‘School House Rock’ for Generation Z

“The Body Rocks” merges modern pop music with biological science, using lyrics that answer children’s burning questions about the functions of the human body. And it’s set to music performed by people you’d never expect — but are happy to find — on a kid’s album, from Liz Phair to Pete Yorn to Minnie Driver.

The 11 songs on the album explore the body’s systems and senses in a straightforward, insightful way. There’s songs about the endocrine and circulatory systems (“We’re All Big Fans of Glands,” “The Heart Beats Lub Dub”), specific organs and body parts (“Hair Isn’t Just on our Head,” “Skin is the Biggest Organ”), senses (“Smell is Invisible,” “Sight is One of Our Sense”), and even the body’s basic fuels (“Food Gives Energy to Me and You,” “Oxygen is Our Friend”).

The lyrics are written for kids, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself tapping your toe while you listen to Pete Yorn sing about pee!

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Rodeph Sholom School

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 300; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rodeph Sholom School, an Early Childhood through 8th Grade Reform Jewish independent school, inspires today&rsquo;s curious learners to become tomorrow&rsquo;s purpose-driven leaders. Located on Manhattan&rsquo;s UWS, the school engages students in meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration through a curriculum infused with Jewish values while fueling their love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and society. Students and families of all backgrounds connect and thrive in Rodeph Sholom School&rsquo;s welcoming and inclusive community.

The Green Vale School

The Green Vale School is Long Island's largest preeminent private school for Pre-Nursery (age 2) to 8th Grade. Families from some of NY's top school districts choose Green Vale for its exceptional academics taught in a purposefully joyful environment. Founded in 1923, Green Vale has exemplified educational excellence, molding well-rounded individuals equipped not just for the classroom but for life's journey ahead. Rooted in joy, the school's unique approach cultivates intellect, character, and confidence, ensuring students transcend classroom boundaries.&nbsp; At the core of Green Vale&rsquo;s ethos lies a belief that early years form the bedrock of a fulfilling educational journey. In these formative stages, curiosity blossoms, creativity finds its wings, and crucial foundational skills are honed. It's here that the dedicated faculty and comprehensive curriculum pave the way for lifelong success. What distinguishes Green Vale is its commitment to tailored programs for each developmental stage: Early Childhood (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten), Lower School (1st &ndash; 5th grade), and Upper School (6th &ndash; 8th grade). Each phase is a transformative experience, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also values like character, reflection, and community spirit. From nurturing social/emotional growth and discovering new passions in Early Childhood to fostering astute thinkers and executive functioning skills in Lower School to developing social awareness and leadership skills in Upper School, Green Vale nurtures well-rounded individuals ready to conquer the next step. However, the school&rsquo;s commitment transcends traditional academia. It&rsquo;s about fostering holistic development&mdash;where the arts, interscholastic sports, and service-learning blend seamlessly into the curriculum, instilling life skills, leadership, and a deep sense of community. At Green Vale, character education isn&rsquo;t a subject but a guiding principle, shaping students into empathetic, responsible, and principled individuals. Amidst it all, the school's dedication to small class sizes ensures personalized attention, creating an environment where every student is known&nbsp;and&nbsp;understood&mdash;a community where individual strengths are celebrated, and challenges are met with unwavering support. In essence, The Green Vale School aims to offer more than just an unmatched educational experience. It&rsquo;s a place where differences are celebrated, joy sparks learning, and character development is as vital as academic achievement. It&rsquo;s a testament to a century-long commitment to shaping generations of lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.

The École

At The &Eacute;cole, we believe that the goal of education is to develop well-informed, well-rounded, responsible, and compassionate students who can create and connect to a world filled with possibilities. This belief is at the heart of our uniquely designed bilingual program, in which students learn not just to speak, read, and write in two languages but also to think, feel, and act in ways informed by two cultures. To always see, explore, and understand the world around them from two perspectives is the gift of the deeply bi-literate, bi-cultural student. Artfully blending the curriculum requirements and pedagogical approaches of the French and American systems, our native-speaking faculty create rich academic environments for a diverse, international student body. From Maternelle through Middle School, students at The &Eacute;cole are guided through the core language arts, social studies, math, and sciences content, as well as character and cultural enrichment in both French and English for all subjects. In our intimate classroom settings or out and about in New York City&rsquo;s many artistic and historical institutions, using traditional and technology-based techniques, our teachers aspire to provide individual and group bilingual learning opportunities that engage, challenge, and inspire.