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Latin music to help teach students

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:48 pm
by Amanda12
For anyone who in interested in teaching young students (K-5) about Latin music, I recommend a new album, Ninos Volume 2. It’s similar to the Kids Bop series, however it takes current Latin (Pop, Reggaeton, etc…) hits and re-records the music with children friendly lyrics. Here is the link

Not so sure....

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:35 pm
by Bob_Kylie
I like the idea of using kids albums as a teaching tool, but I'm not sure about the "Reggaeton for Ninos" recommendation.

I came across the following discussion when looking for reviews on some of these albums: http://www.epinions.com/content_245519322756

Seems like "Reggaeton for Ninos" is a controversial album and that the possible sexual innuendo could get a teacher into trouble. A safer choice might be a more neutral album, like Tatiana's "Brinca".

Other comments??
Bob

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:55 pm
by cuky
In an early childhood bilingual class, music is a must. For learning English Raffi songs are great, Greg and Steve have a series of cd's for early childhood in English and Spanish that are very high quality. Most teacher stores carry them.

In Spanish, I like the Cri Cri songs of old (yeah I've been teaching 26+ years in an early childhood bilingual classroom).


I'll look into some sites for music and post them here later.