Veggie Tales Music
Kids learn with music and rhyme, that’s just a fact. Such educational programs as Sesame Street and Barney succeeded in teaching pre-schoolers basic early skills with catchy tunes and rhyme schemes which aided in memorization. Music is also said to aid in other areas of learning, such as math and comprehension.
Music not only helps kids learn, but helps them to socialize and exercise. Children as young as two will start to ‘dance’ to music, smile and interact with the song or parents singing with them. Music should be a daily part of the growing child’s life and social growth, as it gives them a sense of fun and makes them happy and more aware of the world around them. With music, children learn directions for dancing, play skills, and get the chance to exercise and enjoy them, plus it tires them out which any parent will tell you is usually a good thing.
Big Ideas Productions created the lovable Veggie Tales line of videos and stories with the idea that giving bible messages and good morals was paramount to young children. Their mission statement is to create quality programming that parents can trust. The company believes that there is too much media out there making money from negative entertainment, and set their sites on providing quality entertainment that makes a difference. The company puts people and quality products before profit.
Their programs often tell bible stories in a more up to date way, their moral messages and clear wit have captured the hearts of parents and children alike. Beside the video tapes and movies, Big Idea has a line of children’s CD’s for kids to sing along to, while learning valuable lessons. Their characters are memorable and funny, unlike some Christian stories and songs out there, these have a sense of humor and easily relatable characters. Their characters make mistakes and correct them, just like everyone else, except the characters are vegetables…
Their music is fun and frivolous. There is a vast array of soundtracks from their video collection as well as sing along tapes. These are a great alternative for the parent who wants to expose their child to the fun of music, without worrying about the message their child will receive. CD’s include ‘Bob and Larry’s Toddler Songs’ especially made for younger children to sing and learn along with, and silly song compilations.
Today’s music that’s played on the radio can be invigorating but, as parents, we have to be particularly careful of the lyrics our kids are hearing. Even the most mainstream songs today often have a good deal more explicit material and language than was prevalent in years gone by. Maintaining an active library for your children, which you know are both educational and fun, can help to build a love for music which will last for their entire lives.
Veggie Tales always prides itself on a wholesome message. The songs are humorous and fun, and easy to sing along to; great fun especially if the child is already familiar with the characters. Favorites include “Pirates Boatloads of Fun” which spotlights the ‘Pirates who don’t do anything’. There are CD’s themed for camp outs, car trips, and play time, often centering on lessons of sharing, friendship, and doing what’s right. A great gift for any child, and a fun way to entertain your own kids.
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