• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Mama Jenn

Mama Jenn

Helping you homeschool with ease and creativity!

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Shop
  • Freebies
  • Explore…
  • Educational Activities
  • Homeschool
  • Kid-friendly Crafts
  • Printables
  • Family Fun
  • Lifestyle Etc.

ArtObet DVD Review & Giveaway

This page may contain affiliate and/or advertiser links. Please review my disclosure policy.

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

My oldest three kids are developing quite an interest in art. When I was contacted about reviewing ArtObet, I knew my kids would be interested in the art DVD. What I didn’t expect was for them to absolutely LOVE the DVD! In fact, they have requested to watch it a number of times since we first previewed it! ArtObet has re-introduced my children to art in a way like no other!

image

ArtObet: A Magical Adventure of Artists from A to Z!, is a children’s narrative
film that takes you on a journey visiting 26 artists from “A” for Anguissola to “Z” for 
Zorach. The genius behind ArtObet are two moms: Carol Pineau, an award-winning filmmaker and Eleanor Palm, an innovative first grade teacher who questioned why in most reading programs “A” was for “Apple.”  Palm, deciding that “A” should be for Anguissola, (Louis) Armstrong, or Antonio Vivaldi, subsequently created a unique early reading program that effectively teaches children that we come from a long line of great thinkers! The little video clip below says it all!

More about the DVD:

Five children sit on a sunny porch with a favorite babysitter.  When the babysitter’s skateboarding cohort whooshes in, the fun begins!  Out comes the box of special beads and a jewel-crusted magnifying glass.  Looking through the glass at each bead they see a letter, starting an adventure into the world of an artist whose name starts with that letter.  When the bead goes on a string, the magic begins. –from the ArtObet website

Our Thoughts: To say I was impressed with this DVD is an understatement! My kids were exposed to famous artist in a relevant, yet memorable way. I was amazed that even my 4 year olds were chanting along with some of the poems written for each of the artists! 

I was most impressed when, thanks to ArtObet, my daughter recognized one of Edgar Degas’ paintings in her dance class! I just love when my kids are able to take something that they have learned and associate it with their everyday interactions and experiences!

In fact, we so far as to take one of the suggestions from teacher Eleanor Palm. We talked about how Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel and experienced what it was like painting upside down!

093    097

My daughter had a blast, although she did say that she could not imagine painting the entire ceiling upside down! 

ArtObet is the first in the Little Great Thinkers™ Series created to inspire the great thinker in us all. I, for one, cannot wait for more DVDs in this series!

Giveaway Info:

{Giveaway has closed}

Would you like to win the ArtObet DVD? I have the opportunity to give away a copy to one of my readers! The first and mandatory entry is to visit the ArtObet site and leave a comment telling me your favorite artist included on the DVD. 

Optional (Additional) Entries: The following are additional ways that you can enter to win. However, you MUST complete the mandatory entry above. (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!)

  • Subscribe to Mama Jenn via RSS and/or via email and leave a comment letting me know that you do. Leave a comment for EACH follow or subscription. (max 2 entries) 
  • “Like” ArtObet on Facebook AND/OR “Like” Mama Jenn on Facebook. Leave a comment for EACH like. (max 2 entries)
  • Follow @ArtObet on Twitter AND/OR @MamaJennBlogs on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know that you do. Leave a separate comment for EACH follow. (max 2 entries)

The giveaway ends at midnight on Wednesday, March 21st! Giveaway is for US residents only. Winners will be randomly selected and emailed. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and a way for me to contact you in case you win!

Can’t Wait to Win?

You can purchase ArtObet on Amazon or from the ArtObet site for $19.95.

This product was given to me for review/giveaway purposes. I do not have to return the product to the vendor and I was not paid for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Category: Art Activities
Previous Post:Moments to Remember: Notes from Principal Daddy
Next Post:The Child Training Bible {Review & Giveaway}

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  1. Rebekah

    March 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I liked Mama Jenn on FB.

    Reply
  2. Rebekah

    March 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I liked ArtObet on FB.

    Reply
  3. Rebekah

    March 16, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    I already subscribe to Mama Jenn by email.

    Reply
  4. Rebekah

    March 16, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I love Monet!

    Reply
  5. Kelly

    March 16, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I follow Mama Jenn on twitter.

    Reply
  6. Kelly

    March 16, 2012 at 2:29 am

    I like Mama Jenn on Facebook

    Reply
  7. Kelly

    March 16, 2012 at 2:28 am

    I subscribe via RSS

    Reply
  8. Kelly

    March 16, 2012 at 2:28 am

    I subscribe via email

    Reply
  9. Kelly

    March 16, 2012 at 2:27 am

    I like Monet the best.

    Reply
  10. Kala

    March 16, 2012 at 2:24 am

    I like Mama Jenn on FB (Kala Thomas DeMeyere)

    Reply
  11. Kala

    March 16, 2012 at 2:23 am

    I like Artobet on FB (Kala Thomas DeMeyere)

    Reply
  12. Kala

    March 16, 2012 at 2:22 am

    I subscribe via email

    Reply
  13. Kala

    March 16, 2012 at 2:22 am

    I’ve always loved Monet’s work!!

    Reply
  14. Ellie

    March 16, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Monet has always been my favorite!

    Reply
  15. Karminmari

    March 16, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I like Artobet on Facebook.

    Reply
  16. Karminmari

    March 16, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I like you on Facebook.

    Reply
  17. Mama Flock

    March 16, 2012 at 12:22 am

    I love so many of these artists! But for the purposes of an entry, I guess I’ll choose Georgia O’Keeffe. I want this dvd for our homeschool! Thank you for the review.

    Reply
  18. Mama Flock

    March 16, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I love so many of these artists. But I guess for entry-sake, I’ll pick Georgia O’Keeffe. 🙂 I definitely want this dvd for our homeschool!! Thank you for the review.

    Reply
  19. Karminmari

    March 16, 2012 at 12:19 am

    I subscribe to your blog via email.

    Reply
  20. Karminmari

    March 16, 2012 at 12:19 am

    I prefer van Gogh!

    Reply
  21. Mnovecosky

    March 15, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I liked Mama Jenn (on FB) from the beginning- love you site and your posts.

    Reply
  22. Mnovecosky

    March 15, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    I liked Artobet on Facebook!

    Reply
  23. Mnovecosky

    March 15, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    I love Monet! Honestly I love a least half of the artists on the list. Looking forward to seeing this DVD.

    Reply
  24. Aimee

    March 15, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I like Mama Jenn on facebook (and I am so thankful for what I have learned from you!!)

    Reply
  25. Shanna Carlton

    March 15, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I like ArtOBet on FB.

    Reply
  26. Aimee

    March 15, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I liked Artobet on facebook!

    Reply
  27. Shanna Carlton

    March 15, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I like you on FB.

    Reply
  28. Shanna Carlton

    March 15, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    E-mail subscriber to Mama Jenn

    Reply
  29. Aimee

    March 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I subscribe by email!

    Reply
  30. Shanna Carlton

    March 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I like Vincent Van Gogh

    Reply
  31. Aimee

    March 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    So many of my favorites were featured…Van Gogh, Cassat, and Manet, that it is hard to choose THE one! I loved the painting by Mary Cassat, though…I could settle for that being my favorite. Thanks for introducing us all to these DVD’s!

    Reply
  32. Wendi

    March 15, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I Like Mama Jenn on Facebook.

    Reply
  33. Wendi

    March 15, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I subscribe to Mama Jenn via email.

    Reply
  34. Wendi

    March 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Wow! I am loving this dvd too. Thank you for the review as we aer beginning our artist studies and this will be a great addition. So many unheard of artists. I would have to pick Mary Cassatt as she has one painting that so reminds me of my daughter when she was little.

    Reply
  35. JuRita Buckout

    March 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    forgot the mandatory entry.. sorry! i really like Elizabeth Nourse painting.. but there are so many good ones to choose from!

    Reply
  36. JuRita Buckout

    March 15, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Like Artobet on FB 🙂

    Reply
  37. JuRita Buckout

    March 15, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    LIke you on FB 🙂

    Reply
  38. JuRita Buckout

    March 15, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Follow you via email 🙂

    Reply
  39. JuRita Buckout

    March 15, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Jenn! follow via RSS 🙂

    Reply
  40. jinx1069

    March 15, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Subscribed to Mama Jenn through Google 🙂

    Reply
  41. jinx1069

    March 15, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Like Mama Jenn on FB.:)

    Reply
  42. jinx1069

    March 15, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Like ArtObet on FB. 🙂

    Reply
  43. jinx1069

    March 15, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I would have to say that my favorite is Mary Cassatt.

    Reply
  44. Brandy

    March 15, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I like artobet on facebook.

    Reply
  45. Brandy

    March 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I subscribe to Mama Jenn via email.

    Reply
  46. Brandy

    March 15, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Mary Cassatt and Monet. I love impressionist painting.

    Reply
  47. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Have subscribed through email.

    Reply
  48. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Read Mama Jenn through my Google Reader (RSS Feed).

    Thanks for all you share.

    Reply
  49. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Following Mama Jenn on Twitter.

    Reply
  50. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Following ArtOBet on Twitter.

    Reply
  51. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Liked Mama Jenn on FB.

    Reply
  52. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Liked ArtOBet on FB.

    Reply
  53. Jennifer Nebeker

    March 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I’ve always loved the impressionists since I had a chance to see them on exhibit in San Francisco. I’d also like to share with my daughter the women artists, such as Mary Cassat and Georgia O’Keefe. We’re studying Leonardo Da Vinci next school year, and I can’t wait.

    Reply
  54. Mindy C.

    March 15, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I now like Artobet on FB

    Reply
  55. Mindy C.

    March 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I suscribe to Mama Jenn via RSS (NetNewsWire)

    Reply
  56. Mindy C.

    March 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I am unfamiliar with many of these artists, but have always loved Van Gogh’s paintings especially Starry Night. We would enjoy learning more about art through this intriguing dvd.

    Reply
  57. Kathey Chellsen

    March 15, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I liked ArtOrbet on facebook
    Kathey

    Reply
  58. Kathey Chellsen

    March 15, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I liked mamajenn on facebook
    Kathey

    Reply
  59. Kathey

    March 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    i WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Jacopo della Quercia HIS SCULPTURES LOOK VERY INTERESTING. Would love to win.
    Kathey

    Reply
  60. Rachel Keeler

    March 15, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Monet has always been my favorite!

    Reply
  61. Rachel Keeler

    March 15, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I like Mama Jenn on FB

    Reply
  62. Suzanne Ruckman

    March 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I follow you on twitter

    Reply
  63. Suzanne Ruckman

    March 15, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I like artobet on facebook.

    Reply
  64. Suzanne Ruckman

    March 15, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    I like you on facebook.

    Reply
  65. Suzanne Ruckman

    March 15, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I love Monet!

    Reply
  66. Hydrangeas and harmony

    March 15, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    I’m a total Impressionist lover so my fav artist on the DVD would have to be Monet. 🙂

    Reply
  67. Hydrangeas and harmony

    March 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I subscribe to you via RSS. Great Giveaway—thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  68. Mamataylor6

    March 15, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    I get your emails and follow you on FB too! some great info

    Reply
  69. Mamataylor

    March 15, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I love most of the known artist but Auguste Rodin is the one I would like to know more about! My kids would love this.

    Reply
  70. Jessica8184

    March 15, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I follow you via email.

    Reply
  71. Jessica8184

    March 15, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I like you on facebook.

    Reply
  72. Jessica8184

    March 15, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Saint George and the Dragon is my favorite because it depicts a true story, which solidifies aspects of the Bible, namely the 6 days of Creation. The word “dinosaur” was not invented until the 1800s & the word “dragon” was used previously in older versions of the Bible. 🙂

    Reply
  73. Renee K.

    March 15, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I am an Google subscriber.

    Reply
  74. Renee K.

    March 15, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I am a follower by email.

    Reply
  75. Renee K.

    March 15, 2012 at 11:14 am

    It would have to be Mary Cassatt. Last year we did a study about her. We had a special exhibit come to town on her. We loved it. The kids still bring it up the study and exhibit often.

    Reply
  76. ReneeK

    March 15, 2012 at 11:11 am

    We did a study about Mary Cassatt last year. We had a special exhibit come into town on her. The kids enjoyed it a lot. They still talk about it.

    Reply
  77. Jsqueen

    March 15, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I like Mary Cassatt the best.

    Reply
  78. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I follow Mama Jenn on Twitter (@SisterSchool)

    Reply
  79. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:44 am

    I follow Artobet on Twitter. (@SisterSchool)

    Reply
  80. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:43 am

    I like Mama Jenn on Facebook.

    Reply
  81. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:43 am

    I like Artobet on Facebook.

    Reply
  82. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:43 am

    I subscribe to your blog via email as well.

    Reply
  83. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:42 am

    I subscribe to your blog via Google Reader.

    Reply
  84. Christie Hepburn

    March 15, 2012 at 4:41 am

    I love Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. The color and movement is exceptional!

    Reply

Sidebar

Mama Jenn Headshot

Hi there! I'm Jennifer (aka Mama Jenn).

My goal is to help you homeschool with both ease and creativity! Read more here>>
My Father's World Homeschool Curriculum [FREE Printables]
The last homeschool planner I will ever need!
Education Cubes _ Learn More!
Six Ways We Make Spelling Easy

Search

Explore…

Explore Mama Jenn's Blog

Copyright © 2008–2023 Mama Jenn · All Rights Reserved.
Clipart Copyright © 2023 Vital Imagery Ltd & GraphicsFactory.com
Contact | Disclosure Policy | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy


Visit My Other Sites: