Learning Rocks, Vol. 1

PreS-Gr 2—Children's singer/songwriter Jack Hartmann performs 11 of his math-related songs with vigor and enthusiasm. Featuring a variety of musical styles, from rap to country, the songs introduce and reinforce concepts such as counting to 100 by 1's and 2's, shapes, number concepts, patterns, and days of the week. The numbers are catchy and Hartmann throws himself into the performances. What's even better, each song is clearly designed for audience participation and, in most of them, children are shown moving to the beat. Everyone watching will want to join in. This is exactly the sort of thing preschool and kindergarten teachers desire when teaching basic concepts—a program that involves whole body learning that also lets students get the wiggles out. Both schools and families will find this an enjoyable, active way to learn.—Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary, Federal Way, WA