HAP PALMER: Getting To Know Myself

Hap Palmer

Getting To Know Myself

© 1972 Educational Activities

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An excellent introduction to learning that covers awareness of body image and the body's position in space, identification of body places, objects in relation to body planes, body part identification, movements of the body, feelings and moods.

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Hap Palmer pioneered the integration of music and movement in the area of early childhood education. His songs enhance the development of motor skills, language acquisition, reading readiness, and math concepts as well as nurture the imaginative process and encourage creative problem solving. His widespread popularity in schools and day-care centers for over twenty years, has made him a living legend within the teaching community for young children. Teachers have used his music for more than two generations to teach letters, numbers, phonics, days of the week, colors, shapes and more. A third generation of children are now learning with his songs and movement innovations.

An accomplished musician, singer/songwriter and educator, his multiple skilled talent on guitar, bass, percussion, saxophone, and clarinet can be heard on his various recordings. His BABY SONGS live-action music video series for young children has ,sold over 2 million units. Hap's recordings and videos have received numerous honors including the Parents' Choice Award, the American Library Association Notable Designation, the National Association of Parent Publications Award, The Early Childhood News Directors Choice Award and the American Video Award. A summary of Hap's awards can be found here.

As a teacher of teachers, Hap has taught classes and workshops for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the University of California at Los Angeles Education Extension, the Los Angeles City Schools, the Georgia Preschool Association, the Oklahoma Early Childhood Association, the New England Kindergarten Conference, and many other school districts and educational organizations throughout the nation. Using his background in music, education, and dance, he is able to help teachers find innovative, imaginative and fun ways to teach their students with enjoyable music and lyrics that children love to listen to over and over again.

With a Masters Degree in Dance Education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a love of music, Hap Palmer has given the world of early childhood education and young children a lasting gift of learning that has spanned the generations.

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  • author: Sue Smit

    Good CD

  • I've been singing the Sammy song for 27 yrs
    author: patti

    My daughter went to a cooperative nursery school in the early 1970s, where the moms were assigned helper days each month, and we learned many Hap Palmer songs. I'm so happy to have found these CDs in time for my daughter's baby shower! :)

  • Hap Palmer Getting to Know Myself
    author: Donna Hemphill

    I use Grandma's Farm during my farm unit. I used a cow, pig, horse, and dog puppet for a child to hold for each group. Then, the rest of the children joined whichever group they wanted. We had a Pre-K choir of farm animals. It was wonderful! Thank you, Hap Palmer

  • Cute CD! Replacement, wore out the first.
    author: Getting to Know Myself, Hap Palmer

    This is a cute little CD. I work with an early childhood teacher that wore it out. This was a gift to her. She was very excited to get a new one, now the kids can sing and dance to Sammy again!

  • Great CD!!! I use it all the time with my mentally handicapped students!
    author: Kathryn Dahlgren

    This CD is great for teaching my mentally handicapped students basic concepts and keeping their attention. I use it every day in my language groups. The kids love it because it's fun!!!!

  • Great CD and service!
    author: Agnes Wooters

    CD is fantastic, Hap Palmer is a genius. I have to say that customer service is out of this world. The follow up and care of this one cd was great. Amazon.com has a lot to learn from you! Thank you! I will for sure buy again from this web site.

  • This was a favorite of mine when it came out on LP album.
    author: Terri Fox

    I have taught preschool for over 26 years and Sammy is still a favorite among my students. We always have to sing and do the actions twice before we go to our next song. I still get the song stuck in my head and find myself singing this delightful song all day long.

  • Love those old songs!
    author: Jo

    I could hardly wait to sing these songs with my students this year. I'm so glad I was able to find them on CD. I would highly recommend this CD to any Pre-K or Kindergarten teacher!

  • Fabulous CD for pre-school age children!
    author: Dana

    I bought this CD after hearing my daughter rave about it when I would pick her up from school. Her pre-school teachers play it each day. The kids all love it. It captures their attention, encourages movement, learning and singing. I would definitely recommended it.

  • Absolutely loved it
    author: Loretta Degnan

    I heard the song, Shake Something for the first time at a CDA class. I loved it, ordered it, and shared the cd with my class who thought it was awesome.

  • Great!
    author: Ellie Chilbert

    I used this CD 20 years ago with my kindergarten class and knew it was a must for my grandchildren.

  • great CD,wonderful music and movement entertainment for young children
    author: Jane Kendall

    The Hap Palmer CD, Getting To Know Myself contains wonderful music and movement activities for young children, especially preschoolers.

  • Love it!
    author: Karen Wilson

    I love this CD. I wake up in the morning singing these songs. I bought this CD as a record album when my children were young (they are now 26 & 28). I bought it for my new grandaughter and my new day care. My daughters were so excited to hear these songs again. We sing the songs to six week old Haley, and she loves it.

  • Perfect fot helping an elementary counselor "guide" thru music
    author: Teresa Kutteh

    As GOOD as it gets for music to assist kids in understanding feelings and self-esteem.

  • Absolutely Great
    author: Moll

    I'm 26 now with a 19 month old and I couldn't wait to teach him how to "fly to the store." I remember the record my mom played for us as a kid and I love it.

  • Have used Hap Palmers records for 15 years.
    author: Dottie Doyle

    I am a Children's Librarian and have used Hap Palmers music on this particular record long before CD version. The Turn Around and Sammy are standards in my Toddler Time. Children leave singing part or all of the catchy songs. I have since ordered it on CD. (Point of interest) My kids thought my record was just a large CD.

  • Getting to Know Myself by Hap Palmer is an excellent CD for young chilren.
    author: Debbie Jennings

    I am a guidance counselor and am using the CD with my kindergaren and first grade classes to work on self-esteem. It is a great CD. I used it years ago as a kindergarten teacher and remembered it this year and ordered it. It greatly enhances my unit on self-esteem.

  • This guy is ultimate relaxation...!!!
    author: Adam

    I absolutley love Hap Palmer-- I may have a unhealthy obsession!!! I am 27, and his music has inspired me to write- I literally have every CD and DVD of his-- he's the ultimate in soothing!! Favorite song is "The Eagle" -- very moving lyrics!!

  • My baby boy loves his new CD. His favorite song is Sammy-my favorite when I was
    author: Aimee Osuch

    I really enjoy listening to this CD with my 8 month old baby boy. I like knowing that as we have fun singing the songs to him, he is learning at the same time. Most importantly, he loves it!

  • We love your music , it makes happy all day long!
    author: Holly Beagley

    This cd helps us each and everyday in our classroom!

  • This is great since Sammy is our favorite! Fun for all kids...6,5,2 yrs.
    author: Connie Balls

    The cd is of good quality and the songs are terrific. Love the teaching technique for learning body parts and getting kids into exercising. Thanks for Sammy...it helps us remember to be happy with what we have. :)

  • I love this CD. It really gets the children up and moving! :)
    author: Mandy

    This CD is great for following directions and getting the children up and moving! My son always asks to dance to Sammy and the children I do child care for love it too! This has been a huge hit in my house! :) Highly recommend. (especially for those cold months and rainy days when the kids cannot get outside to release energy)

  • On our home's all-time favorite list!
    author: Angela

    This CD has been a favorite since we first heard it in preschool 5 years ago. This is the third time we have had to replace it after mishaps, but my girl simply won't live without it. When I tell her I need a time out for myself, she dances and dances to these songs... and I don't cry to hear them over and over again!

  • Thank you so much for the prompt delivery. We love the CD's
    author: WCAC Webster Head Start

    We love the CD's that we ordered. Thank you so much for the prompt delivery. It was wonderful doing business with you

  • These are just great songs!!!
    author: Danah

    This is a great CD. My old preschool teacher used to play these songs when I was little and it took me forever to find out who the artist was so that I could purchase the CD for my 16 month old son. He gets so excited every time I start the CD for him, and we dance to the music every day. These are just great songs!!!

  • I love Hap Palmer
    author: Annette Camden

    This is a great CD. I have worn out the casette, I'm glad they released it on CD.

  • The children love these songs!!
    author: Raechel Combs

    Working in a 3-6 Montessori classroom these songs are perfect for circle time fun. The children love the opportunities to express themselves. I actually have fun with them as well.

  • I love your music
    author: Getting to Know Myself

    I have worked in preschool child care for years, and love using this CD- the music is something the kids remember, and can be used in several ways. I just bought this for my two year old granddaughter, as she loved the "Sammy" song!

  • Excellent CD for small children with easy actions and wonderful lyrics.
    author: Hap Palmer - Getting to Know Myself

    Getting to Know Myself is one of the best children's CDs! Great for tiny kids with its simple actions and feel-good lyrics. I'm a pediatric nurse who works with special ed teachers and therapists in the classroom and home setting. SAMMY has been one of our favorite songs for years!

  • An all-time favorite!
    author: Mary Ann Sweet

    This is an all-time favorite I used as a classroom teacher. Now as a counselor, I can see many applications of the songs with the younger students I work with. So I had to replace the vinyl with the plastic CD.

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