Customer Reviews

Hi-5, Vol. 1 - Color Craze [VHS]

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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We've been watching Hi-5 on The Learning Channel and Discovery Kids for about a year, give or take. As a parent of two teenagers and a four year old, I can honestly say I've never seen anything quite like Hi5.

First of all, what an amazingly talented cast of actors/singers. And the songwriters have an uncanny knack of creating music that appeals to all age groups (adults and even teenagers!). Very, very hip.

Problem solving, Spatial and Language concepts, Art & Music and Physical Demonstration are recurring themes you'll see in each episode. But it's done in such an entertaining way that the kids don't even realize they are learning! A wonderful show to enrich their imaginations.

Very, very highly recommended! In fact, I would encourage you to check them out here first:

http://www.hi5america.com/

This DVD hasn't been released yet, so I haven't seen it--but I have seen Hi-5 on TLC and live and in concert. More importantly, my younger brothers have also seen Hi-5. They love it! This show is probably the only thing that can keep my younger brother's attention for more than 15 minutes. He is normally very unfocused, but as soon as Hi-5 comes on he stops what he's doing and dances to the music. The show has been amazing for him.

Hi-5 pulls off the rare combination of being fun and educational! It teaches kids about the world, but at the same time they're having a blast! The entire cast is always so active and happy that it brightens the mood of children who are watching.

Again, I haven't seen the DVD, but I strongly recommend purchasing this DVD--I've yet to see anything from Hi-5 that wasn't great!

Hi-5, which airs on the Discovery Channel (and TLC) has several different themes. Each week a new theme is introduced by a catchy song & dance that is played at the beginning and end of each episode. Different sketches throughout the episode cover simple math, music, rhythm, imagination, language development, etc.

Having said that, if you love the show, you'll love all three of the DVDs which contain three episodes of their respective theme. The "extras" aren't really great - a karaoke singalong one with lyrics and the other with only music and words on the bottom of the screen. I'd have liked some more background on the making of the show or a little extra addition to the episode. (That's why it receives a 4 and not a 5).

Hi-5 is an educational and fun show for kids from 2 to 12 years old. It is filled with high energy, creative songs and dances that get kids moving and grooving. In addition, there are fun skits that involve lots of imagination and creativity. You will find that your kids are learning and they don't even know it.

The five cast members, Shaun, Curtis, Kimee, Karla and Jenn are all in their 20s and are great role models for your kids to look up to. They dress in cool, funky outfits that your child will love and that you feel is appropriate for your child to watch (as opposed to some of the other shows out there). They are multi-cultural and multi-talented.

We tape the shows and watch Hi-5 all day long. We can't wait for the DVDs to be released!!!

We have already preordered all three DVD's. This is the best kids show. My 4 year old watches every morning on TLC and Discovery kids and can't get enough of this show. We were able to see them in concert and all of them are so nice. Buy the DVD's you won't be disappointed. The singing, dancing and skits are awesome!!!!

Five in the air
Let's do it together
Five to the side
Who cares about the weather?
Five on the floor
The party's on at your place
Five to the front
There's a smile on my face!
Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Together!
1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!
1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!
1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!
Five in the air, let's do it together!
Hi-5!

I am so excited that merchandise is finally available for purchase!!

The American Hi-5 is both of my son's favorite show on TV and on TLC. We never miss out any of its show. Hi-5 is a highly popular kid's show in Australia with 5 other young adults. They wanted to bring Hi-5 to North American so they formed the American Hi-5 which include Curtis, who is an accomplished actor on the stage, performing in the Broadway musical "Rent", Kimmee who has been on stage in "Miss Saigon" and in "Mama Mia", Karla, Jenn, and Shaun, who's mother is a well known Choreographer. Hi-5 caters to wide range of younger kids focusing on their cognitive skills and learning flares. The five have refreshing ideas for kids as they action sing the songs emphasizing on different areas of intelligence and bringing in awareness to the kid's world with:

*Language fun of stories, rhymes and games songs,
*Logical thinking and mathematical puzzles of shapes, mazes, patterns,
*Music fun with beat,rythym and melody,
*Body moves such as jumping, hopping and the like,
*Exploring emotional areas through stories to enhance social skills etc.

Educational based songs Hi-5 are lively singing sensation that you fall in love with all of the Fabulous Five as they not only have great voices but also expressions to match with. Shaun is lovable and so is Curtis especially some of the skits that he does do which includes and is not limited to Captain Puffy Pants, Jenn is fun and so is her friend Chats (short for Chatterbox), Kimmee and her friend Jup Jup are alot of fun, and Karla is wonderful in her make-believe world! Some of the songs are Ready or not (a song about Hide-and-seek), Robot #1, Five senses (touch, hearing, taste, smell and seeing), and So Many Animals are all great numbers for kids. It's merrier days again for adults who love kiddie music fun. Jump n Jive with the happy ole days and make the kids merrier floating them free to grow up - free from the stress and burden of education for a change, free from the big bad world as they sing and dance with these 5 young people.

Not only do they put on a great show on T.V. but they show the same energy in concert, if anyone was lucky enough to catch them while they were on tour this past Spring. They genuinely care about kids, their fans, and their fans parent's!!

All of the DVD's in the series 1,2,3 are outstanding, educational,colorful and stimulating. Hi-5 is fantastic, their upbeat tunes make you want to get up and dance with your children. It is by far the "BETTER" of the children's musical groups to date. I strongly recommend these DVD's. The children will learn, colors, shapes, friendship, caring, concern, teamwork, sharing.. I can go on and on. Just order the DVD's you wont be disappointed.

My 3 yr. old son is a High-5 fanatic. This DVD is great! I am a music teacher, and I especially like the fact that the singing of the cast is in tune and energetic without shouting like today's pop stars.

This is one of the few shows that gets both my kids (ages 5 and 1/2 and 3) up and singing and dancing together. We reenact the dances often during playtime and sing the songs throughout the day. My only complaint is that since this video has 3 actual episodes, you get to hear the "theme song" twice for each episode, that's 6 (!!!!) times in one video! This may drive my husband and I batty, but the kids love the repetition and have memorized all of the lyrics and dance moves. I highly recommend this video!

This DVD is the best! It's fun to learn with Hi-5. My daughter is 3 and she just loves them! No other characters have gotten her off the couch till Hi-5. The video motivates them to get up and exercise and jump around while they are also teaching them about feelings, seasons and colors. We have all three volumes - color craze, music time and game time and she loves them all!