Noah has always loved music. I think it started when I was
pregnant with him. I would listen to music and I could feel him kicking me. I
knew that he was going to really like music. I would also put on music when I
was worried because he hadn’t moved in a while. I didn’t realize that babies
sleep in your uterus too. He listened to music every night when he was a baby
to help him fall asleep. When he was a toddler he listened to the same cd over
and over again. Now he loves music class at school. He loves to sing and dance.
He actually has his own song he made up. It doesn’t really have any words, it’s
just kind of a humming to the same tune. I would say its Asian inspired. We
call it Noah’s happy song. He sings it when he’s playing or concentrating on
something. It is just something he likes to do. He still likes to listen to music
before bed. He had been listening to a cd I made years ago with all the songs
my mom and I listened to on road trips. Noah’s favorite song on the cd has been
known to be on repeat before. Noah also loves animals. It’s funny because his
name came first and his love for animals, especially sea life and fish came
later.
I recently learned about a series of music by Birdsong and The Eco-Wonders. They sing amazing and catchy songs about
animals and sea life. I mean if there was a band for Noah, this is it. They use
real animals as their inspiration. The songs are also eco-friendly and teach
children about keeping the earth clean. That’s a really important message for
not only kids but for everyone. Trash isn’t only ugly to see on the side of the
road, it can be deadly to animals. If a plastic shopping bag gets in to the
ocean or a bay, it looks like a sting ray and a sting ray can get caught in it
and die. It’s not ok to be lazy and throw things on the ground, or out of your
car window. Take the extra time to throw it away. Keep a reusable tote bag in
the car and throw it in there. Your act of selfishness because you didn’t wait
to throw something away could cause an animal harm.
Birdsong has two albums. If I were a Fish (and other Ocean
songs for kids) is a great collection of songs about the sea. Not only is it
fun, it’s also educational. I know as a mom, I sneak in every bit of education
I can. Your kids will have fun dancing
and singing to these songs. Songs that teach your kids are important. When I
was in the sixth grade, I learned a song about the presidents, to this day I
can still say all the presidents in order. It sounds kind of strange but it has
helped me in life. I really like the song Keep the Ocean Clean. I love Sea
Otter Grooving. It’s so fun to dance to. Noah and I dance along.
The second cd is Everything is Connected. It’s true if you
think about it, everything is connected. We are all part of an eco-system that
works together in harmony. If you get rid of a part of it, it affects everyone.
If we had no more trees, the animals that live in the trees would have no home.
We would have no shade and less oxygen and animals would have no food. The songs are also educational. Even the Worm
Poop Song is funny and yet catchy. We have to take care of the Earth because it’s
our duty to protect it.
The albums are available on CD or on iTunes. Check out the
website to watch the stunning videos.
You can even catch Birdsong in concert if you are lucky! There’s also
free coloring pages. The cds would make
a great Valentine’s Day gift for your kids. It’s different than the traditional
candy or stuffed animal that will just be tossed on the pile.
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