Amish Children

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Summary: Quaint, interesting, fun to watch
Review: I purchased this DVD to use in an upcoming unit of study with my second graders as we prepare for a field trip to Lancaster, PA. Originally, I was attracted by the 35 minute length, and the focus of "Amish Children." I was very disappointed after viewing this video. It has very little professional qualities and comes off as someone's vacation home video. Most scenes are shot from a moving car window. The amish children all seem to be looking at the camera in a bewildered way. The narration is somewhat monotone. I will still share it with my students but fear the 35 minutes will be too long for them to bear.(...)

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Summary: Save Your Money $29.95 (Cover Price $14.99)
Review: I purchased this DVD to use in an upcoming unit of study with my second graders as we prepare for a field trip to Lancaster, PA. Originally, I was attracted by the 35 minute length, and the focus of "Amish Children." I was very disappointed after viewing this video. It has very little professional qualities and comes off as someone's vacation home video. Most scenes are shot from a moving car window. The amish children all seem to be looking at the camera in a bewildered way. The narration is somewhat monotone. I will still share it with my students but fear the 35 minutes will be too long for them to bear.(...)

Rating:
Summary: Quaint, interesting, fun to watch
Review: This video really shows what it must be like to be an Amish child growing up in the country on a farm. It starts with delightful scenes of Amish children watching and helping at a barn raising. I also enjoyed watching the Amish boys and girls playing at school and at home, helping with farming chores, singing to entertain guests at the family catering business, it's filled with scenes that take you back to a time of innocence and natural living that most of us never experienced but after watching this video wish we had. Some of the footage is just stunningly beautiful and some of it looks a little amateurish but it's still fun to watch.