"These phonics songs teach word families, phonics rules, and spelling patterns that help kids learn to read through music and movement, so they don’t have to sit still to learn!
Kids with ADD, ADHD, autism, and other special needs learn particularly well with these songs and videos because they are active, fun, and the music makes them stick in long term memory, like an “earworm” you just can’t forget!
As parents and teachers know, a strong understanding of phonics is essential for children who are learning to read. These phonics songs and resources help to reinforce some of the most common letter combinations, word families, and spelling patterns through engaging music and movement. The music helps reinforce these basic phonics rules so that children can learn to read, write, and spell quickly and easily."
Phonics Spelling Patterns covered include: Ai/Ay-Hooray, Ar-Pirate, Au/Aw-Caw, Ch-Choo Choo, Ea/Ee-Whee, Er/Ir/Ur-Tiger, Ew-Monster, Igh-Sailor, Ing-King, Ink-Pink Ink, Oa-Tummy Ache, Oi/Oy-Piggy, Oo-Monkey, Or-Dinosaur, Ou/Ow-Howl, Sh-Quiet Girl, Th-Blowing Raspberries, Unk-Skunk, plus these basic phonics rules: Bossy E, Magic Y, Vowel Walk
According to Copyright Laws by Heidi Songs, "You are able to record yourself singing/doing the motions along to our songs, and have the videos on in the background, as long as the main focus of the videos are of you." (https://www.heidisongs.com/pages/contact-us)
In addition to the physical CD's and DVD's that we use in our classes, we have purchased the online rights to use these songs for three months. The above recordings will remain on our sight for the three months of our paid subscription with Miss Johnson singing and doing the hand motions along with the songs to meet the copyright laws established by Heidi Songs. We appreciate Heidi Songs for allowing us to use these songs in this manner.