Schoolhouse Rock!: The Ultimate Collector's Edition (DVD, 2002, 2-Disc Set)
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Reviews (41)
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1.0 / 5.0
Our purchased this DVD for my school and it will not play properly in any of our classrooms. When trying to play on a laptop, the player requests changing a region code which leads me to believe this is not a product of the United States. I'm very disappointed to find that you cannot trust products sold by this company.
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5.0 / 5.0
Bring up the subject of Schoolhouse Rock in a crowd of Gen-Xers, and inevitably someone will start singing Conjuction Junction, or I'm Just A Bill. Personally, my favs included ''A Noun Is a Person, Place, or Thing'', ''Rufus Xavier Sarsparilla'', and ''Interjections!'' Who am I kidding? They all were my favorites. As much a part of the 30-something's collective (un)conscious as ''The Malachi Crunch'' and ''Pop Rocks'', these 3 minute music videos (Pre-MTV) evoke memories of a carefree youth that seemed to be lost in front of the television. How did I know back then, that I was really been brainwashed into learning math, history, science, and English? Even today, I remember, quite well, all of the facts and figures, rules of grammar, the historical references, and the infectious melodies. I can't wait until this DVD arrives. Back in the 80's when I was in high school, SHR made a comeback, and I got up on Saturday mornings to record as many as I could get. It was pretty hit and miss. Then my mom got me the SHR VHS tapes with Cloris Leachman and the singing kids (What was THAT all about?). Let's hope that this DVD is nothing like those tapes. As much as I try to look forward in life, and not back, my inner child will quite enjoy this trip down memory lane. Heartfelt Thank Yous to Bob, Lynn, and the rest of the gang, you really made an impact.
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5.0 / 5.0
This and ''Free to Be You and Me'' are the cds that play continuously in our baby's nursery. We figure that all of this great knowledge and good vibe will sink in through osmosis and my child will become one heck of a bright kid. :)
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5.0 / 5.0
As a child, you waited for 'commercial' breaks between cartoons on Saturday morning so you could see which animated songs would be presented. You sang along, you laughed, you were even touched by some of the segments. More importantly.... you LEARNED a few things. Now the songs have returned -- as beautiful as ever -- complete and on DVD. Share them with a child [or teen] as I did today. Get a head start on Christmas and buy them for children you know. More importantly, buy them for your own inner child who hasnt forgotton the songs or the time and memories associated with them.
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5.0 / 5.0
I love School House Rocks. They helped me learn my parts of speech and bits and pieces of history. When i would have tests on parts of speech, i would sing the songs in my head to help me remeber what each one was. '' Conjuntion Junction'', '' Verb: That's What's Happening'', and ''Unpacked my Adjectives'' are just a few of the songs that helped me in the beginning steps of learning grammar. '' The Shot Heard 'Round The World'', '' I'm Just a Bill'', and ''Three Ring Circus'' are some of the songs that helped me learn about american history and government. I would recommend to every parent to buy this for their child. It's a classic!
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5.0 / 5.0
I remember in 5th grade our teacher making us memorize the preamble, of course he showed us the America Rock vhs. I loved it!!! I could not get the song out of my head!! Now 3 years later I still remember all of it and that is why I am going to buy it now!
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5.0 / 5.0
This is a super project to share with your kids! Great educational fun like this doesn't come along very often.
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5.0 / 5.0
I am an eight year old third grader.My teacher showed it to us in school.I liked it so much my mom ordered it for me.The catchy tunes really help me understand nouns adverbs adjectives verbs pro nouns
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5.0 / 5.0
My favorite one was the history video. The preamble song got me to learn the preamble in elementary school and I passed my history test on it my sophomore year in high school because of it. Now in college I can still sing you that song by memory. Its great!
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5.0 / 5.0
When I was a child, we knew these by heart! In high school, our honors history teacher demanded that we learn the preamble by the next day. The whole class responded by singing the School House Rock verison. (Yeah, he was humbled/impressed.) And when I began student teaching, I borrowed the filmstrip (remember those?) to share with the 7th/8th graders I taught. In my regular classroom, the became a hit when they were released on VHS. I can't wait to share this new DVD with my kids (when we get a DVD in class). Until then, It's all mine!
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5.0 / 5.0
I cannot count the number of times over the years that I have been gathered with my siblings and friends, whether it be at a restaurant, a holiday gathering or an evening playing cards, and someone has burst into a school house rock song. Once we get going, its an all-night schoolhouse song-a thon. Even our children know all the words. We pounced on the opportunity to buy the video and so should anyone else. And it is more than good fun -- If it wasn't for the songs, I would have never remembered my times tables!
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5.0 / 5.0
I used to watch them when I watched Saturday morning cartoons. I learned more from them than I did from some teachers I had. Teachers should use them in elementary classrooms.
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5.0 / 5.0
I still remember taking a 7th grade US History Quiz where I had to write the Preamble to the Constitution. The ENTIRE CLASS was humming to the tune of SchoolHouse Rock. The only quiz ever that the entire class aced. A Must Buy!!!
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5.0 / 5.0
Not only is this collection a trip down Memory Lane for this thirty-something guy, but, while I was watching it, my 2.5 year old daughter climbed into my lap after her bath and kept asking for more whenever one ended. Two months later, she walks around the house singing ''Lolly, Lolly'', ''Conjunction Junction'' and a few other tunes. This DVD struck a cross-generational chord - and that's why it's worth every penny I paid. Aside from the educational value, the songs are catchy and enjoyable. The extra features are great and I'm glad these tunes have been release to the public. Somehow, the 5 star rating is not enough, IMHO.
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5.0 / 5.0
I'm a thirty something year old mother of a 4 year old girl. I JUMPED at the chance to get this DVD for my daughter! I'm not surprised at all that my daughter loves this DVD and watches it every chance she gets. My biggest surprise is that after all these years, I can remember most, if not all, of the lyrics to these songs!
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5.0 / 5.0
Schoolhouse Rock is great. I am in the fifth grade and my teacher plays it all the time. When he got the dvd and played it i went NUTS! So my aunt got it for me. Now i can enjoy what i enjoy in school. A must have.
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5.0 / 5.0
It's been three years ago since I bought this DVD. I knew the DVD would include every single song that Schoolhouse Rock has ever produced and I already know pretty much every song. I first discovered it on ABC in 1997 and I remember watching it in my History class in middle school. No matter the grade levels, this 2-disc set is a must-have for any school or home. Schoolhouse Rock ROCKS!!!
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5.0 / 5.0
It has been about 20 years since I have seen this and I can still sing all of the songs! Every child should watch this! Not only is it educational, but now it serves as a lesson in history of it's own accord. Buy it!
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5.0 / 5.0
School House Rock is the best! When I was in 4th greade my teacher used it to help us learn out multiplication fact, it worked! I think it should be used in all elementary classrooms.
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5.0 / 5.0
I remember growning up on Schoolhouse rock. I learned the pre-amble to the Constitution by watching Schoolhouse Rock, and just in time because I was in the 6th grade back when it was still considered elementary school(1980) and for our final exam for the 6th grade in Social Studies, we had to recite the preamble to the constitution. I was so excited that when it was my turn, I stood right up and started sing,"We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice insure domestic tranquility eee....." My teacher laughed but at the same time gave me an A+ because he said I used my spare time wisely! That was 25 years ago, and I now have a 6th grader myself, who is in Middle School and I want her to experience the same wonderful part of childhood that I did. Thanks!!!!
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5.0 / 5.0
Since we seem to be in the car a lot, I usually have my twin 4 year olds watch educational DVDs while we are out. I bought the Schoolhouse Rock DVD recently and it is amazing how much they have picked up already from watching it.
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5.0 / 5.0
It reminds me of what was best about being a kid in the 70s and my nephews and nieces love it. There is so much creativity in learning and entertainment here that we just don't get with a many media creations today.
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5.0 / 5.0
This video is an excellent tool for the classroom. We all know that it's easier to learn information when it's put to music. These individual lessons create a friendly learning atmosphere for students to learn important lessons in all core areas. I would highly recommend it to every educator, especially in the elementary levels. It is also great review for middle school and high school students.
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5.0 / 5.0
These songs realy teach. The creaters wanted to find a way to use music to teach school subjects. They really succeeded with this series. Having all the sings on one DVD can make this a handy tool for parents and teachers.
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5.0 / 5.0
When I was a little girl I remember every Saturday morning while watching t.v. during the commercial breaks School House Rock would come on. Parents I recommend this dvd for all children. not only is it fun to watch but it is very educational and, the kids will love to sing the songs.
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4.0 / 5.0
Just received this in the mail and, it's just as good as I remember it was when I was a kid. My eight-year old is eating this UP!!! I love that he can watch these songs/cartoons over and over again and learn at the same time!
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5.0 / 5.0
I use the tunes to re-inforce my lessons. It's also fun to just hand over the the remote and let the students pick the subject. After humming a few bars of "Lolly, Lolly get your adverbs here.." or "Conjunction Junction, what's your function..." they start to remember and apply what they've learned.
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5.0 / 5.0
i loved school house even when i was little and watch them before SAT Morning cartoons ... i always wanted to get this plus it helped a lot back in school and even today . plus the puzzles extra's are still fun to with anyone^^
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5.0 / 5.0
My granddaughter is only 14 months, so she's only really interested in dancing to the music but I know it will be a perfect learning tool. Schoolhouse Rock helped me and my children learn in a fun and engaging way. Well into my 40's, I still remember all the words to the different songs! That's not just memorization, it's learning.
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5.0 / 5.0
It is even better today than it was on TV when I was a kid.