Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures (Season One, Disc Set) 2008
Distributed by Janson Media, 88 Semmons Road, Harrington Park, NJ 07640; 201-784-8488
Produced by Polka Dot Productions
Directed by Fred Crippen
DVD , color, 6 Disc Set (Episodes 101- 124), 120 minutes each
K-6
Child Development, Children, Early Childhood Education
Date Entered: 04/01/2014
Reviewed by Deidra N. Herring, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHBetsy’s Kindergarten Adventures program is a fun way for children to prepare for the world of pre-school. Each episode is told from 5 year old Betsy’s point-of-view from her home life to the classroom. Young audiences will be drawn to the main character, her classmates, Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. O’Conner, Principal Warner, and much more. Educational topics are age appropriate and are creatively covered through games and fieldtrips. Each episode will help young children learn responsibility, rules, and understand many important day-to-day subjects taught in and outside of the classroom.
Originally, the cartoon series aired on PBS Kids and was a winner of the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Parents’ Choice award. Visually, the graphics are bright and cheerful which complement the storylines. Well known voice talents include Daveigh Chase, Nancy Cartwright, Sally Struthers, Tom Bosley, Cree Summer, Fred Willard, Bess Armstrong, Vicky Lewis, and Richard Horvitz. Children’s author, Betsy M. Quinn, is the creator of the children’s series.
The set is highly recommended and can be found at the Janson Media web site.