Multiplication Mountain songs CD - a review

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Charity Grace said…
Thank you. This sounds like exactly what I've been looking for!
7:07 PM, August 09, 2009
Sarah from MusIQ HomeSchool said…
You should read this related article 'Music and the Brain: How Important is Music to Your Child’s Development?'

http://www.musiqhomeschool.com/2009/06/music-and-the-brain-how-important-is-music-to-your-child%E2%80%99s-development/
9:51 AM, August 11, 2009
mathmom said…
I found previews available here. (Also you can purchase the songs individually in mp3 format there, in case you only need a few.) It seems like a good CD for many kids. Another option is Schoolhouse Rock. I remember Hap Palmer from kindergarten!
12:11 AM, August 12, 2009
mathmom said…
I remember Hap Palmer from kindergarten (a color song/game)! I found previews available here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/happalmer38 -- you can also purchase the songs individually in MP3 format in case you only need a few. Another good option IMO is Multiplication Rock.
12:12 AM, August 12, 2009
Marnielynn said…
Hi everyone,
You should try my CD - Multiplication by Heart. I developed this while teaching in 1989 and finally decided to record it this year. You can listen to samples at www.mathbyheart.com. While teaching, I found that skip counting with music works better than 1X1=1 etc. My job share partner decided to stay home and home school her children and she swears by my product. My students always passed their math mastery tests!
10:45 PM, July 12, 2010
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