The I’m A Good Little Traveler! DVD Toolkit Series: Shae by Air
Feb 13
- Entertaining live action story introducing air travel to young children
- Fun airplane “music video”
- Video Message to Parents for use of the DVD as a preparatory tool
- Shae by Air Packing List
- Two I’m a Good Little Traveler! Luggage Tags
Product DescriptionAn engaging story that prepares children for traveling on an airplane, Shae by Air details the JOURNEY, not the destination. Told from a young child’s perspective, Shae by Air is a fun, educational way to prepare young children for the long lines and the security checkpoint (removing shoes and coats, walking through the beeping metal detector), the ear popping that accompanies takeoff and landing, as well as how to entertain and behave themselves while flying (no ki. . . More >>
The I’m A Good Little Traveler! DVD Toolkit Series: Shae by Air
My 5yr old & 3yr old are taking their first plane trip; so I thought this would go well with the few books I got to get them acquainted with the whole thing. I think I am most disapointed with how it was filmed; there’s a lot of focus on the girl who’s flying with her mom and less on the full view of the airport. They spend moments on the mom putting on her coat, then her hat, then fixing her hair as they get off the plane. I just thought that was not useful. the view out the window of the plane was nonexistant due to clouds; they couldn’t wait to get a better view? a bit of sky? Maybe it was all enough info for my 5 & 3 yr old, but to me, it wasn’t what I expected. I will say the idea to film something like this is great! I only wished I’d looked further to see if others had made something like this and to have taken more time to see if there was a better version. It’s not horrible, but I thought it was genearlly mediocre in it’s creation.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this for my 20 month old daughter as we are going to be flying in late September this year. She loved the images of airplanes but she wasn’t interested at all by Shae nor by what Shae did. For the price paid, you would expect more commentaries and advices. Furthermore, either that the video was shot long time ago or it was shot in a fake airport terminal and airplane but it wasn’t believable at all. Also in the security inspection scene – the mom went through the detector with her long boots on! It was totally not realistic at all so will not be able to prepare the child for the reality of a busy airport with brusque officers, loads of people and long queues. They should remake the film. Or maybe I could do my own film and sell it online. LOL
Rating: 2 / 5
My wife and I recently returned from a vacation with our 2 children, ages 7 and 3. This was our 3 yr old’s first plane trip. I had read the reviews for this DVD, immediately ordered it, and was very happy when it arrived in advance of our trip. I am a seasoned traveler myself and I think the “Shae by Air” concept is great. However, the DVD has 2 very significant gaps: 1) there is no discussion of turbulence; 2) very little is said about the plane staff (stewards and stewardesses) and their role.
I particularly find the absence of any discussion of air turbulence a significant omission. There is a very simple and effective way to explain this event that would likely avert anxiety when it is encountered. Finally, spending a bit more time talking to your children about the role of the “plane helpers” is recommended. Overall – I thought this DVD was only somewhat helpful as it presented the primary topics re: air travel and children. However, in the end, I am disappointed in what I feel is incomplete content.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this video b/c we will be flying for the first time with my 3. 5yo son. the video is nice since it’s the only video like this out there. the music is very soothing. it does touch on all parts of going thought the airport (security, etc). i think the language could have been much simpler for the small child. for example, in the video they say “sometimes, people are asked to remove their shoes” – since the target audience is 2-4 year olds, why wouldn’t you just say “you have to take off your shoes. ” i also wish they showed luggage being loaded onto the plane, and longer take off and landing sequences (i. e. what it looks like from outside the plane). the whole video is about 15 minutes. 2 luggage tags are included – cute.
oh yes, and “mom” wears fish-net stockings.
Rating: 3 / 5
I am a grandmother and a preschool teacher with 30 years experience. This video is perfect for young preschoolers. I bought this in hopes that my 2 3/4 year old granddaughter would have a successful first flight, and she did. We packed her backpack using the included list, we counted suitcases at the ticket counter, we went through security happily, and we didn’t kick the seat in front of us. The video demonstrated how kicking could disturb the person in front of you perfectly. The actress was annoyed but not scary. I am planning on showing my class this video during our transportation unit.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Abidan from Portsmouth city