"Sing With Me ABC" works with basic letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and also with numbers and rhythm and rhyme. The books supplement any reading and music curriculum for pre-school and kindergarten. In this interview with author Bente Martinsen, she discusses how music is such a valuable part of the learning process, how the program was developed, her perspectives from Europe compared to the US, how the collaboration began with her co-author Solveig Pedersen; and FREE samples of how the program works with the letters A, N, P & the whole alphabet. If you have a question about the program, you are welcome to participate in our discussion group and ask a question.

"Musical Spanish"
Learning Spanish through pop music!
by Stacey Tipton
hosted by Joe Spataro
Stacey Tipton has spoken and taught Spanish for over 14 years, teaching at Tulane University, Berlitz, and in Buenos Aires. She started using music to learn a foreign language many years ago while she was a Rotary Exchange student in Zacatecas, Mexico. Music played a large role in her becoming fluent in Spanish, and also helped her retain my language skills through the years. In this interview, find out how the connection between learning Spanish and music began; how her immersion in Spanish culture and language in Zacatecas, Mexico shaped her as a teenager; her other musical tastes and a special FREE interactive lesson where you can learn Spanish while learning from the popular song, La Cucaracha.

"Homeschooler wins Wimbledon again!!
Venus & Serena Williams
Tennis Champions & Homeschoolers
by Eva Spataro
Venus Williams is homeschooler that has back-to-back wins at Wimbledon both in 2001 and 2000!! In true Williams sister form, she triumphed over Justine Henin (backhand and all) by winning the third and final set 6-0. Venus and her sister Serena blasted on to the tennis scene in 1994. Venus and Serena were both homeschooled and learned tennis at a very early age since age 4. Their father, Richard Williams, is the son of a Louisiana sharecropper He learned to play tennis by reading books and watching videos.
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Joanne's Movie Reviews:
"Pearl Harbor"
by Joanne Spataro
Charlotte Observer Movie Critic
movie review
There are so many good things to say about "Pearl Harbor." This epic is about the real-life Japanese bombing of America’s Pacific fleet, and is jam-packed with action and romance! It has explosive special effects, stellar actors, and a gripping story. Read the review and learn more about American history too!
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The Showgoats
Vet-by-day, Musician-by-night
hosted by Joanne Spataro
Dr. Walker Meadows, a talented veterinarian, has a fun and unique hobby. When it’s time to call it a day, Dr. Meadows enjoys playing music in his band The Showgoats. It helps him unwind after his busy days taking care of animals. The Showgoats’ specialize in country tunes, complete with catchy lyrics and excellent music! Dr. Meadows was inspired to be a veterinarian when he was in high school. He was a stable hand for a carriage company. He enjoyed the regular visits a veterinarian made to check up on the horses. And so he became one.
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