This excellent "introduction to learning" covers awareness of body image and the body's position in space, identification of body places, objects in relation to body planes, body part identification, movements of the body,... more » feelings and moods.« less
This excellent "introduction to learning" covers awareness of body image and the body's position in space, identification of body places, objects in relation to body planes, body part identification, movements of the body, feelings and moods.
"I have So Big and this CD by Hap Palmer. In general, I like Hap Palmer's songs because they are catchy and not tied-in to product promotions (like Disney and others). He produces songs enjoyable for all of my children, and I have to admit, I find myself singing along, too.This CD contains several "self-awareness" types of songs. I have a child on the autistic spectrum, and I found the songs on feelings to be especially useful. The overall message of these songs is to learn about yourself and be satisfied that you are who you are. These are particularly important concepts for an autistic child.I am such a fan of Hap Palmer, that I suspect I'll eventually own all of his music."
Hap Palmer's "Getting to Know Myself"
06/11/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Hap Palmer lends his gentle voice and melodies to a fabulous collection of songs here. They incorporate enough movement to maintain interest, but at intervals that will not cause things to detiorate into bedlam. I've used this collection with a class of 35 3 to 6 year olds at a Montessori school--it was our "morning warm-up." We especially liked "Turn-a-round." This collection enhances listening skills."
Preschool teacher and fan
11/26/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this cd, and have used it for several years in my classroom of three year olds. The kids love the music, especially Sammy. Shake something is fun too. I also have a 22 year old assistant teacher who loves this cd so much that she says she is going to bring it to a nightclub so she can bust it out on the dance floor to the song Left and Right. Way to go Hap!"
Great CD!
J. Derbin | 08/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My son is autistic and was in the public special education since he was 2 1/2. They used this CD so I wanted to buy it myself. I think it is great, I even found myself getting into it!"
Great movement activities for children 2-6
shanti1 | Lansing, MI USA | 03/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a children's yoga and movement teacher and I ordered this CD to help add variety to my lessons. The music is fun, the movement activites are varied and do-able for even very young children and the songs are an appropriate length.
Great for rainy-day fun as well. A must for preschool teachers and day care providers!"