Smart Moves make Smart Kids!   These action-packed fine & gross motor songs for young children can be used with props such as cones, balls, hoops, and ropes, or to promote imaginative play. Using engaging lyrics and movement, children learn specific concepts as they step across the room on the colored stones, form letters with rope, find the shapes & complete a pattern of moves, keep something up in the air, play in an imaginary band, chug like a train down the track, and more.

This collection includes 17 English songs, with 5 Spanish versions, from the award winning producers of the popular “Smart Songs” music series. A quick-view teaching guide is printed on the inside cover and lyrics can be found on the abridgeclub.com web page. 

Additionally, Patty Kimbrell has authored a helpful printed guide book using the tunes from “Smart Moves 2” - music CD.  Motor development areas include:  locomotor skills, non-locomotor skills, beanbags, rope play, and ball activities.

Age: Recommended for preschool thru early primary grades
Approx. Running Time: 56 min. 
Format: CD - Music       UPC:  6-98731-0026-2

These action-packed fine & gross motor songs for young children can be used with props or to promote imaginative play. Using movement & engaging lyrics, children learn specific concepts as they shake their boom booms, act like zoo animals, walk, follow the leader, move through the days of the week, toss and catch, rock and roll, play charades, and more.

This collection is the 3rd in the ‘Smart Moves” series. It includes 5 scarf activities and 9 instrumentals for more interaction, background music, looping and personal creativity. A 6-page teaching guide is printed on the inside cover, and complete lyrics can be found on the .abridgeclub.com web page.

Additionally, Patty Kimbrell has authored a guide book with quick and easy motor development activities using the active tunes from the “Smart Moves 3” music CD.  Motor development areas include: locomotor skills, scarves, streamers, and partner/group play.

Ages: Recommended for preschool thru early primary grades
Approx. Running Time: 75 minutes 
Format: CD - Music        UPC:  6-98731-00037-8

Produced by WIC, this family physical activity DVD and printed guide encourages families to choose a healthy, active lifestyle. Parents, grandparents and young children from a variety of cultures are depicted having fun and being physically active together in developmentally appropriate, affordable activities. coordinated with lively music to give families affordable and creative ways to be physically active inside and outside of the house.

•  26th Annual TELLY Awards Finalist

• Directed by Patty Kimbrell, M. Ed.

• Music contributions are by award-winning children's music producers.

• Funding Provided By:
  - First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission 
  -  California Dept. of Health Services, CA Nutrition Network/California 5 a Day
  - Contra Costa County Health Services Community Wellness and Prevention Program
  - University of California Cooperative Extension