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Our Purpose is “to introduce, reacquaint, or reinforce children’s connection to nature through the joy of rhyming verse, while instilling positive habits related to caring for our earth, its plants and creatures.”

Click to buy CD	WHAT IS THIS? The CD, *RHYMING THE ROCKIES- A Musical Path to Fun and Facts* is an educational and entertaining collection of high-spirited songs for kids of all ages with an interesting variety of subjects about the Colorado Rocky Mountain region. A Few Examples: fish, flowers, birds, trees, mining, skiing, hiking, camping. . . .. Energetic Educational Entertaining Ecologically Friendly Expands Vocabulary & Knowledge Encourages Exercise (Jumping Rope, Singing Along, Laughter) Elicits Expressions of Creativity (drawing/painting original illustrations, writing new verse or tunes)
TELL ME ABOUT THE MUSIC- Variety is the key for this CD. Everything from ballads and salsa, to guitar, banjo, flute and other instruments. In addition, you’ll hear spoken voices and some fun percussion. The author livens things up with a light rap on ‘FANIMALS,’ a song that names many animals, but leaves her wishing to see moose antlers! Kid’s voices and surprising sound effects in just the right places add to the fun. Many of the songs have rhythmic meter suitable for jumping rope. Please click on the 'Listen' tab to enjoy a few bars.
CAN I READ THE WORDS? Yes. Lyrics for all 28 songs are included in a spiffy 12-page booklet. In addition, you’ll find a mission statement, photos and suggestions for using the CD. Mountain icons beside some of the words let you know you’ll find more information at the end of a song- like definitions, safety rules or other helpful hints.
AREN’T RHYMES JUST FOR BABIES? Not really, although babies do love rhyming sounds. Poetry has many forms, with rhyming verse being one of the favorites. People of all ages who sing lyrics are often singing rhymes. Educators know that rhyming verse is an excellent teaching tool. Adults (and kids) often use rhyming words to help them remember important information.

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Click to buy CD

WHAT IS THIS? The CD, RHYMING THE ROCKIES- A Musical Path to Fun and Facts is an educational and entertaining collection of high-spirited songs for kids of all ages with an interesting variety of subjects about the Colorado Rocky Mountain region. A Few Examples: fish, flowers, birds, trees, mining, skiing, hiking, camping. . . ..

Energetic Educational Entertaining Ecologically Friendly Expands Vocabulary & Knowledge Encourages Exercise (Jumping Rope, Singing Along, Laughter) Elicits Expressions of Creativity (drawing/painting original illustrations, writing new verse or tunes)

TELL ME ABOUT THE MUSIC- Variety is the key for this CD. Everything from ballads and salsa, to guitar, banjo, flute and other instruments. In addition, you’ll hear spoken voices and some fun percussion. The author livens things up with a light rap on ‘FANIMALS,’ a song that names many animals, but leaves her wishing to see moose antlers! Kid’s voices and surprising sound effects in just the right places add to the fun. Many of the songs have rhythmic meter suitable for jumping rope. Please click on the 'Listen' tab to enjoy a few bars.

CAN I READ THE WORDS? Yes. Lyrics for all 28 songs are included in a spiffy 12-page booklet. In addition, you’ll find a mission statement, photos and suggestions for using the CD. Mountain icons beside some of the words let you know you’ll find more information at the end of a song- like definitions, safety rules or other helpful hints.

AREN’T RHYMES JUST FOR BABIES? Not really, although babies do love rhyming sounds. Poetry has many forms, with rhyming verse being one of the favorites. People of all ages who sing lyrics are often singing rhymes. Educators know that rhyming verse is an excellent teaching tool. Adults (and kids) often use rhyming words to help them remember important information.

Rhyming in the Rockies
Helps you learn while having fun.
You’ll say, “WHAT?”
And then you’ll giggle,
Hearing words like
mo-lib-de-num!

There are homonyms,
State plants and birds,
Cool kids like Spike and Lu.
You’ll surely want this new CD
For something fun to do.

The music’s far from boring,
It isn’t all the same.
Share your CD at parties,
It’s as good as any game.

Rhyming in the Rockies
Can be a lot of fun.
Whether you read, sing along,
Or jump a rope,
Your fun has just begun!

- V. Clark

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