So Big - Activity Songs For Little Ones

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Hap Palmer pioneered the integration of music and movement in the area of early childhood education. His songs enhance the development of motor skills, language acquisition, reading readiness, and math concepts as well as nurture the imaginative process and encourage creative problem solving. His widespread popularity in schools and day-care centers for over twenty years, has made him a living legend within the teaching community for young children.

Album Description
These easy to learn activity songs are designed for pre-school and primary grade learners. They tap children's natural desire to move, sing and make-believe. From a tiny chick curled inside an egg, to the vigorous movements of a galloping pony, a full range of images and movement possibilities are explored. While clapping, stamping, turning, reaching, falling, throwing, catching, bending, twisting, crawling, walking, hoppping, running and soaring, the whole child is engaged in developing movement skills, enriching language, experiencing basic math and science concepts, and stimulating imaginative powers.

Tracks:

So Happy You're Here
Five Little Monkeys
I'm a Pretzel
So Big
Rock and Roll Freeze Dance
Baby Chickie
When I'm Down I Get Up and Dance
Ten Wiggle Worms (Part I)
Ten Wiggle Worms (Part II)
Jack in the Box
Growing
Bluegrass Jamboree
Teddy Bear Playtime
Put Your Hands in the Air
Big Things Come From Little Things You Do

Album Description

These easy to learn activity songs are designed for pre-school and primary grade learners. They tap children's natural desire to move, sing and make-believe. From a tiny chick curled inside an egg, to the vigorous movements of a galloping pony, a full range of images and movement possibilities are explored. While clapping, stamping, turning, reaching, falling, throwing, catching, bending, twisting, crawling, walking, hoppping, running and soaring, the whole child is engaged in developing movement skills, enriching language, experiencing basic math and science concepts, and stimulating imaginative powers.

Customer Reviews:

so big.......2007-05-21

I thought this cd was not bad, there are some great songs to use with your own kids, but I teach a mommy and me class, and I found this a little too repetitive and slow. Nice for really young ones.

Great CD.......2006-01-07

I wasn't sure if I should buy this CD because there are no samples available, but I did and it turned out to be a good buy. Hap Palmer sings good songs and has a soothing voice. My daughter is 21 months and likes the CD. My nephew is 5 years and loves the song Rock and Roll Freeze Dance. I recently purchased another Hap Palmer CD and I'm excited to hear it.

Best childrens songs!.......2005-09-08

My children love this cd. During our move recently this cd was misplaced and my children miss the songs. These songs are fun and silly. I even enjoy singing with my kids. The singing is not cheesy or irratating to an adults ears. If you don't have this cd you are missing out on the best cd for children.

so happy hap's here!.......2004-01-18

Hap Palmer's calming voice and catchy lyrics are infectous. Children can easily pick up the fingerplay directions in these songs.
Every song has educational & fun potential. A teacher/parent could use this cd to encourage gross motor skills, listening/following directions, learning body parts, etc, or just plain having a blast!

The titles are of the songs are easily remembered by kids ( I'm a pretzel, Jack in the box...) and soon you'll be fielding requests for their favorites!

Whether you teach or have kids or even babysit this cd is great addition to your collection.

Top Notch Music for young kids.......2003-04-18

I bought this tape to use with a pre-school class. Sometimes CD's do not meet my expectations. Not true with this one. It is excellent and I use it a lot.

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