Ella Jenkins - Early Early Childhood Songs (1972) Vinyl LP • Farmer in the Dell

Catalog Number:

SC-7630

Musical Styles:

1970s, American Folk, Educational, Lullaby, Nursery Rhyme, Sing-Along, Storytelling, Traditional Folk

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Cardboard board included. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has light-scuffing and slight discoloration with darker spots (front/back); Note: Side 2 is unbanded; songs are as listed on back cover notes. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is readable with mild-wear (printed off-center). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of light use and divots. 8-Page booklet NOT included. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Mary Had A Little Lamb
2. The Farmer In The Dell
3. Skip To My Lou
4. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
5. London Bridge
6. This Old Man
7. Pop Goes The Weasel
8. Ella And Children In An Impromptu Session Songs:
9. London Bridge
10. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
11. ABC's
12. Ba - Ba Black Sheep
13. The Farmer In The Dell
14. Pop Goes The Weasel
15. This Old Man
16. Skip To My Lou
17. Mary Had A Little Lamb

About The Record:

Early Early Childhood Songs, by Ella Jenkins, is a whimsical and sweet collection of classic nursery rhymes and children's songs performed with young students from the Lake Meadows Nursery School, aimed at ages 2-4 as an engaging first step into music for little ones. Ella, known as the First Lady of Children's Music, plays favorites like Mary Had a Little Lamb and Skip to My Lou on kazoo and harmonica while leading interactive sing-alongs such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, emphasizing call-and-response, melody recognition exercises, and joyful participation that have made her a pioneer in early childhood education. This album highlights her innovative approach of blending traditional folk elements with multicultural influences and simple rhythms to foster group singing, movement, and musical skill development in preschool settings. Fan-favorites include The Farmer in the Dell, This Old Man, Pop Goes the Weasel, London Bridge, and ABC's, which continue to delight generations through their playful, participatory style. As part of her broader legacy, Ella Jenkins revolutionized children's music by making interactive, culturally rich songs a staple in classrooms worldwide.