The Adventures of Scuba Jack

The Adventures of Scuba Jack is a new, interactive DVD series for preschool aged children that combines education and entertainment through the use of animation, puppets and live actors. The concept was created by Beth Costanzo, the owner of two preschools, and the DVD’s actually simulate a day at pre-school. They engage young children through stories & activities, and in addition to their main topic of instruction (Tide Pools, in the first episode) also improves their letter and word recognition, basic arithmetic, classification, fine motor and gross motor skills.

The cast of characters, including Ms. Beth – the Pre-School Teacher, Scuba Jack – the knowledgeable underwater adventurer who visits the classroom to take the students on ocean adventures, Paco the Pelican – a talking pelican who teaches the children a new Spanish word each day and many more quirky folks, are not professional actors or professionally filmed by any stretch of the imagination. While that got on my nerves ever so slightly, my kids and their preschool aged friends who spend their days here have asked to watch Scuba Jack at least twice a day, every day, since the DVD showed up a week ago. They’ve learned some very interesting ocean facts and it’s even brought out some more realistic imaginative play with their sea creature toys. While shopping recently, my son blurted out something or other about tide pools and told me that he likes “all sorts of adventures” and “gathering on the rocks.” This stuff sticks.

The DVD ($20 in the Scuba Jack shop, along with a ton of other cool stuff) comes with “Under the A-B-Seas,” an awesome colouring book (& crayons!) that features an ocean creature for each letter of the alphabet. They’re line-drawn (read: easy to copy for the kids to use more than once) and each is accompanied by an interlined label for the creature in a dotted font for the child to trace. It’s an awesome colouring book and would be a great addition to an ocean theme in a preschool/kindergarten classroom or homeschooling home.

So, while I don’t really want to watch this show every day anymore, I’m thrilled to use it and especially the colouring book in my classroom and in my home.

Parents and caregivers can download episode specific learning activities from the Scuba Jack website that create a unique, interactive pre-school experience for their youngster.

Win it! We’ve got a DVD/colouring book pack to give away. To enter, leave a comment on this post before noon mst on May 20, 2009.

CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED

May 13th, 2009 in DVDs, Educational, For PreSchoolers (3+), Giveaway! |

73 Responses to “ The Adventures of Scuba Jack ”

1. # 1 susan Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 12:52 am

   We are surrounded by the ocean where we live and this would be a wonderful learning tool (and fun too)!

2. # 2 chelle Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 4:13 am

   OOoo what fun!

3. # 3 Meredith Rogen Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 5:56 am

   What a fun giveaway, thanks!

4. # 4 Bridget Stevens Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 6:54 am

   oh man, my little learner would love that, he’s totally curious!

5. # 5 Mary A Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 11:56 am

   It looks like my guy would really enjoy this. Thanks for the giveaway.

6. # 6 Ann Fantom Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

   I would love to win this for my daughter. Please enter me.

7. # 7 Andrew Gordon Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

   count me in

8. # 8 Stephanie V Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 3:05 pm

   very cool!

9. # 9 Anne Says:
   May 13th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

   My grandchildren would love this! We live on an island and the kids are forever at the beach!

   Thanks

   nancyrobster@gmail.com

10. # 10 susan varney Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    i would love this for my son mverno@roadrunner.com

11. # 11 Denyse Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I’d love to win this for the kids.

12. # 12 Michelle Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I’ve got two curious boys here who would love this. Thank you for the chance to win it.

13. # 13 Michelle Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I am a subscriber

14. # 14 Elaine R Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    This sounds really interesting for my nephew!

15. # 15 Sharon Fairclough Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    It sounds likea great way to introduce a pre schooler to daily activites in school woudl make a great gift for my god son. Thanks for the giveaway

    sharr1226 at yahoo dot com

16. # 16 Audra Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    This would be a great learning tool! We just moved from a beach on the West Coast to one on the East Coast.

17. # 17 Jessica T Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    My son would love this! It looks great!

18. # 18 Annette Scarpa Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I’d love to see this. Sounds interesting.

19. # 19 Tracey Byram Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 6:12 am

    Liz and Tristan would really enjoy this.

20. # 20 hminnesota Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 6:30 am

    my younger one would love this.thanks

21. # 21 damon Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 8:00 am

    This would be great for the kids.

22. # 22 pam Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 8:25 am

    My son would love this.

23. # 23 jan koontz Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 8:43 am

    little marc would love this prize

24. # 24 Erica G Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am

    My girls would love this!

25. # 25 Erica G Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 9:11 am

    I subscribe.

26. # 26 dianne Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I’d love this for my grand children.

27. # 27 Linda Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 9:47 am

    My grandson would have loads of fun with this!

28. # 28 Ellen C. Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    My son would love this. Thanks for the chance.

29. # 29 Teresa Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Dvd/book interaction…perfect education tool!

30. # 30 c. clemens Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    my kids love to color.

31. # 31 Rosey Says:
    May 15th, 2009 at 5:43 am

    I have two children in the house that would love these items!

32. # 32 beth shepherd Says:
    May 15th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you for a great giveaway. I would love to win. Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

33. # 33 bridget Says:
    May 15th, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    My son would love this. He is not going to preschool yet but he is very interested in everything his older sister get to do.

34. # 34 Djp Says:
    May 15th, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    thanks for the chance

35. # 35 michele anne Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    my neice and nephew would like this a lot….would love to wind and give it to them

36. # 36 Chrissy McPherson Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    My daughter loves water and fishes so this would be perfect for her and would give her something to do and learn while big bubba is at school.

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!!

    from1mom2another@msn.com

37. # 37 Cynthia Shern Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    This is very interesting. I would like to see Lots and Lots of these type dvds on all subjects with reusable curriculum like the coloring book and maybe workbook pages. It proves education should be fun at all times.

38. # 38 emily l Says:
    May 17th, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    My son would love this!

39. # 39 TRACY HEYER Says:
    May 17th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    The kids would love this.

40. # 40 Sherri B. Says:
    May 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    My godson would love this. He is fascinated by all things that have to do with water. Thanks for the chance!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

41. # 41 ky2here Says:
    May 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Bring on Scuba Jack. Thanks for the opportunity.

42. # 42 Ed Nemmers Says:
    May 18th, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    Happy Monday!

43. # 43 Christine Says:
    May 18th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    My son would really like this! thanks for the chance!

44. # 44 Christine Says:
    May 18th, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I am a subscriber. Thanks!

45. # 45 Melissa Barnes Says:
    May 18th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Love Scuba Jack – my 7 & 4 year old would love this

46. # 46 Molly Capel Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am

    What a cool prize!

47. # 47 Erma Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 4:37 am

    I would love the chance to win, thanks.

48. # 48 Kelly F Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 5:32 am

    This looks like a lot of fun. It reminds me of Scuba Steve from the movie Big Daddy haha

49. # 49 Lisa Taylor Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 8:11 am

    My son would love this lezanac@yahoo.com

50. # 50 Jennifer Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am

    enter me

51. # 51 Andria Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am

    I would love a chance to win. Thank you.

52. # 52 Laura G Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    i’d love this for my nephew

53. # 53 Ed Nemmers Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Spring!

54. # 54 Ellie W Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. My little grandson would love this. Please enter me.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

55. # 55 Diane Baum Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Fun and learning together!

56. # 56 Lu Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    My grandson Jackson would just love this. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

57. # 57 Phillip Fry Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I’d love to win this for my nephew.

58. # 58 Pamela S Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    I love items that are educational yet fun for kids!!

59. # 59 bobv Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    My granddaughter would love this, enter me please

60. # 60 Rosanne Says:
    May 19th, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    That is just too cool. My son would love this

61. # 61 kathy pease Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 5:30 am

    Thanks for the GREAT giveaway
    please count me in

62. # 62 amy delong Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 6:27 am

    my 2 sons would really enjoy this!

    ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

63. # 63 Veronica Garrett Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 6:58 am

    What a fun way for children to learm

64. # 64 Sheila H Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 7:11 am

    Thanks for the chance! My daughter would love this!

65. # 65 sandra Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am

    sounds like a fun set

66. # 66 Nanette Olson Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 8:39 am

    My grandson would love this.

67. # 67 Keith D. Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 9:48 am

    My son, Jack Thomas, would love this activity book.

68. # 68 Tammy Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Thank you for the chance to win. My almost 3 year old nephew would love this.

    http://www.threedifferentdirections.com

69. # 69 Angela Winesburg Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I would love to win this for my little cousin! Thanks

70. # 70 Gianna Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    My kids would love this.. Please enter me

71. # 71 Travis McKellar Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Awesome contest. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

72. # 72 Renee We Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Grandma lives on the ocean front.

73. # 73 Amy Tucker Says:
    May 20th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Thank you for the great prize. I love to read my son will love this.
    Great blog and site.

    Amy (amyinkamloops @ gmail.com)

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