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The best TOOL for SCHOOL! The first in this multi-interactive music series, "Smart Songs 1" introduces educational topics to young preschool through kindergarten age children in a fun-filled musical way. Kids learn about planetary orbit, planting seeds, characteristics of insects, months of the year, the four seasons, the five senses, personal safety, Spanish numbers, long vowels, counting patterns, play the popular clapping game, and more. A variety of subjects and concepts are set to lyrics that encourage children to sing along, mimic a phrase, move as directed, or shout a response. These songs provide a great foundation for what kids learn at home, as well as in school, and this producer is recognized by companies such as Scholastic, and associations such as NAPPA, for the quality, educational value or gross motor skill development that their titles offer. This is a Nov. 2003 "Children's Music Web" award winner in the "Best Educational Music" category. A quick-view teaching guide is printed on the inside cover. Guest singers are Tim Russ (Tuvok), and Robert Picardo (The Doctor) from the TV series, Star Trek: Voyager. Lyrics, teaching tips, and free educational activities can be printed from the AbridgeClub.com website, where comments and content suggestions are welcome. Recommended for age toddler and up. Also available: "Smart Songs for Kids 2", and the gross motor skill music series featured in Scholastic's "Early Childhood Today Magazine": "Hoppin' & Boppin' for Youngsters" on CD, "Animal Romp & Stomp for Kids" on CD, "Movin' & Shakin' for Youngsters" on Video and CD. From the Producers: This educational music series is designed to engage children and increase comprehension by putting subject matter to song. Parents and teachers are encouraged to introduce the subject or concept first, and then use the music (and the free activities provided on the website) to support the learning experience. This method also helps build a child's self-esteem. The CD contains some physically interactive songs, and some verbally interactive songs. Young children may require assistance or verbal prompting, and in the beginning, may only latch onto some aspect of the song that they find amusing, which is fine. They will build from there, and eventually sing the "9 Big Planets" in perfect order. Check out the artist's website: http://www.abridgeclub.com Track List: 1. Clap One to the Left 2. Nine Big Planets 3. Plant a Seed 4. Insect Acts 5. There Are 12 Months a Year 6. Days of the Week 7. Four Seasons 8. There Are 5 Senses 9. Up and Down Our Bodies 10. Off to the Doctor 11. Aeiou (short Vowels) 12. I Spy (shapes) 13. Transportation 14. Don't Talk to Strangers 15. To Cross a Street 16. If There Is a Fire 17. I Know Spanish (numbers) 18. I Know Japanese (numbers) 19. A Counting We Will Go (from 10-1) 20. A Counting We Will Go (by 2-20) 21. A Counting We Will Go (1-100)) Other Genres: |