My kids (4 and 6 years old) absolutely love The Chickadees! The music is cheery, funny, and the lyrics teach environmental and science themes without being preachy or stilted. I was sent their new album, called The Froggy Hop, and it didn't leave the CD player for weeks. Believe me, I tried to switch it up, but my girls begged for it to stay on.
The women of the Chikadees are on a mission to educate kids about science and the environment. “The Froggy Hop” is aimed at entertaining and enlightening children in their first few years of school. “Science was so boring for me as a kid and it made it hard for me to focus.” Lead singer Mary Karlzen explains. “I think a lot of kids have a hard time listening and learning basic facts. So why not make it fun? Learn the life cycle of a frog – and dance to it!”
You've got to love that. As a science teacher, that is music to my ears. And the Chickadees make learning science fun, lively and totally danceable.
I found my 4 year old asking me questions about hibernation, and explaining metamorphosis. The songs have addicting and singable choruses, and will get your kids up and dancing. The music ranges from a little country, pop, folk and a little bit of jazz.
*The Tadpole Wiggle
*The Hiking Song
*Hibernation
*Animal babies
*Nocturnal
*Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
*Goldfinches
*The Cardinal Song
*Maple Syrup Time
*Tiny Little Caterpillar
*Planet Protectors
I love that there is a song about maple sugar season, as that is so big here in Vermont. The CD takes the listener on a tour of nature with an emphasis on life cycles, adaptation, hibernation, habitat, bird life, being active, and protecting the earth.
Before you know it, you'll hear your kids singing about adaptation as they build with legos. It will happen naturally, as learning should.
Before you know it, you'll hear your kids singing about adaptation as they build with legos. It will happen naturally, as learning should.
Be warned, however, sleep deprived parents. When you wake up at 3am, wondering if you returned some email, paid a bill, or whatever you worry about late at night, these songs will start running in your mind. I have not found a way to stop them.
Keep in mind, though, we are raising the generation that will have to solve our most vexing environmental problems, and having more knowledge, earlier, and a sense of responsibility about caring for the earth, well, that is worth the late night auto repeats. I'm sure of it.
Okay, readers! Leave a comment on this post and let me know why you want this CD. One winner will be picked at random by a 4 year old to win a copy of The Froggy Hop. Good luck!
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Good luck. Now do the bunny hop, or the tadpole wiggle....it's never gonna stop.
** FCC guidelines: I did receive a review copy of this CD. The review committee's opinion is solely our own, and is based on our experience.
Okay, readers! Leave a comment on this post and let me know why you want this CD. One winner will be picked at random by a 4 year old to win a copy of The Froggy Hop. Good luck!
Extra entries for:
*tweeting this post
*sharing it in other ways
*signing up for weekly or monthly updates from Non-Toxic Kids
*posting about this giveaway on your blog
Just let me know in the comments!
Good luck. Now do the bunny hop, or the tadpole wiggle....it's never gonna stop.
** FCC guidelines: I did receive a review copy of this CD. The review committee's opinion is solely our own, and is based on our experience.
