Preschool Power: Jacket Flips & Other Tips

After watching hundreds of special interest videos from a variety of companies, you kind of get a feel for consistency, and look forward to seeing a new tape from a producer you respect. Concept Associates, who have tackled everything from doll repair to choosing Oriental rugs, score another winner with this charming activity tape for precshoolers. Preschool Power! Jacket Flips & Other Tips addresses some of the perennial problems young children everywhere face during those early formative years. Like how the heck do you get that cumbersome jacket on when you want to go out and play? Simple. Lay that sucker on the floor, slide your arms in the sleeves, and flip it over your head. Piece of cake. Blake and eight other preschoolers demonstrate a whole slew of tips for youngsters, including how to pour, make a peanut butter sandwich, blow your nose, wash your hands, peel a banana, button a button, zip a zipper, feed and water your pet, and clean up a mess. The only thing missing from the repertoire that we learned as kids is tying shoelaces--here, the kids just fasten their Velcro strips. Bubbly songs and music accompany these simple tasks which are both fun and practical. Highly recommended. (Available from: Concept Associates, Inc., 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1214, Bethesda, MD 20814.)