Recently, The Parent Blogger Network passed along an advance copy of Bob the Builder: On-Site - Roads and Bridges. While my son is a bit young yet, I knew that this would interested my 4 year old fix-it daughter. What I failed to realize until I popped this DVD in was how much cool live action there is going on.
Bob takes you right into the middle of all that action you see happening but can't ever stop and get a good look at. Kids are take on a tour of big machines doing big jobs. Thinking exercises are added in and really get the kids going. After watching Bob and real kids work on bridge designs Tessa had me drag out the blocks so we could work on creating our own bridge designs. Even my almost 6 yr old, who considers herself "too old" for Bob, got caught up in the road and bridge building action and my son who is still on the young side for tv viewing (1 yr) toddled over and started making truck noises.
The DVD couldn't have come at a better time as the county recently started a large road expansion project near my home. Now my kids have a better understanding of what's happening and Tess has wanted to stop and ask if Bob works there too. This gets a thumbs up and comes highly recommended for all the boys and girls in your life who are facinated with big machines and construction projects.
