Music
makes everything more fun and enjoyable. But, it can also help us learn and
grow. Incorporating music into lessons, as well as discipline, can provide the
additional context children need to remember important information and help
them process difficult or confusing emotions. Whether it’s for teaching math or
helping kids transition between tasks, music is a powerful tool teachers and
parents can use to give their kids new ways to learn. So, we’ve picked out a
few of our favorite CDs for enjoying music with kids.
All Aboard for Learning
The All Aboard for Learning music CD is filled with funky
takes on your favorite classics including “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,”
as well as fun songs explaining the five senses, numbers and letters, and more
in both English and Spanish with lyrics and activities included. This music CD
is recorded by Stephen Fite, an award-winning artist dedicated to using music
to help motivate kids to move, learn, and grow.
Hip-Hop Alphabop 2
Hip-Hop Alphabop 2 is the ultimate hip-hop album for teachers
and kids. This album from Jack Hartmann is great for helping kids learn how to
spell and sound out words while they enjoy hip-hop beats and rhythms. This will
help kids improve their listening skills, as well. This CD contains 25 fun
songs including favorites like “Jack’s Miss Mary Mack,” “Hip-Hop Tooty Ta,” “The
Cowboy Dance,” and much more.
Brain Boogie Boosters
Brain Boogie Boosters is a fantastic collection of
rockin’ tunes to help improve kids’ attention spans and impulse control, as
well as relax and de-stress their minds. These are fun, silly songs designed to
inspire kindness and love while teaching valuable lessons kids will take with
them for the rest of their lives. Some brain-boosting songs include “Nutrition
Pyramid,” “Brain Game” and “Brain Breaks,” “Watch me Listen,” and more.
Get on Board the Transition Train
Get on Board the Transition Train is another hit CD from one
our favorites, Jack Hartmann! This album helps students transition between
tasks and performing everyday activities including washing their hands,
listening quietly, and cleaning up after themselves, as well as how to be on
their best behavior. This CD has fun songs that will help teachers in the
classroom from the beginning to the end of each day.
These
albums all provide fun, positive ways to help young children understand how to
navigate several subjects including everything from behavioral issues to
learning how to remember important lessons. Check out all of our Music for kids
to find your child’s favorite new CD.
What are
your favorite ways to incorporate music into your children’s lives? Share your
stories in the comments below!
