Growing Up with Ella Jenkins

Timely delivery of an excellent CD in excellent condition.This is a wonderful CD, especially for children 2-5 yrs. old. Drawing children from their own home and family to the neighborhood, and on into the big world is the charming adventure led by a beloved teacher with a special gift for communicating to children via games, poems, rhymes, rhythms, and dances. It is infectious and genuine. I was not sure that "my" boys would respond to this calm, old-fashioned call-and-response method of instruction when they exclusively watch Disney shows and Nickelodeon. However, to my delight, they were immediately captivated by Ms. Jenkins. The CD includes all kinds of musical activity. There are a couple of songs that make counting and subtracting lots of fun. I bought the boys their own kazoos which they love to play along with Ella Jenkins while they ride in the car. This is a good opportunity to introduce the children to instruments, and gives them an opportunity to match pitch and phrasing.

The Ella Jenkins CDs are the best kid music. Ella doesn't pander to kids, it's not overly phoney peppy, it doesn't use heavy production and wacky sound effects to trick their little monkey brains into paying attention. It's such a relief as a parent to be able to listen to some calm music that invites you in rather than assaults your senses. And it's fun, my daughter loves it. Great sing alongs.

I love Ella Jenkins cds. I listened to her music as a child and even as an adult I still find it soothing. My daughter LOVES listening to her cds and often requests them for long car rides. They are educational and fun and leave you feeling "good".I love the rhythms!

they'll dance and sing all day and so will you.

Ella Jenkins really engages the pre school group and sing these songs everywhere!