Here's what people are saying about Baby Ivy League:
"When I see a child absorbed by an artful series of sounds, words, colors and images,
then I think that the child is having a useful experience. That is what Baby Ivy League
offers to children, that is, it brings them pleasure, learning and it engages the imagination. Baby Ivy League was created for children, but It is by no means childish -
let's say instead, that is is creative for children."
-Ed Vincent, father of two, grandfather of one and Executive Director, MENSA International, London, England, United Kingdom
"A Well-Rounded Beginning has a sophisticated format and is compelling viewing.
I am sure that kids would find it engaging and attractive. The segments are just the
right length and parents would find it just as interesting as the kids. I think the program
is beautifully put together, simple and classy looking, lovely children and the introduction
by the Mr Vincent is a good imprimatur - fantastic music - children just love classical
music."
-Caroline Coulson, Children's Books Critic for Parent's Magazine, Sydney, Australia
"Baby Ivy League incorporates music into a visually rich, developmentally appropriate
video to stimulate a child's learning and to increase understanding of a wide range of
concepts. I recommend this video to anyone interested In enhancing a child's ability to
grow and learn."
-Jennifer Fairbend Hodgkins, M.Ed., Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee, USA
"Absolutely spectacular! Just brilliant fun for children and adults!"
-Kristina Dommers, mother of three and business owner, Playa Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
"A Well-Rounded Beginning provides an innovative and visually stimulating
approach to teaching children simple to complex concepts. Very impressive."
-Mike Schelling. Child Counselor, Vanderbiit University Nashville, Tennessee, USA
"I watched the Baby Ivy League DVD and found it to be extraordinary! With its
exciting and classical music and perfectly timed segments, It Is both a challenging
and fun way for children to learn. Its simplicity is brilliant! I particularly loved the red ball
introductions and effect on the overall presentation. I loved the interaction and
spontaneity of the children in the video and the creativeness with the objects in the
lessons and the photography. I found that I learned things and my children wanted
to see more!"
-Kathy Lee, mother of two and Teacher's Assistant, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
"As a string teacher I found "A Well-Rounded Beginning" to be extremely exciting.
The use of music in this program is extremely useful. The selections of music are very
specific and well chosen. With each song, one feels a certain emotion that goes along
with the images. It is more important than ever to expose young children to classical
music, due to many cut backs in arts education in our country.
The American Psychological Association studied early childhood development and music.
Evidence showed that linking music enhanced higher brain function. Listening to music
can enhance spatial reasoning performance. Classical music also helps with a variety
of sound reasoning skills:
1) Cognitive development which children form ideas and eventually are able to multi-task
and think more abstractly
2) Physical development where motor skills are defined,
3) Affective development where children instinctively respond to music and value group
interactions, and...
4) musical development where they start to hear differences music and sounds.
Children are usually told what is happening and what to feel as they watch, but with this
program each child stays interested but chooses their own emotions. Not only will they
develop an appreciation of classical music, but spatial and sound reasoning will increase
and be with them for the rest of their lives.
-Cherie Drummond, Suzuki teacher & musician, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
"Baby Ivy League is innovative, inspiring, and inspirational. The use of stimulating
audio visual strategies is highly effective in reinforcing not only essential language
skills, but also the principle of causal effect. Highly recommended for your child."
-David Weyand, father of two children and owner, Behavioral Data Technologies, Nashville Tennessee USA
