MP3 Teddy Bear Band - Sharing... A Circus of Song

Sharing.A Circus of Song is a fun, upbeat, participatory, children's album, featuring a day at the circus theme, character voices, and songs of sharing.

16 MP3 Songs in this album (42:56) !
Related styles: KIDS/FAMILY: Sing-Along/Interactive, KIDS/FAMILY: Educational



Details:
Sharing... A Circus of Song
Weâre going to the circus! Bring your bear with and be entertained by a funny cast of circus characters and we get to help too"!

Teddy Bear Band also suggests itâs new live performance DVD âThe Teddy Bear Band Showâ requested by parents/teachers so any age viewer can clearly âget it and get into the showâ! Visit www.teddybearband.com for TBBâs introductory video on the home page and information on the DVD by clicking the âMusicâ link.
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Teddy Bear Bandâs music is created to inspire a high a level of participation and fun to engage children. (See âTeddy Bear Partyâ CD information) This recording has a few exceptions as it was done during an era when the recording industry encouraged TBB to write imaginative story songs that teach positive behavior. These few non-participation songs written âsolelyâ to stimulate imagination, promote good health, and âsharing and caringâ are noted by an ** after the title.

Sharing... A Circus of Song - Descriptions and Instructions for participation
1) Feel So Good Today    (A participation song that promotes good health habits)
Clap, sing, and dance while you get clean and ready to go to the circus!

2) The Sit Down Dance  (A participation song giving fun things to do while sitting & waiting)
Clap & move to the music while sitting. Wiggle & giggle. Reach hands up & wiggle your fingers. Sway from side to side & continue to follow the words.

3) The Circus Parade  (A participation song stimulating imagination)
Walk around the room & pretend youâre in the Circus Parade! Pretend youâre one of the circus performers or animals.

Are You Ready Teddy? (Get the bears ready for their performance! Promotes âbeing readyâ).
Verse 1) Get your teddy ready! Get bear down low - Hide teddy under your arm - Pretend your bear can fly. Verse 2) Stand teddy on itâs head - Sit bear down -Stand bear on feet! Pretend your bear can fly. Give your bear a hug - Sit down with bear and listen. Excellent class!

Teddy Bears Balancing (Bear-Robics! A participation song that teaches counting, safety, stimulates imagination, promotes exercise / balance, and doing good quality work). Prepare a line to follow (for bears, kids, or both). Pretend youâre in the circus balancing way up in the air on a string (tight rope). Put one foot in front of the other & both arms out for balance. When the string breaks fall into the safety net and bounce! Tie the string back together carefully so it wonât break again! Climb up the rope ladder. Go across the string with all your friends & bears!
 
But Dad... ** (A song that stimulates imagination, drawing attention to consequences for breaking rules and limits set by Dad...& Mom of course)!
Teddy Bears Jumping on the Bed (A fun participation song that can also be used to draw attention to consequences for jumping on the bed / not following rules). Pretend youâre a teddy bear or take your teddy bear and jump. When âone fell offâ gently fall & pretend to âcall the doctorâ. Rest until the next bear starts jumping. Continue these actions with all the bears until the doctor repeats âno more teddy bears jumping on the bedâ.

8) Across the Mountains (A finger play-Promotes listening, imagination, following directions, and small motor skills)

9) You're All Wet (A participation song. Can be used to teach personal responsibility for decisions. Getting wet = you have to dry yourself off).
During the chorus âshake yourself off, shake yourself around, (pretend you have a towel) and wipe yourself head to ground, toes and nose.
 
10) Get Up & Get Down (Bear-Robics! A fun participation song & game stimulating exercise)

11) Jazz Jump (Bear-Robics! A fun participation song that stimulates exercise)
Jump! - jump up - jump back - jump to one side - jump to other side. Jump & follow the words!
     
12) Puppy Dog  (A fun participation song that promotes imagination and exercise).
Verse 1) Dance like a puppy dog! Wag your tail - Flap your ears - Sniff all around.
Verse 2) Sway back & forth - Chase your tail - Stick your tongue out & pant.
Sing with the puppy dog & the canine choir! Wag your tail - Flap your ears - Sniff all around

13) Pass it on** (A song that promotes imagination, sharing and caring).
Time to think of who you would like to share with & help. Maybe friends, family, or your bear!

14) Teddy Bear's Picnic  (Promotes rest, imagination, and hospitality).
Time to rest! You can lay out a blanket and maybe have a picnic and snack with your bear. As you listen to Teddy Bear Band, pretend you are at the âTeddy Bearâs Picnic.â

15) Together Build a Bridge to be Free** (A song that promotes sharing, caring, and working together with others).

16) Sandman Dreams** (A song that promotes imagination and rest).
Itâs important to rest after a big day at the circus! Lay down with your bear and pretend to take a little nap or maybe itâs time to go to sleep. Listen to the words & dream with Teddy Bear Band.   
Teddy Bear Band information
Teddy Bear Bandâs family support perspective creates opportunities for parents to interact with their children with music that is adult friendly.

Teddy Bear Bandâs child development perspective supports young children's natural interest in having hands on experiences. TBB music is a catalyst for their participation. When a child experiences a Teddy Bear Band performance there is a sense of âI did itâ, âI was in the showâ, and âI did it with all the other kidsâ, enhancing socialization skills. BYOTB ! Teddy bears are invited to join the party as objects of interaction to help children with participation concepts and add to the fun.

The Teddy Bear Band difference (Imagination and Education)
Most childrenâs music has a primary purpose of entertaining by telling a story, singing along, or teaching. TBBâs first commitment is to participation where the music is crafted so that any intended educational concept receives itâs primary support as children âlearn by doingâ. Educational support may also be provided by lyrical elements in the bandâs music.