Kids love music. They bounce to the beat. They love to sing rhymes. Why not pair hip hop music with learning? That's exactly what Candi Carter, a Chicago mom and Emmy-winning television producer did when she developed the educational (and fun!) "It's Hip Hop, Baby!" DVD series.
Warm Mommy Hugs go to Candi Carter who realized music was key to helping her son Emerson learn. According to Oprah.com:
"Candi's son was born with a chromosome disorder, which affected his ability to learn. Because he can't speak, Candi says she began making up catchy tunes and beats to help him communicate, have fun and learn."
Musical learning is great for all kids--especially kids with developmental delays. Carter's son Emerson has a severe speech delay and she noticed that making up songs about bath time, bed time, and more was key to helping him communicate.
The "It's Hip Hop, Baby!" educational DVD series is available for $15.95 at specialty retailers,
Amazon.com and online at HipHopBaby.
"It's Hip Hop, Baby" educational benefits according to their website:
- Encourages reading
- Teaches children to follow instructions
- Encourages, dance, movement, and freedom of expression
- Helps children master concepts like repetition and rhyme
