Teaching Kids About Trees Through Music
The CD comprises nineteen songs, such as “My Roots Run Deep”, “The Rock and Roll of Photosynthesis” and “Tree Farming Family.” Lyrics for the songs are included with the CD. The cost for the CD is $15, which includes shipping and handling. To order, call 1-888-889-4466 or fax/mail an order form.
Billy B has been writing and performing children’s song and dance shows with environmental themes since 1978. He educates through music, laughter, and audience participation. His energetic live performances get kids moving and making noise, capturing their attention while furthering their understanding of the natural world. Project Learning Tree Presents: Billy B Sings About Trees is his ninth collection of song recordings.
“Not only will children, parents, and families enjoy this latest collection of high-energy songs all about trees and forests, but teachers can combine the songs with the Project Learning Tree curriculum materials to enhance student learning in the classroom,” said Billy B. “It is my hope that teachers and kids working together, or on their own, use these songs to inspire wonder and appreciation for these great plants.”
Parents and teachers can find age-appropriate Project Learning Tree activities to complement each song from www.plt.org.
Ninety-six activities in Project Learning Tree’s PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide integrate core subjects (including science, math, reading, social studies) and outdoor learning. Activities are grouped by theme and storyline; and all include background information for educators and easy-to-follow instructions. Educators receive PLT’s PreK-8 guide by attending a free or low-cost professional development workshop in their area. Over 30,000 educators attend 1,500 workshops every year around the country.
Parents and families can use a collection of “Connecting Kids to Nature” activities, based on PLT’s PreK-8 Guide activities, to engage children in the outdoors. They can be downloaded from www.learnoutside.org/familyactivities.html.
Visit www.billybproductions.com to hear samples of Billy B’s music and watch video clips of Billy B in action.
