A wonderful collection of songs from the seasons of nature. Great for circle time and nature walks. Introduction by Early Childhood master teacher Cynthia Aldinger on the importance of nature for the young child. Appropriate for children three to nine years. A very popular songbook!
Excerpt from the Introduction:
"What was it that day twenty years ago, when my young son came running into the house, eyes widened, breathless, and full of both wonder and trepidation? What had he seen? He tried to describe it- a shadow, but not really a shadow, It moved quickly, and then it was gone. It had looked at him!
To the young child, everything has "being-ness," and nowhere more than in the world of nature. It is a world that can at once delight, awe and even frighten. And children cannot get enough of it!"
This songbook includes:
- 12 songs from each season
- Learning CD of all the songs in the songbook
- Articles on nature, children and singing
- Guitar Chords
- Great resources
Comments about Sing a Song of Seasons…
"Sing a Song of Seasons is a tremendous resource for those who wish to work musically with children. As a mother, early childhood music educator, and teacher in a Waldorf inspired home preschool, I am constantly looking for appropriate and fun seasonal songs. Mary's songbook is \invaluable! Not only is the songbook great but the accompanying CD is quite an asset for those ( like me) who are aural learners and prefer to learn a song via ear versus musical notation. Many of the selections are pentatonic or in the mood of the fifth, and all have simple, delightful, easy to learn melodies for both children and adults to sing!"
Lana Norton
Los Angeles, Alliance for Childhood
“What a delicious way to bond with your child and increase brain power all at the same time! These charming songs will soothe everyone in the family, while stimulating circuits for rhythm, rhyme and active involvement---important keys to later school and personal success. Sing, smile and enjoy!”
Jane M Healy, Ph.D
Educational Psychologist
Author of Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect our Children’s Minds
“This songbook is a tremendous resource for those who wish to work musically with children. As a mother, early childhood music educator, and teacher in a Waldorf inspired home pre-school, I am constantly looking for appropriate seasonal songs. Mary’s songbook is invaluable! Not only is the songbook great, but the accompanying CD is quite an asset for those (like me!) who are aural learners and prefer to learn a song via ear versus musical notation. Many of the selections are pentatonic or in the mood of the fifth, and all have simple, delightful melodies for both children and adults to sing!”
Lana Norton
Los Angeles Alliance for Childhood
“What a delight to travel through the year through this outstanding volume of songs from talented compiler, composer and musical guide, Mary Thienes Schunemann. Whether you choose to learn from the beautifully notated scores or by listening to Mary’s silvery voice on the enclosed CD, this is a book you will actually use! You will want these appealing songs in your repertoire. P.S. Thanks for all the new summer songs Mary!”
Edna AJ.Cooper
Mother’ Support Network Editor
Music Educator
