Can a Cherry Pie Wave Goodbye? Songs for Learning

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. Teachers have used his music for more than two generations to teach letters, numbers, phonics, days of the week, colors, shapes and more. A third generation of children are now learning with his songs and movement innovations. An accomplished musician, singer/songwriter and educator, Hap Palmer has written and recorded over 300 songs for children, including thirty-one recordings for early childhood and movement education. His multiple skilled talent on guitar, bass, percussion, saxophone, and clarinet can be heard on his various recordings. His Baby Songs live-action music video series for young children has sold over 2 million units. Hap's recordings and videos have received numerous honors including the Parents' Choice Award, the American Library Association Notable Designation, the National Association of Parent Publications Award, and the American Video Award. As a teacher of teachers, Hap has taught classes and workshops for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the University of California at Los Angeles Education Extension, the Los Angeles City Schools, the Georgia Pre School Association, the Oklahoma Early Childhood Association, the New England Kindergarten Conference, and many other school districts and educational organizations throughout the nation. Using his background in music, education, and dance, he is able to help teachers find innovative, imaginative and fun ways to teach their students with enjoyable music and lyrics that children love to listen to over and over again. With a Masters Degree in Dance Education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a love of music, Hap Palmer has given the world of early childhood education and young children a lasting gift of learning that has spanned the generations. LABEL COMMENTS: Hap Palmer is an innovator in the use of music and movement to teach basic skills and encourage the use of imagination and creativity. A songwriter, musician, singer, dancer and educator, he conducts workshops and presents concerts throughout the nation. He has taught courses for various education extension programs, and directed classes in creative movement for children, physical fitness, and tap dance. He has also performed with the UCLA Dance Company, and the Pierce College Dance Theater. His educational background includes an M.A. in Dance Education from the University of California at Los Angeles. His recordings and videos have received numerous honors including the Parents' Choice Award, the American Library Association Notable Recording designation, the American Library Association Best of the Best for Children, the National Parenting Publications Award, and the American Video Award. Product Description Young children learn best by doing and Hap Palmer's songs invite active involvement in mastering a wealth of vocabulary. Music, movement and social interaction come together in a joyous celebration of learning. Subjects include colors, numbers, letters, phonics, days of the week, animals, opposites occupations and body awareness. From the Label A gleeful children's chorus joins Hap Palmer in songs of early education - letters, numbers, phonics, days of the week, colors, animals, and more. Palmer is a singer and producer whose work belongs on everyone's shelves.
ASIN: B00000HZ8S
VSKU: DBV.B00000HZ8S.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Palmer, Hap
Binding: Audio cd
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