Preschool Alphabet Songs
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Songs of the Letter People
I grew up listening to "The Letter People" on my record player in the late '70s and early '80s. The energy and creativity in these songs stayed with me into adulthood. I searched online and bought a Songs of the Letter People CD for my first daughter to learn the same Letter People songs that I grew up with.
Unfortunately, they changed them! I'm guessing having only 5 girls and 21 boys wasn't politically correct (not to mention poor Mr. X had a horrible song that definitely needed to be redone).
I've created a playlist on Grooveshark with a few of the new Letter People songs for you to listen to before you consider buying your own Letter People CD.
Unfortunately, they changed them! I'm guessing having only 5 girls and 21 boys wasn't politically correct (not to mention poor Mr. X had a horrible song that definitely needed to be redone).
I've created a playlist on Grooveshark with a few of the new Letter People songs for you to listen to before you consider buying your own Letter People CD.
Also Consider - Meet the Letters
A Modernized Alphabet Recognition Program for Preschoolers
I'm partial to the original songs of the Letter People mostly because of the memories I have of them in my own childhood. However, I took an open mind and tried this "Meet the Letters" DVD when I read that 12 - 24 month old children were able to master letter recognition of both upper and lowercase letters after watching this DVD for two months.
Meet the Letters
Amazon Price: $8.89 (as of 05/28/2012)
My first daughter (now five) did not master letter recognition in two months using the Songs of the Letter People from my childhood.
However, my second daughter (18 months) has been watching "Meet the Letters" for a few weeks and seems to be picking up the letters very easily. I'll report back in another month with a better understanding.
Differences between the New and Original Songs of the Letter People
1. In the original there were only five MISS letters (all vowels).
2. In the original there were 21 MR letters.
3. All girl letters were MISS in the original, in the modern version they are MS.
4. Several songs were completely redone in the new version including Mr. X, and Mr. R.
2. In the original there were 21 MR letters.
3. All girl letters were MISS in the original, in the modern version they are MS.
4. Several songs were completely redone in the new version including Mr. X, and Mr. R.
Letter People Song - Table of Contents
Preschool Alphabet Songs
Click to view a video of the original song, or to listen to the updated one (when available).
Mister M with a Munchy Mouth
Of course Both My Daughters will Experience this Classic!
A classic "Letter People" song from the '70's featuring Mister M and his munchie mouth. One of the most memorable letter people.
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Mr. R - Ripping Rubber Bands
I guess they decided it was a bad idea to encourage kids to rip rubber bands so the new version is Mr. R raises the rosiest roses and wins all the rainbow ribbons.
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Mr. S - I Find My Secret Box
And Slip into My Super Socks
I love that the new version of Ms. S is so close to the original Mr. S song. It's a classic!
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Mr. X - His song wasn't quite right in the new or old version
Click here to listen to Mr. X's new song or view the video below to listen to the old one.
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Did you grow up on the origional songs of letter people?
Are you as fond of them as I am?
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darciefrench
Jul 17, 2011 @ 11:20 am | delete
- I sure do remember the Letter People -:)
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shauna7084
Sep 29, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
- Thanks for the visit at MidWest Regional. Was nice to talk to the doc after you left as well.
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J. Wells
Jun 2, 2011 @ 10:31 pm | delete
- I grew up on the letter people and was looking for it to get for my 3yr. old son. It is hilarious to me that you mentioned Mr. M as being the most memorable, because every time I try to explain what the Letter People are to others, I always sing Mr. M's song. I loved the letter people!
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by shauna7084
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