Youth Music Notes -- Up and At 'Em

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 8:39pm by MariaK

Doctors and scientists have been telling us for years that it's better to get up and move than to zonk out in front of the TV, but we all need a little help getting motivated. Good thing that the AADL Youth Department has some CD's to get you moving, shaking, dancing and stretching.

Any of Greg Scelsa's cd's are an excellent place to start, filled with catchy, energetic tunes to get your toes tapping. Fun and Games is my personal favorite, containing such classics as "Peanut Butter and Jelly," "Mr. Knickerbocker" and "The Riddle Song."

For songs that really get you moving and thinking, try Where is Thumbkin?, a collection of songs with instructions for movements and extension activities. The author of this CD has also written a book containing over 500 activities that you can do with your family! Finally, to calm down after all this excitement, Yoga Child will lead you through some simple stretches and breath exercises to both relax and energize you.

Of course, if none of these CD's sound like your cup of tea, the Youth Department's CD collection has an entire section of "Activity" CD's that you can browse.