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Songs for Children

Soundpiper has made their songs for children freely available to teachers, parents, and children through their website. You can click on the links to hear the sound files of songs in the Real Audio format (au). In addition, links to the song lyrics are provided in the pdf format. Links to lesson plans are also provided, giving teachers and parents ideas for how to use songs in the classroom or home environment as an educational activities and tools for learning. Songs and activities are based on the multiple intelligences and learning styles.

Listen to our Zoo Song here. Right click and download a free copy in mp3 format.

These songs and activities are particularly useful in teaching second language learners in developing an understanding of English vocabulary through active physical participation, modeling, and repetition. Current Soundpiper CDs include I Like Sunny Days , Animal Parade, Mother Goose, ABCs and 123s, and ‘Fun Songs’ – coming soon!

The CDs were created to provide teachers and parents with a way to help children have fun while they practice some very basic skills. Although the activites on the CDs are most appropriate for children in the ability range of 2 to 5 years, other children will also enjoy the songs. Visit our Products page for downloadable lesson plans, activity sheets and Powerpoints to go along with each song. Wall Cards, Flash Cards, Alphabet and Number Grids are available for the "ABCs and 123s" CD.

About Us

Soundpiper began as a children's music production company in 1976. The original goal of Soundpiper was to produce music that actively engaged young children in learning. Soundpiper has produced music for language development, gross and fine motor activity, and social development. A major theme of Soundpiper has been to help children develop a positive attitude and self concept.

Carla Piper and Janne Bradshaw are the co-owners of Soundpiper Music. Visit our Projects page to see what we have done recently. In addition, Carla and Janne have written and produced music for many national and local commercials, films, videos, and CDs.

Carla Piper received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of the Pacific in 1999. Her major areas of interest include music education and educational technology. Her masters from Stanford University was in Early Music. Janne Bradshaw is the Soundpiper studio, sales, and production manager. Janne has been a professional musician and entertainer, performing throughout the western United States.

Soundpiper offers workshops in the areas of educational technology, as well as in arts and music education.

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