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What Parents think about KIDS FIRST!

I've had an amazing experience with KID FIRST! so far. I absolutely love it! I remember when I first joined. (more.) Zoe Cannella, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

Zoe C. and Lin-Manuel Miranda

I found KIDS FIRST! by online research and never imagined it was going to be a total life-changing experience for my daughter. (more) Mariana Medina Cannella, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic parent

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Photo: Katherine S., Tom Hanks, Toy Story 4 Premiere.
I have learned so many important things from KIDS FIRST! The most important things are: learning a huge depth of industry knowledge, team work, accountability, how hard work pays off, commitment, time management, conversational skills, creative writing skills, peer reviewing skills, how to make friends via Zoom and how to take criticism from Ranny and the editors in stride. It’s taught me how to learn and grow with each mistake I make. Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

Nathalia J. and Kaj van der Voort

Thank you doesn’t even begin to describe how thankful Nathalia and I are. What an amazing experience KIDS FIRST! has been for us. (more) Connie Chavarria & Nathalia Jackson 

Abigail Zoe L., Justin Timberlake at Trolls premiere

I want to give KIDS FIRST! a shout out, as it's been five years now that our daughter, Abigail has been a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. We see tremendous growth in Abigail's reporting, particularly in being more articulate and poised. (more), David Lewis, Parent

Ryan R. and Mark Wahlberg

What he (Ryan) got out of that (KIDS FIRST) Boot Camp was more confidence to be able to voice what he did or didn't like about a film, DVD or anything. We love KIDS FIRST! (more), Cynthia R., Parent

Keefer B. and Gerry O. interviewing Morgan Freeman

Your program not only teaches kids how to be better communicators, more pleasant company and knowledgeable movie gurus, it gives them so much more. These kids will be able to socialize and speak properly, write great essays, participate intelligently in debates and become confident leaders. (more), Kate O., Mom, Gerry O.