What it is:
- The CDs
- The Workbooks
- The Workshop
'sing to me® - infants', 'sing to me® - toddlers' and 'sing to me® - preschoolers' is a collection of over 80 songs on three CDs to sing to 0-6yr olds.
You can also purchase 'sing to me® - infants and toddlers which is a double CD containing an abridged version of the infant and toddler CDs. All CDs feature
- lyrics about every day things children do (or you wish they would do) - bathing, eating, nappies etc
- original songs sung in an Australian accent
- irreverent and funny
- short, catchy, easy to learn
What it is not:
- Nursery rhymes
- Dance music (though children do like to dance to it)
- Sweet and gentle lullabies (well there is one lullaby that snuck in there)
Instead it is a collection of practical, but slightly mad songs about things at the centre of little children's lives, poo, food, shoes and socks, prams, nappies, baths…..
Why that's good:
Nearly all children love two things, songs and the people big enough to sing them to them. These songs are written to help you interact with children. They work best when you sing them, even if you can't sing to save yourself. And because the songs are about things you do all the time with children, you get plenty of chances to sing them. Plus they may actually know what you are talking about and hopefully learn a few things along the way.
Singing to children can help them:
- remember things
- relax
- bond with you
- develop language and neural skills
- and have fun
Children remember song lyrics so you may as well kill two birds with one stone and sing songs that will help teach them things you would like them to remember. For example, I used one of these songs to teach my son the steps in going to the toilet. Others I have used to remind myself to dry all the hard to reach places on a baby that if you forget go a bit skanky.
As long as the songs are short enough and fun enough for you and your child to remember, there are endless possibilities for music to be the parent's or carer's friend!
The Workbook
The Sing to Me - Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers workbooks are three eighty page manuals including the musical scores and guitar chords for all songs on the CDs, plus tips on ideal situations to sing them and accompanying hand movements / adaptations etc. Ideal for early child hood teachers, carers, musicians and people who want to get the most out of every note!
The Workshop
The Seven Secrets of Great Songs for Children is a workshop for parents and carers showing how singing can make caring for children easier.
Add a new tool to your caring kit.
Learn in an interactive and fun way:
- seven secrets of great songs for children
- how singing to children can make caring easier
- how and when to sing the hilarious and helpful songs on the Sing to Me collection
About the presenter:
Ann Austin Ann Austin combines three jobs: mother, corporate manager and singer song writer of children's music. Ann has written and published over 80 songs to sing to 0-6yr olds based on their everyday experiences in the 'sing to me' collection. She has more than 20 years experience in training, facilitating and public speaking in shcools and the business community sectors in Australia and over seas. She has been publicly performing as a singer since the age of ten.
Workshops include a double CD, conditions apply.
To find out more or book a workshop, contact Ann Austin at info@singtome.com.au
