Learning Buffet
I was sent a review copy of Learning Buffett, a new CD from producer/composer William Avery at Yummy English Snack Productions.
Their mission: making learning delicious.
Learning Buffet is a CD of stories and educational songs, purportedly for children of all ages.
A look at the track list gives you a taste of the eclectic range of topics covered on this disc:
| 1. Really (Instrumental) | 17. Short Phonics Drill |
| 2. Reading Is Fundamental | 18.Long Phonics Examples |
| 3. Trey and Lovely | 19. The Y Song |
| 4. Thank You Mean Ole Dog | 20. Bamalama Phonics Time (OW) |
| 5. I Am a Big Boy (Wash My Hands) | 21. Bamalama Phonics Time (OO) |
| 6. Snail is Bored | 22. Bamalama Phonics Time (PH) |
| 7. Love My Cat | 23. Bamalama Phonics Time (OI) |
| 8. #1 Potion H2O | 24. Bamalama Phonics Time (AR) |
| 9. America, the Grand Tour (50 State Capitals) | 25. Bamalama Phonics Time (NG) |
| 10. American Presidents | 26. Rainbow Stylin’ |
| 11. 206 Bones | 27. Yummy Tummy Special (Mon.-Fri.) |
| 12. Sailing (Oceans and Continents) | 28. 12 Months |
| 13. Twinkle Twinkle Little Sun (8 Planets) | 29. Opposite |
| 14. My Good Friend (Learn Chinese) | 30. Skinny Mosquito |
| 15. What’s Your Agenda? | 31. Flavors |
| 16. ABC Chant- ABC Animals | 32. Kangaroo |
At www.yesnack.com you can download “Love My Cat” from the Learning Buffet for free, or just find out more about the Learning Buffet project.
A lot of the songs are kind of chant-ish. This might be a good way for little ones to memorize facts, such as naming the continents or state capitals, for short term recall.
When I played the CD in my 3-year-old preschool class, the children weren’t really engaged with it.
While I wouldn’t say it is “unsuitable” for three-year-olds, one might deduce that the complexity of some of the lyrics might be too far above the zone of proximal development for early learners to interact with them in a meaningful way.
But they they can still enjoy the music!
I have a copy of The Learning Buffet from www.yesnack.com to give away to one MomMostTraveled.com readers!
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