Phonics Time with Miss Jenny
Music CD-Book Set for Parents, Teachers, & Kids!
Miss Jenny's Phonics Time audio CD-book set makes teaching reading fun & easy for parents and teachers. Children learn K-2-level reading concepts: Letters and sounds, short vowels, long vowels, advanced one-syllable letter combinations, contractions, compound words, and more. The sequel to "Early Phonics with Miss Jenny" is ideal for pre-K through second grade children, English Language Learners, and Special Education children.
Available at: www.edutunes.com, www.islandergroup.com, Borders Waikele, Borders Windward Mall, Borders Ward Center, Borders Express Mililani, Borders Express Kahului, Borders Maui, Borders Express Kihei, UH Bookstores, Bestsellers, Bookends, and Teacher Plus. Note that giant classroom-sized posters are available at www.edutunes.com.
About the Author
Jennifer Fixman is a teacher at Waikele Elementary. Her original programs were piloted in South Bay Union School District in San Diego, CA, in 1999. Thousands of parents and teachers world-wide use her music to teach all subjects to their children. "Miss Jenny" has spoken to teachers across the country for the Bureau of Education and Research, Staff Development for Educators, and the Institute for Educational Development.
Testimonials
“Some of my neediest readers have trouble paying attention to traditional instructional strategies. However, they do pay attention to your phonics songs. These children are reading—and with Phonics Time, they LOVE reading!”
– Dawn Dershem, 2nd Grade Teacher
“Your innovative products are so delightfully easy to listen to. I teach second-grade bilingual students in their primary language. I have found the “Phonics Time!” CD to be an excellent medium to introduce the second language.”
- Estella Mora, Bilingual Education Teacher
“I listen to “Phonics Time!” every night before I go to bed. Miss Fixman’s songs are helping my son and I to learn English.”
- Toni Moreno, Parent
“Forget the old ‘drill and kill.’ Phonics Time offers an entertaining and educationally sound supplement to good phonics instruction.”
-Dee McLean, Past President, San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
“Phonics Time with Miss Jenny is worth every penny because it keeps my young learners interested. I would encourage other parents and teachers to go the Edutunes way.”
– Marlene Deosaran, Canada
“I LOVE THE PHONICS SONGS! This has added the spark and support my kids need and love to make phonics fun! I love the research-based approach, and I find the extension activity suggestions, such as hand movements and additional activities, very helpful. I teach a remedial reading class, and my students are really responding to these songs.
- Jana L. Roan, Teacher
“Every teacher and parent of young children should have this music! Jennifer Fixman has put together a delightful collection of songs that are both engaging and informative. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use format, these songs are educationally sound and rhythmically engaging. This is music that will activate your children’s minds and facilitate their learning.”
– Bruce Campbell, Teacher, Author, “The Multiple Intelligence Handbook”
This is what teachers have said about “Miss Jenny’s” professional development programs:
“I can immediately use everything presented at today’s session throughout this year. Wonderful format! Enjoyable…Informative and insightful!”
–Carol Lum, Pope Elementary School
“Brings the fun back to learning…It’s differentiated learning in action!”
–Kathy Tinik, Kailua Elementary School
“Makes the standards come alive and brings relevance to it!”
–Alison Higa, Lanakila Elementary School
“I will use these ideas tomorrow…Great!”
–Ninonete Freitas, Solomon Elementary School
“You cover so much in so little time!”
–Lee Takagi, Central Elementary
“It showed me how much fun you could have with your kids while getting them to learn!”
–Donna Okada, Kaahumanu Elementary
“I can definitely use her ideas in my first grade classroom!”
-Stephanie Agena, Waialua Elementary
“Awesome! You tied in the standards & made it fun! Terrific use of kinesthetic learning!”
-Tina Matsuo, Waialua Elementary
“Helped inspire me to take the standards & add a little rhythm to help the kids remember/learn more.”
–Jaclyn Di Meo, Kaaawa Elementary
“You shared many wonderful ideas! Thank you!”
– Christine Castro, Mililani Ike
“How wonderful that you incorporated the singing of songs to teach basic concepts and skills. It’s another great strategy for motivating kids to learn and to master basic concepts.”
– Frances Higoshiro, Hale Kula Elementary
"After just recently attending a MSL (Multi-sensory learning) workshop by Ron Yoshimoto I recognized the use of Orton-Gillingham strategies with music added."
–Linda Terada, Leihoku Elementary
“I like how you had simple words & music with simple hand motions that children could learn easily.”
–Babette Arakaki, Liholiho Elemenatary
"Time was well spent. I’d like to hear more. Good for non-musical as well as musical teachers.”
-Joy Waikoloa, Kalihi Waena Elementary
“How hysterically enjoyable and impressive. I can indeed take some ideas/strategies and immediately use/apply them with my kindergartners…Jenny—You are precious!”
-Janet Andrade, Kanoelani Elementary School
“You are awesome! I’ve been teaching since 1970 & you woke me up to sing while teaching.”
-Aurora Barrera, Honowai Elementary School
“She related the standards to singing and provided great hands-on tips that I can use starting tomorrow. Her ideas seem to have the students fully engaged in academic learning. She provided constant music & songs, and also ways to make teacher-created songs for the standards.”
-Joy Alcantra, Kalihi-Kai Elementary School
“Excellent presentation…So purposeful and FUN! FUN! FUN! You definitely make learning fun and meaningful.”
-Mae Lum, Kauluwela Elementary School
“Immediately applicable! Fun for teachers and students! Thanks for working hard in linking music with the K-2 standards!”
-Lily Masuda, Palolo Elementary School
“A shot of creativity that’s practical…One of the best workshops I’ve had in 20 years!”
–Rhonda Lajko, First Grade Teacher; Fridley, MN
“Jennifer has so many unique ideas that I can’t wait to use in my classroom. She made me excited to be a first grade teacher!”
–Lisa Newman, Burnsville, MN
“Excellent strategies, presentation, demonstrations, and resource handbook!”
- Kristin Walraven, K-2 Special Education Teacher
“Lots of practical ideas to take back to the classroom and start using tomorrow!”
- Kathleen Burton, 1st Grade Teacher
“Great ideas! Can’t wait to try them in my classroom!”
- Sara Sendrey, 2nd Grade Teacher
“Fabulous day! Jennifer is upbeat and updated! She has lots of great ideas that are real – not too fussy or hard to do!”
- Michelle Koontz, Grades 2-3 Looping Teacher
“Thank you, Jennifer, for all your enthusiasm! Wonderful, practical ideas! I would love to be in your classroom!”
- Emily Reeves, 1st Grade Teacher
“Jennifer, your enthusiasm for teaching is infectious! I’m leaving this seminar with many new ideas – proof positive that you can teach an ‘old dog new tricks’.”
- Debbie Bernauer, Teacher
“Jennifer has a wealth of practical ideas! My students are going to have a terrific time learning tomorrow!”
- Mignon Burke, Teacher
“Great ideas! Thanks so much for all the wonderful information!”
- Lorrie Tracy, Teacher
“Jennifer provides so many ideas that are useful and easy to do! Her songs and posters are great!”
- Kelly Irvine, Teacher
“I really enjoyed this seminar! I learned lots of ideas that I can take back and use right away!” - Julie Hines, Teacher
“Excellent presentation with lots of practical ideas!”
- Marlene Glass, Reading Recovery
“Wonderful ideas! The songs are fun and a great way to get first graders involved and interested.”
- Julie Ferguson, 1st Grade Teacher
