Here's a fun way for young children to combine their favorite "props" with fine and gross motor activities, reinforce school readiness, and sharpen physical development. Throwing and catching bean bags and scarves are child-friendly ways to prepare children for future literacy skills. Rhythm instruments help stimulate a sense of musical tempos and beats to reinforce math skills. These props are appealing to children encouraging them to stay engaged!

AGES: 3 to 7 years

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By Michael Plunkett

Re-ignite classic bean bag and ball activities with a unique, upbeat combination of these popular favorites. Award-winning musician-educator, Michael Plunkett, once again brings all new, creative developmental fun and original cool tunes to an educational and entertaining action-time CD. Jam-packed with games using bean bags and a variety of balls, the activities focus on coordination, color identification, clapping, passing, tossing, rolling, creative play and much more. Perfect for Circle Time to Gym Class, there are countless things to do. Kids will love doing “The Bean Bag Freeze”, “The Big Ball Rock ‘N Roll” and other music and movement guided songs, as well as instrumentals to tap into their imaginations.

Ages 4 - 8 yrs.

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By Michael Plunkett Play to the beat with rhythm sticks! Children gain rhythmic sense, develop motor skills and learn valuable concepts. The musical patterns reinforce skills such as loud/soft, fast/slow, up and down, back, forward, colors and numbers. Rhythm stick play fosters listening skills and helps improve coordination, body identification, and creative expression.

Ages 4 to 8 yrs.

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By Georgiana Stewart. Important pre-learning skills and improved motor skills are developed through musical play, rhythms, exercises, creative movement and games. Songs and activities address: body identification awareness, perceptual motor gauge and self-awareness. A great opportunity for kids to move, play, listen and learn while developing readiness skills!

Ages 3 - 7 yrs.

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Preschool Fitness & Fun By Georgiana Stewart. An exciting quality daily fitness CD created just for the preschooler! Get kids 3-6 years of age moving to fun routines! Flexibility, strength and aerobics from warm-up to cool down. Important benefits include: self-regulatory behavior, sensory integration, improved motor skills, valuable educational concepts, nutrition, the environment, movement, and more!

Ages 3 - 6 yrs.

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Fresh, creative activities using a parachute will put the focus on large motor skills. Exciting new routines set to diverse music and original songs address mobility, fitness, directionality, body identification, imaginative play, and important educational concepts. Parachute play can be used for circle time, arrival and departure activities, recess, PE, and indoor/outdoor play. Kids love the exercise, dancing and sing-along fun!

Ages 4 - 7 yrs.

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By Laura Johnson

Get children actively involved and engage them with these easy, valuable circle time ideas for your daily routine. Circle time activities and games will provide structure and help children develop important concepts and skills, such as listening, color and letter recognition, patterns, rhythms, body identification, weather, counting, improve motor skills, and more! The music and movement action will help calm kids down and get them ready for learning.

Ages 3 - 7 yrs.

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Take up your favorite ribbons, streamers, and scarves for fitness, motor development, and hands-on learning fun. Plus valuable activities for hand-clapping, foot stomping, toe tapping, repetitive rhythmic routines. Diverse, motivating music.

Ages 4 - 6 yrs.

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2010 Parents' Choice Award Recommended

Bean bag activities, blended with world traditions and rich musical rhythms, teach unique customs and cultures. Includes circle and partner activities, traditional dances, games, fiestas and original action fun, while teaching important concepts, motor skills, and other languages. Using bean bags, play hopscotch Bolivian style, plant rice in the Philippines, become a Japanese Kabuki dancer, celebrate "Diwali", the festival of lights in India, join a drumming circle in West Africa, play a Bahamas beach game, salute the Earth we all share, and more! By Georgiana Stewart.

Ages 4 - 8 yrs.

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By Michael Plunkett

Age Range: 4–6 Years

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Join this musical adventure packed with good, old-fashioned fun! Shenanigans is an upbeat, versatile collection of songs designed to seamlessly transition children from high-energy creative movement to focused quiet-time.

Every track is easy to sing and intentionally crafted to support early childhood development, including:

• Core Learning Skills: Call-and-response, literacy and rhyming games, circle-time engagement, and imaginative play.

• Social-Emotional Growth: Building strong relationships, practicing good manners, and developing hygiene habits.

• Healthy Habits: Creative movement, dance, and a focus on a balanced lifestyle.

→From the Guide: Track 1, "Fat Cat Boogie," gets kids up and dancing while building early literacy skills by rhyming words like "cat" and "star." Track 10, "The Goodbye Song," wraps up the day beautifully by teaching kids how to say farewell in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, and Japanese!

✦ About the Author ✦

Michael Plunkett brings a wealth of hands-on educational experience to this album. For over a decade, Michael has taught more than 20 "Music Together" classes per week, specializing in early childhood development for preschool children, parents, and educators.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Michael is deeply committed to community outreach:

• He brings music enrichment programs to underserved elementary school children through The Recreational Arts Program.

• He currently serves as the Director of the Music Program at a local special needs school, teaching 40 classes a week to over 500 students ranging in age from 3 to 21.

• An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Michael also maintains a thriving private lesson practice.

Action parachute activities set to motivating music. Help children develop endurance, general strength, and flexibility. The fitness teamwork and imaginative play exercises allow for creative expression while stimulating a child's sense of rhythm and timing. Ideal for use with 12' or 24' parachutes.

2nd grade and up.

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All aboard... follow the animal parade to the zoo! We're off to see the play with the animals. We'll be dancing elephants and three little bears; gliding swans and flapping our flippers seals; we can even be tree-topping giraffes! There are so many rich opportunities for imaginative play and learning in this fanciful CD!

A PDF guide is included with full album purchases and offers suggested activities and basic figures to illustrate movements for each song

Creative stick activities include a rocket ride to the moon, dancing around the planets, rocking with the dinosaurs, using signal sticks to bring the planes back home. Narrated cleverly creative activities on this fun CD include imaginative play, partner activities, a circle game, twisting, a twirl dance and more. Using rhythm sticks is always a classroom favorite and a great way to promote body identification, directionality, right/left discrimination, over/under, loud/soft, reinforce safety guidelines, and improve rhythmic awareness.

Ages 4 - 7 yrs.

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An energetic, fun way to develop rhythm, listening skills, coordination and perceptual motor skills. Group, partner and individual routines feature vocal instructions that announce the stick actions, step patterns and body movements. By Georgianna Stewart. 'Music only' versions of the songs are also included.

Ages 9 - 11 yrs.

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All of these long-time favorites, traditional dances and games, will liven up your children's days. If your children need a break, if you are having a party, if the weather outside is stormy, or if you are looking for an activity to enjoy indoors or out, play this recording and pick one that is just right for that day. 17 songs (some with instrumentals) will brighten your play time, and strengthen motor development and skills.

Ages 3 - 7 yrs.

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2002 Dr. Toy's 10 Best Audio/Video Award 2002 Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2003 Teacher's Choice Award 2002 Parents' Choice Recommended Award

Jump-Start your children's mind and motor development with winning songs and action activities. This album features RONNO's most motivating action songs from his collection of titles and also features one new, sensational, dynamite song, "Twist, Stop, Hop."

Ages 3 - 7 yrs.

The PDF guide (included with the full album purchase), by Kathryn Short, Ed.D., is packed with valuable and exciting resource material, including activities for comprehensive phonemic awareness, motor skills development, social science/history concepts, and brain research, focusing on many state standards.

Spark Joy & Movement with Musical Scarves!

Transform your classroom or living room into a vibrant whirlwind of color and rhythm. Musical Scarves & Activities is the ultimate resource for kinesthetic learning, designed specifically to get kids aged 3–8 moving, grooving, and growing.

Whether you prefer a physical CD or an instant digital download, this collection turns simple fabric into a powerful tool for development.

Why Scarf Play?

Scarf play is more than just fun; it’s a foundational building block for early childhood development. By waving, tossing, and swirling, children unlock:

• Motor Skills: Enhances hand-eye coordination and gross motor control.

• Concept Learning: Teaches directional cues (up/down, fast/slow, over/under).

• Creative Expression: Encourages kids to interpret music through unique, fluid movements.

• Visual Stimulation: Creates a "rhythmic treat" that helps children track movement.

What’s Inside the Album?

Curated by early childhood expert Georgiana Stewart, this recording features 14 popular, classic songs reimagined for active play. Every track includes:

• Clear Narration: Guided instructions that tell children how to move.

• Engaging Lyrics: Easy to follow along and sing.

• Imaginative Prompts: Creative activities designed for both large group settings and individual play.

• Every full album purchase includes a comprehensive PDF guide to help you lead every musical activity with confidence.

→ Pro-Tip: For the best experience, provide scarves in a variety of textures and lengths to add a tactile layer to the movement!

✦ Buying Options: ✦

• Digital Album: Instant access to all 14 tracks and the PDF Guide. $16

• Physical CD: The CD and printed guide delivered to your door, plus a complimentary digital download. $16.95 (+ shipping)

⏐ SKU / Catalog Numbers: KIM9167CD, KIM 9167CD, KIM9167DL

Twelve popular marches by a stirring 30 piece band will stimulate activity in your class. These stand-up exercises promote a physical fitness conditioning program for middle and upper elementary grades and will promote arm and shoulder development, leg development, endurance, flexibility, trunk development, coordination, agility and good posture.

The music may also be used for baton twirling, formation marching, drills, whistle signals, strutting, flag twirling and more.

Ages 6 and up. A PDF Guide Included is included with the full album purchase.

Award winner! Fantasy Songs for Fun and Action. Charming songs abound in this recording starring princesses and princes, good dragons and unicorns, castle flags, kindly knights, naughty fairies and happy days. Children love fantasy, and this recording will stimulate their imaginations and spark their creativity. There's lots of action to get kids up and moving, and spectacular music. Wonderful on its own, and a great accompaniment to other toys, such as castle blocks and royal costume.

Ages 4 - 6 yrs.

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By Georgiana Stewart .

12 great songs from the 50's and 60's and clever activities help kids learn concepts such as body identification and directionality (high/low, right/left, up/down). Routines promote coordination, team work and following directions.

Ages 4 - 8 yrs.

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