Readeez - review & sale link

[kizudo]

Readeez...try it, you’ll like it.  Seriously.  You will. 

And…if you like linkies this is the review for you!  (Sorry, I didn’t have anyone to hold me back – I’ve just got too many favourites!)

A lot of you have seen TracyR’s video of her daughter (whole family actually) grooving to a LR file that has the words of a song printed karaoke style http://forum.brillkids.com/teaching-your-child-to-read/my-4yr-old-enjoying-brillkids/msg68311/?topicseen .  You can see how much fun they are having singing along word for word.  Well, Readeez is similar to that in that the words (broken down into syllables) come up on screen as they are said/sung.  This is a FABULOUS product to complement the work (aka “fun”) a lot of us are doing with LR or even YBCR/YCCR.  For months my son and I have been poking around on the Readeez channel on YouTube  http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez   and have found many that have become favourites but a few weeks ago we got a Readeez DVD and the accompanying Songeez CD.  Well, everything has changed in our corner of the world!
 
Let me begin by stating “Michael Rachap is a very talented man.”  I love him.  My husband loves him.  And most importantly my son loves him.  LOVES, LOVES, LOVES HIM!  Not only is Readeez a great linguistic tool (seeing the syllables exactly when you hear them), but it is great for music lovers and learners.  He uses several different styles (an instruments) of music to present different thoughts – some are academic (ie. counting, shapes, money http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/u/3/ULwhJ-8VlAQ , time http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/0/3_G0T6iSfWU  , etc), some are about more serious things like love http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/9/tdb46RafE58  or http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/u/41/qsvfJqCiIgA and some are just plain old silly http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/2/ODy1at58D_o   and  http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/0/XEM-EMYcUf8  – but ALL are fun.  (How many songs do YOU know of that are entirely about chandeliers?)
 
Many different instruments are used in his music and several videos show them being played.  My son (3yrs) tries several of his “moves” on either his ukulele, bongos, harmonica or keyboard.  And dancing – wow this guy has the moves! http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/1/Ejkw-y03mes  I’m no Ginger Rogers, but I can do these moves!   It’s a total “lose your inhibitions” favourite.   Another good one is “Everybody Clap Your Hands” which is excellent for rhythm practice http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/0/nXj17ZUBEr8
 
If you are looking for songs that will help your child develop his or her reading skills and if you’re looking for FUN music that bring so much joy and pleasure to your household this is the product for you.  Oh and I should caution you of one serious side effect of listening to this music (pretty much guaranteed) -  You will very likely find yourself in a grocery aisle one day debating what type of pasta to buy and desperately trying to stay focused on the task at hand when all you want to do is dance down the aisle singing “Circle and square, square, circle, square, circle, square, circle, square, circle, square” http://www.youtube.com/user/readeez#p/search/0/tjgoAMbPFOM .  Really.  I’m NOT joking.

By the way, there was absolutely no pressure or even suggestion from Readeez that I should write such a flowery review.  My idea.  My thoughts.  And as soon as I can I’m going to fill my shelves with more of these DVDs.  This stuff is too good not to be promoted in our “little” community!

Some more useful links:
Readeez site:  http://www.readeez.com/
Matheez:  http://www.readeez.com/blog/the-readeez-money-math-folderful.html
GREAT DEAL ON NOW:  http://www.readeez.com/home/2011/2/20/best-readeez-deal-ever.html

[Skylark]

My daughter loves readeez too, she learned quite a few songs herself... I would definitely recommend it, and here

http://www.readeez.com/blog/why-readeez-are-free-and-where-to-buy-them.html

you can find a few links to watch reader on line and get an idea

[TracyR4]

My 7yr old and 4 yr old like Readeez too. I haven't bought the videos yet but we've seen the ones on their website and on facebook.
Thanks for the nice plug in on our little video 

[linzy]

We love Readeez too! We like "Sandy Beach" and "Tonight and Everynight"

[TeachingMyToddlers]

How ironic--We've been exploring these over the last 3 days or so and I just adore them. The are catchy and sweet, almost like fun poetry set to music. Two thumbs up.

[kizudo]

Oops!  I forgot to mention Michael Rachap is also a Doman Daddy.  Some of you might find that interesting.

Also, the song "Boomba Boom" has 3 "melodies" (I'm not a musical person so I'm not sure if that's the right term) but anyway...my son (who will be three in a few days) can sing one melody while I sing the other.  Again, I'm not a musical person, but I think that this might be kind of impressive.  We never would have tried it had we not heard/seen the Readeez song.

Another thing about these presentations are how friendly they are.  I know you can get a lot of his videos off the internet for free, but really, having a DVD is great.  There's more chit chat and my son seriously thinks Julian or Michael is talking to him.  For instance, in the "I'm Awake" song, at the end after a long pause he asks "You ARE awake, aren't you?" To which my son said the other day "Yah, I'm awake.  But it's getting dark soon and then I'm going to have my snooze."  I swear he thinks that Michael is coming to his birthday party tomorrow - after all - he's one of his friends!

[Maquenzie]

Wow! These are awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[Amelia75]

Just a question, what age group are these aimed at?

[childlike1]

Amelia, I'm the creator of Readeez. They're aimed at ages 2 to 7. But I've noticed that children as young as 12 months or so seem to enjoy them (at least that's the feedback I've gotten from parents). As Readeez are essentially Doman-like flashcards translated to video (words pronounced or sung at the same instant they're seen), I think it's safe to say that babies and young children will get similar benefits as with LR, YBCR, homemade Doman materials etc.

Also on the subject of age-appropriateness, I think Readeez are rather like Disney movies (the early ones, anyway) where the whole family can find something to like. Many parents have told me things similar to what Kizudo said above, about finding themselves singing the songs. "Circle and Square" in particular. But also "Modes of Transportation," "Chandelier" and others.

Hope this helps.

Michael R.

[childlike1]

Hi. It's Michael again.

I've just created a special discount for BrillKids Forum members (I won't publish this special elsewhere).

If you buy the Triple-Play digital download bundle, enter the code BKFORUM once you've added the item to your cart.

You'll get $4 off the $24 price. Lowest price we've ever offered.

This is for 3 days only -- it expires at midnight U.S. Eastern Time on March 15, 2011.

I wanted to offer a "thank you" to the members who have said such nice things about Readeez in these forums, and give more parents a chance to experience Readeez with their families.

Ta-ta!

Michael R.

Details about the Triple-Play Bundle are here: http://www.readeez.com/home/2011/2/20/best-readeez-deal-ever.html
Included are the Readeez Volume One and Readeez Volume Two DVDs, in instant-download digital format, plus the popular Songeez CD.

How do Readeez work? The best explanation is here: http://www.readeez.com/home/2009/11/29/the-magic-of-syllablesync.html

[aangeles]

Hi Michael,

Wow - thanks for the great deal! I have heard a lot of great things about Readeez but, because my daughter is already reading fluently, I've never gotten around to checking it out. I showed her some of the sample videos on your site today, and she was hooked! One question -  are the Money Math videos and songs included in the Triple Play bundle and discount? Or would I have to purchase them separately?

Thanks again! 

[childlike1]

Hi aangeles,

I just watched the video of you and Ella reading. Wonderful!

The Money Math Folderful (videos, songs and PDF) are a separate product. But you gave me an idea -- I just created a discount for $2 off that product (which usually sells for $8.95) for BrillKids members as well. Same code (BKFORUM) at checkout.

The link to read about Money Math is here: http://readeez.squarespace.com/blog/the-readeez-money-math-folderful.html

Happy learning,
Michael

[kizudo]

Wow, Michael!  That's great!  I hope that many of our BK people will take you up on your offer.  We're SO looking forward to getting the Volume 1 DVD that I ordered on Friday - counting down the days (Oh - if only the postal service was that accurate!).

FYI: Today's humming song is "Jonah".

[Amelia75]

Hi Michael, thank you so much for the post and the discount code.  My son is 7 mths but I really liked the product, love the idea of the words on the scene, like the incy wincy song in YBCR. 
I'm in Australia and I notice you don't ship here so I think I will look into the downlaod version.  I'm not good with IT so I'm not sure how that works but will look into it and hopefully be able to purchase them, they are so cheap!  And even more so now (thanks!) And I loved your website and how you talk about having a passion for what you do and not being a salesperson.  I'll defintiely spread the word about your product - LOVE IT!!

[NBailey]

We also live in Australia and Michael was able to send the discs here.  We have volumes 1 & 2 as well as Songeez. Readeez has been a favourite in our house for a long time now. We love love love it!  It never gets old.  My son was enjoying it before he turned 2.  He used to call it "Here we go" (words from song "Everybody clap your hands").  We can't wait for more. Michael has extraordinary talent and we are so lucky that he is committed to sharing his passion through Readeez.

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