supplies for the classrooms. I will have to visit.

Angela Parker said...

Joined their email list.

Cari said...

I would love to have the Letter Sounds.

carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com!

Cari said...

I signed up for their mailing list!

carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com

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Cari said...

I like Rock N' Learn on FB and I commented on this post:

http://www.facebook.com/RockAndLearn?v=wall#!/RockAndLearn?v=wall&story_fbid=148775321803211&ref=mf

carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com

Cari said...

It looks like the closest one to me is The Learning Shop in Madison, WI...about 3 hours away!

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Anonymous said...

I like the Alphabet Exercise one

Anonymous said...

I'm following you via GFC

Stephanie said...

I teach First Grade and I would love to use the Easy Readers DVD in my classroom. I love that it is self paced and the kids could work on it individually during stations.

Stephanie said...

I follow via GFC.

Stephanie said...

I like Rock 'n Learn on Facebook.

Stephanie said...

They sell it at my favorite store Teacher's Heaven, which is across the freeway from my school :).

Houston, TX 77079

Abe and April said...

Education outfitters in Harker heights tx is the closest location to me.

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Abe and April said...

My son would like the alphabet exercise video

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Jenny said...

My 6 year old could really benefit from this. I like the Easy Reader DVD also.

Jenny said...

I didn't realize it, but their products are sold at Bradburn's Teachers Store. This is only a few minutes away from me!

Unknown said...

I like their Letter Sounds

DVD

Unknown said...

follow you on twitter @mellanhead

Unknown said...

Like rock n learn on FB (Jd drenchek-Scavo) and posted

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I think Colors, Shapes & Counting would be great for my son

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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I follow on google friend connect
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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I follow you on twitter
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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I like rock n learn on facebook and told them you sent me
shining save
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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/shining2save/status/20674142057
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Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

the closest store to me is The Book Vendor in dracut ma

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Heather R said...

I would like the Alphabet DVD or CD & Book!

Heather R
thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I joined Rock 'n Learn's mailing list for special offers

Heather R
thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow you on Twitter
(@THRansom)

Heather R
thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect

Heather R
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Heather R said...

I tweeted about your giveaway:
http://twitter.com/THRansom/status/20677496458

Heather R
thransom@gmail.com

Heather R said...

I "Like" Rock 'n Learn on Facebook and posted on their wall.
(Heather Ransom)


Heather R
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Heather R said...

Learning Tree of Orlando Inc
5006 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819

Closest store to me!

Heather R
thransom@gmail.com

Unknown said...

My baby really likes to learn with these DVDs, I think it is a great choice of educational DVDs for toddlers.