Learning as We Play

“Learning As We Play” offers a collection of songs and activities designed for young children including those who may be identified as “developmentally challenged.” The compilers’ main goal for this recording was to increase the listeners’ development both socially and physically through what are referred to as the three R’s: “repetition, relaxation, and routine.” Many songs familiar to young children over the years are included here, such as the classic counting song “This Old Man,” an adaptation of “Dinah” (part of “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad”), and the gospel songs “Help to Row the Boat Ashore” and “He’s Got the Whole World in his Hands.” Lyrics and suggested activities for all tracks are included in the liner notes.

*Discretion Advised: The liner notes includes language some may find objectionable. Smithsonian Folkways chose not to exclude the notes in order to preserve the historical context of the recording.

Track Listing

101	Greeting Song Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:13
102	Help to Row the Boat Ashore Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:46
103	The Cuckoo Clock Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:01
104	Do, Lord Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:12
105	I Take My Little Hands Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:59
106	He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:17
107	This Old Man Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:41
108	Elephant Song Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:31
109	See the Indians Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:13
201	Rig a Jig Jig Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:59
202	Horsey, Horsey Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:46
203	If You're Happy Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:24
204	Dinah Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:40
205	La Raspa Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	02:06
206	Down on Grandpa's Farm Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:41
207	Clapping Land Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:37
208	Our March Winifred E. Stiles and David R. Ginglend	01:49