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Activities inspired by Dave's songs

What sorts of things happen with you and your kids that make you feel like saying "Aw, Yuckers!"?
Make up a song about each of these things. You don't need a musical instrument; your voice and body will do fine. Get a little rhythm going with finger snaps or hand claps or thigh slaps or whatever and express yourself! You'll be amazed at how much will come out of the kids when the wheels really get rolling. You can explore different tempos and rhyme schemes; you can use melodies, monotones, and sound effects; you can be soft or loud -- there are no boundaries!

Every kid has something to say. Every kid has feelings. We all know this. Music can open the door to these thoughts and feelings and assist a child in discovering himself or herself! When these expressed thoughts and feelings are met with acceptance, the child learns to trust who he or she is. This is a wonderful thing. I've seen some very stubborn turtles poke their heads out in a songwriting session. And even those who don't are probably more likely to one day give it a try for having been in a safe place to express yourself. It's up to us to create this safe place.

NEW!

DAVE KINNOIN*’S

MUSIC-INJECTED LANGUAGE®

Care for a MIL?

A teacher workshop on how to help children become

ADVENTUROUS & COLORFUL EXPRESSERS®

(language skill development)

Hey, you want each of them to be an ACE, right?

There’s a boar named Snore at the door.

Don’t let that boar ring (bor-ing).

Be an ACE

When you write, speak, or sing.

*Dave Kinnoin has written hundreds of songs for the Muppets, Disney, and dozens of other companies big and small, and their products and shows have won dozens of national awards. He’s a Parents’ Choice Gold Award-winning recording artist for children on his independent label, Song Wizard Records, and he’s the father of middle school and high school children.

INCLUDES 15-PAGE GUIDE

CALL SONG WIZARD RECORDS AT (800) 678-7664 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK THIS WORKSHOP

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