A collection of songs originally written by a Coatbridge dad for his two young children have led to the launch of a major new online learning resource for youngsters.
Popcorn Kidz is the culmination of a final-year project by the University of the West of Scotland's (UWS) James O’Neill, a promising singer-songwriter and BA commercial music student.
The website utilises the power of music and animated videos to teach toddlers about topics such as the alphabet, road safety and healthy eating, in a way that is designed to be memorable.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android James told Lanarkshire Live : “Music is a powerful tool when it comes to education - whether it’s children or adults, songs are easy to remember and an effective way to learn. “I wanted to take this method of learning and use it to create a resource for nurseries and parents, to help kids understand certain things.“To be honest, when I originally came up with the idea of doing this, I had my university project in mind more than anything else; but overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, kids, teachers and academics encouraged me to take the concept forward.”The project was based around songs James had written for his own young children - tunes that he hadn’t expected anyone else to hear.
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