Why were the songs written?

It has been proven that we retain more information when we learn it as a song or poem.  The purpose of "HEALTHY AND HAPPY FROM HEAD TO HEART" is to help children memorize some of the basic principles for living a healthy, happy life as they sing, dance, and exercise.

AT SCHOOL:

• Exercise to the music in health and physical education classes
• Sing and create movements in music and enrichment classes
• Discuss the messages during presentations by the school counselor
• Develop a program for students to perform for family and friends at assemblies
• Listen to the songs during classroom transitions
• Supplement science or social living lessons
• Write a story after listening to a song in language arts classes
• Draw a picture about one of the messages in a song and tell about it

AT HOME:

• Listen to the songs during the morning routine
• Exercise to the music
• Discuss how your family feels about the messages

IN THE CAR:

• Sing along to lift your spirits
• Talk about how to put the skills into practice