Tunes for Teaching Gazette, Summer 2011
Summertime Fun GALORE!

Dear Laurie Monopoli

We can’t always make it to the beach and enjoy the water and sand. So, bring the beach home to the kids! Begin by filling a small kiddie pool or large plastic container with water or sand. In the water you can add to the fun by tossing in some plastic measuring cups, spoons, ladles, boats, baby dolls, sponges, a toy fishing pole and plastic fish. In the sand children will enjoy plastic sifters, shovels, rakes, buckets and trucks. Use your imagination; just make sure your items are child safe.

Sift and Splash is a CD filled with songs and activities created specifically for sand and water play. You will add a new blast of creative learning, science, math, social interaction and fun to your sand and water play. This collection of interactive songs and activities will invite children to play-a-long as they sift, shape, pour and scoop.

Listen to song samples from "Sift and Splash"



Summer Camp Activities

Summer camps are a great opportunity for children to stay active, explore, have fun and make new friends. Theme planning is a great way to unite children in a multi-sensory experience where children can explore, play and learn.

Summer Dance Party

Who can resist a party? Especially a party where the kids can participate in everything from creating the decorations, preparing the food and even designing their own outfits!

DANCE MUSIC: Get them swinging and boogying to the beat by using songs from an era such as the 60’s flower power, disco 70’s or go for an 80's theme with a rockin' dance party. Add some fun props like hula hoops, scarves and rhythm instruments.

SNACKS: Healthy Elvis Sandwiches, Fruity Punch and Sushi Dessert Treats.

Follow this link to print out recipe cards for these and other healthy snack recipes children can make. Recipes are located on page 15 of the Kindness Counts curriculum.

DECORATIONS: Make a disco ball by covering a large Styrofoam ball with aluminum foil. Insert an open hanger so the hook is facing up and hang it in the center of the room. Children can make paper chain streamers using strips of colorful construction paper.

ART: Craft your groovy attire by making simple tie dye shirts using 100% cotton, white t-shirts and Tulip One Step Dye Kits, which can be found at most craft stores. They contain everything needed to create several shirts. You simply water down your t-shirt, add cold water to the dye bottle and decorate. The kits come in a variety of vibrant colors. This is permanent dye so use all necessary precautions to protect the space, surface and children from possible spills and splashes. Accessories can include colorful bandanas, funky glasses and groovy beads.

GAMES: Twister, Hopscotch, Telephone and Red Light/Green Light.
Follow this link to full illustrated versions of all Learning Station printable activity pages.



Look what's NEW!

#1 Best Kid’s Songs!
Action & Learning Fun for Kids

AWARD WINNER!
Creative Child Magazine - 2011 CD OF THE YEAR AWARD

Imagine the fun it would be to share treasured camp songs from your childhood with your own children. You won’t be able to resist joining in with your kids for these lively dances, sing and play along activities, and tunes. Includes the popular songs, Make New Friends, Boom Chicka Boom, I Love the Mountains, Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends, Fred the Moose, Ain’t it Great to be Crazy, Go Bananas, Wishy Washy Washer Women, Baby Shark and many more!

This CD is part of The Learning Station’s campaign that supports, Healthy Music for a Child’s Heart, Body and Mind!

Includes booklet with lyrics and instructions. Available in 2 formats: CD and Download

Click here to listen to song samples from #1 Best Kid’s Songs!



Summer TOP PICK Fan Video!

Tony Chestnut

Tony Chestnut is a popular song performed by children at family performances and graduations. This preschool program really practiced the movements for this song. They don’t miss a word, beat or a step -- even when the song picks up speed!

Watch the Tony Chestnut Preschool Video on YouTube


Remember, if you have a video posted online of you or your children performing a Learning Station song send the link to TheLearningStation@cfl.rr.com. If we choose your video to post online or in our newsletter you will receive a Learning Station CD or tee shirt!


Want to be famous? Do you have funny, silly or interesting pictures of your kids enjoying summer?

Please share the fun and you will be in the running to win a #1 Best Kid’s Songs CD! Post your pics on our Facebook page with a short caption like, “I’m so thirsty, oops!”

Winner will be chosen July 15, 2011

Post your summer pictures here










NEWS UPDATES:

SAVE THE DATE!
Celebration of Children Concert

Featuring: Ella Jenkins, Hap Palmer, Greg & Steve and The Learning Station
Emcee – Steven Spangler
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Admission is FREE to all area preschools and lower elementary schools and everyone attending the NAEYC Annual Conference and Exhibition

This concert will be held in cooperation with the NAEYC Annual Conference and Exhibition and the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC).

If you would like information about reserving seats please call 1.800.789.9990 or email TheLearningStation@cfl.rr.com.

Visit The Learning Station on YouTube

Coming July 2011, The Learning Station’s YouTube channel will host mini music and movement workshop presentations, music videos of our most popular songs, song demonstrations and much more! During your YouTube visit you can interact, post comments, participate in activities and share your thoughts and ideas.

YouTube is now showing, The Book About Tony Chestnut



We hope you can join us for one of these Learning Station 2011 upcoming events!
• Frog Street Splash Conference – July 7-9 – San Antonio, Texas
• Frog Street Splash Conference – July 21-23 – Dallas, Texas
• ETSU Early Childhood Conference - July 28-30 – Johnson City, Tennessee
• SASK ECEC Conference - October 22 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA
• ELC of Lake County Florida – October 27 – Tavares, Florida
• NAEYC Annual Conference and Exhibition – November 2-5 – Orlando, Florida
For more information about tour dates contact The Learning Station at 1.800.789.9990.
Words of Wisdom

“You can change the world, you can make a difference, believing in children gives you the strength to pave the way.”
- The Learning Station

From the song "Dedication to Educators" on the CD Children Love to Sing and Dance

Click here to listen to the song, Dedication to Educators.



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