We Love Math with Miss Jenny
Music CD-Book Set for Parents, Teachers, & Kids!
Miss Jenny teaches pre-K to first grade math concepts in her 27-songs audio CD-book set. Songs use fun characters like Zero the Hero and the Pizza-Eating Alligator to teach basic concepts and skills. Book includes all lyrics, simple instructions, and simple activities that parents and teachers can begin using immediately. This innovative program supports standards created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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
“I love bringing music into my lessons to reinforce content and basic skills. Auditory learners especially need this approach. These songs are fun and easy to use.” –Linda Hare, 2nd Grade Teacher
“My students love your music. Thanks for making learning so much fun!"
-Belinda Gonzalez; Kindergarten Teacher, National City, CA
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
