New Website! - March 4, 2008
Now you can find all the latest 4.M.K. Records' news and products at our new webhome....
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4 My Kids Records, Inc.: News
iTunes download link - May 15, 2006
Hi Everyone!
Here's a direct link to download my CD, Read Along With Wayne, from itunes. Just make sure you have Windows 2000 or XP.
Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter?
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=78590683
Check out this CD as well. It's from the founders, Steve & Amy Grissette. If you need help with relaxation...this is the CD for you.
Steve & Amy Grissette: Promise Of Peace
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=128934242
As always, keep reading!
One,
Wayne
Here's a direct link to download my CD, Read Along With Wayne, from itunes. Just make sure you have Windows 2000 or XP.
Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter?
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=78590683
Check out this CD as well. It's from the founders, Steve & Amy Grissette. If you need help with relaxation...this is the CD for you.
Steve & Amy Grissette: Promise Of Peace
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=128934242
As always, keep reading!
One,
Wayne
Read Along With Wayne is now on Walmart.com! - March 3, 2006
Now you can download Read Along With Wayne from Walmart.com! Just go to http://www.walmart.com and click music then click downloads.
Read Along With Wayne Is Now Available On BestBuy.com, Apple iTunes & TowerRecords.com! - November 10, 2005
Hello Everyone! The 4 My Kids Records Team has been working very hard for me. My debut CD, Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter is now available on BestBuy.com, Apple iTunes and TowerRecords.com!
If you go to www.bestbuy.com, then just highlight the "music, movies & games" tab; scroll down and click "digital music subscriptions"; on the right-hand column click "independent music"; and in the search box type in "read along with wayne" and click GO!
If you choose to visit www.towerrecords.com, click the "music" tab and in the search box type in "read along with wayne". By the way, if you're looking for a wonderful lullaby CD, then in the search box type in "Promise of Peace" and look for Steve & Amy Grissette as the artist. It's great...I still use it to help me sleep!
If you choose to go to www.apple.com/itunes, then in the search box just type in "read along with wayne". You will have to have an apple itunes account first, but I think it's pretty easy to set up.
Happy reading to all!
One!
Wayne
If you go to www.bestbuy.com, then just highlight the "music, movies & games" tab; scroll down and click "digital music subscriptions"; on the right-hand column click "independent music"; and in the search box type in "read along with wayne" and click GO!
If you choose to visit www.towerrecords.com, click the "music" tab and in the search box type in "read along with wayne". By the way, if you're looking for a wonderful lullaby CD, then in the search box type in "Promise of Peace" and look for Steve & Amy Grissette as the artist. It's great...I still use it to help me sleep!
If you choose to go to www.apple.com/itunes, then in the search box just type in "read along with wayne". You will have to have an apple itunes account first, but I think it's pretty easy to set up.
Happy reading to all!
One!
Wayne
4 MY KIDS RECORDS, INC PARTNERS WITH GENESIS FUNDRAISING - November 4, 2005
Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter CD will be a part of the Genesis Fundraising catalog during Black History Month 2006.
This fundraising effort is to help raise money for educational institutions.
This fundraising effort is to help raise money for educational institutions.
Never Play Jokes! by Stephanie Pitts, age 12 - October 14, 2005
Hi everyone, it's Wayne! Every so often, we'll feature one of our special Read Along All Stars who has written a wonderful story. We'll even ask you to answer the question at the end of the story by emailing us at wayne@4mykidsrecords.com Enjoy Stephanie's story!
________________________
Maggie woke up one morning and said to herself, "I'm going to play a joke on my brother, Tiny Joe, because he never lets me hang out and play with his friends.
Maggie got dressed and went downstairs to the smell of french toast, which her mom was cooking. It smelled so very good. After Maggie ate, she said bye to her family and was on her way to school.
When she got to school, she put glue in Tiny Joe's seat and put a fake spider in his locker. After lunch it was quiet in the hall and Tiny Joe walked to his locker. When he opened his locker, he saw the spider. He was so surprised that he fell backwards and broke his leg. The teacher helped him to his seat, but when he sat down, he got stuck in the chair.
Tiny Joe started crying and then Maggie felt so bad. The teacher took her to the office and the Principal called her Dad. He yelled at her in front of the whole class and she cried.
Maggie will never ever play jokes on anyone again!
THE END
_________________________
Can you answer this question?
Question: What was the main idea or most important point in this story?
Email me with the answer at wayne@4mykidsrecords.com
Happy Reading!
________________________
Maggie woke up one morning and said to herself, "I'm going to play a joke on my brother, Tiny Joe, because he never lets me hang out and play with his friends.
Maggie got dressed and went downstairs to the smell of french toast, which her mom was cooking. It smelled so very good. After Maggie ate, she said bye to her family and was on her way to school.
When she got to school, she put glue in Tiny Joe's seat and put a fake spider in his locker. After lunch it was quiet in the hall and Tiny Joe walked to his locker. When he opened his locker, he saw the spider. He was so surprised that he fell backwards and broke his leg. The teacher helped him to his seat, but when he sat down, he got stuck in the chair.
Tiny Joe started crying and then Maggie felt so bad. The teacher took her to the office and the Principal called her Dad. He yelled at her in front of the whole class and she cried.
Maggie will never ever play jokes on anyone again!
THE END
_________________________
Can you answer this question?
Question: What was the main idea or most important point in this story?
Email me with the answer at wayne@4mykidsrecords.com
Happy Reading!
April Fools! by LaTashia McPhee age 12 - October 13, 2005
Hi Everyone, it's Wayne! This story, April Fools, is written by one of our Read Along All Stars. Enjoy the story and answer the question at the end.
_________________________
One day on a Monday morning in April 1972, Maggie woke up to get ready for school. Her little brother, Tiny Joe, was getting ready as well. Big Papa said, "Hurry up kids! I gotta go to work." So Maggie and Tiny Joe rushed to get dressed and to the car.
When they got to school, the teacher said, "Hello" and Maggie and Tiny Joe waved. As the day went along, Maggie put her head down on the desk. Her teacher asked what was wrong and Maggie told her that she felt really sick. "Oh no! We must call your Dad to come pick you up," said the teacher. So the teacher called her Dad and he rushed to get to the school. "Are you alright, Maggie?," her Dad said. Maggie suddenly jumped up and said, "April Fools!". The teacher, her Dad and everyone in the class started laughing. THE END
_________________________
Question: What did Maggie say was wrong with her?
(a) She hurt her leg
(b) She was sick
(c) She forgot something at home
Email us back with your answer at wayne@4mykidsrecords.com
Happy Reading!
_________________________
One day on a Monday morning in April 1972, Maggie woke up to get ready for school. Her little brother, Tiny Joe, was getting ready as well. Big Papa said, "Hurry up kids! I gotta go to work." So Maggie and Tiny Joe rushed to get dressed and to the car.
When they got to school, the teacher said, "Hello" and Maggie and Tiny Joe waved. As the day went along, Maggie put her head down on the desk. Her teacher asked what was wrong and Maggie told her that she felt really sick. "Oh no! We must call your Dad to come pick you up," said the teacher. So the teacher called her Dad and he rushed to get to the school. "Are you alright, Maggie?," her Dad said. Maggie suddenly jumped up and said, "April Fools!". The teacher, her Dad and everyone in the class started laughing. THE END
_________________________
Question: What did Maggie say was wrong with her?
(a) She hurt her leg
(b) She was sick
(c) She forgot something at home
Email us back with your answer at wayne@4mykidsrecords.com
Happy Reading!
OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW PHONICS CAMP LOCATION - August 27, 2005
4 My Kids Records currently has 2 south side Chicago locations for phonics camps, the Carter Woodson Chicago Public Library and the Best Western Hotel located in Calumet Park, Illinois.
We're opening up another phonics camp location in Chicago land. We are now offering phonics and reading camps in Elgin, Illinois at New Hope Baptist Church, 1405 Wing Street. Open house for all who may be interested is Saturday, September 3, 2005. For more information regarding our reading programs, give us a call at (866) 744-1225. See you there!
We're opening up another phonics camp location in Chicago land. We are now offering phonics and reading camps in Elgin, Illinois at New Hope Baptist Church, 1405 Wing Street. Open house for all who may be interested is Saturday, September 3, 2005. For more information regarding our reading programs, give us a call at (866) 744-1225. See you there!
READ ALONG WITH WAYNE IS HELPING KIDS READ! - June 13, 2005
---- By Amy Grissette, Education Specialist, CEO of 4 My Kids Records, Inc.
No one is oblivious to the chronic illiteracy that plagues our public school systems.
It is disheartening to learn that, today, the terms “illiteracy” and “school” are intertwined and descriptive of the current public educational systems.
So far the No Child Left Behind Act has not provided any welcoming solutions. What it has provided are high levels of stress for both principals and teachers to solely focus their attention on coaching kids through the end-of-the-year exams in order that the schools receive high performance ratings. It has left parents frustrated and confused as to what steps to take next with regards to their children’s education. Most importantly it is a means to setting our children up for failure in the future.
Just recently a frustrated parent of a 5 year old said to me, “Please help my daughter. She is five going on six and she doesn’t know anything. She can’t even recognize a single letter in the alphabet. I’ve been paying for her to attend a prominent preschool and I just realized that they are just a glorified babysitter because she knows nothing. When I questioned the teacher, she simply said, ‘Our job as teachers is to only introduce concepts and then you, as the parent, must help your child master them.’”
That teacher could not have said it any better. You see, there used to be a time where we could solely rely on the school systems to teach our children and prepare them for their future endeavors. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. As parents, we must wake up to this fact, put our foot down and begin to take charge of our children’s educational future. This is the only way to ensure a brighter future.
I am proud to say, as an Education Specialist, parent and creator of the Read Along With Wayne series, that our product is a powerful tool that helps kids learn to read. I am not just stating this fact because I created this product, but I am stating this fact because it has proven itself over and over again.
Dr. Deforia Lane, Sesame Street Consultant & Director of the Rock Hall & Museum’s Toddler Rock Program, states, “Read Along With Wayne embraces rhythm and rhyme in a way that children can learn. It motivates them and is so highly stimulating that children, can with ease, move and absorb everything that it says. The incredible talent behind this product weaves together a wonderful marriage of both pre-readiness skills and music.”
In recent months, 4 My Kids Records has been conducting phonics camps around the city of Chicago. We just completed a phonics camp with the Wyatt Community Center. After just 4 weeks of the phonics camp and after listening repeatedly to the Read Along With Wayne: What’s Your Letter CD, 90% of the students demonstrated drastic changes in their reading levels; whereas many of them jumped an entire grade level with respect to reading scores.
One of the most amazing success stories at the Wyatt Community Center dealt with a 10 year old 3rd grader who could not read at all. The school he attended passed him from grade to grade, even though they were aware of his learning disability. His teacher continued to give him A’s as along as he behaved respectfully and made an effort in class. When I tested this student, my heart sank because his test scores clearly reflected his lack of knowledge of the alphabet and the sounds of letters, meaning not only did he not understand consonant and vowel sounds but he was unable to recognize letters of the alphabet as well. After just 1 week of him using our product, he began to recognize letters and some consonant and vowel sounds. After 2 weeks of using our product, he began to read short vowel words. After 4 weeks of using our product, he began reading simple sentences. “Here was a kid who literally knew nothing. The mother knew he couldn’t read, but she believed that he would, on his own, come around. Even though she knew of her son’s disability, she felt confident because the teacher was giving him A’s. We asked Mrs. Grissette to help him because we did not want him to pass to another grade and still not know how to read. After a couple of weeks, he was reading words for the first time. I’ll never forget that day because he ran into my office, read these words Mrs. Grissette had written on a piece of paper and gave me a hug. His face was beaming…I’ll never forget that day,” says Wanda Jamison, Executive Director of Wyatt Community Center.
This is just one of the many testimonials that we receive every week. Hearing these stories makes me “beam” inside. I thank God that He is using me as an instrument to help kids…I gladly answer the call.
No one is oblivious to the chronic illiteracy that plagues our public school systems.
It is disheartening to learn that, today, the terms “illiteracy” and “school” are intertwined and descriptive of the current public educational systems.
So far the No Child Left Behind Act has not provided any welcoming solutions. What it has provided are high levels of stress for both principals and teachers to solely focus their attention on coaching kids through the end-of-the-year exams in order that the schools receive high performance ratings. It has left parents frustrated and confused as to what steps to take next with regards to their children’s education. Most importantly it is a means to setting our children up for failure in the future.
Just recently a frustrated parent of a 5 year old said to me, “Please help my daughter. She is five going on six and she doesn’t know anything. She can’t even recognize a single letter in the alphabet. I’ve been paying for her to attend a prominent preschool and I just realized that they are just a glorified babysitter because she knows nothing. When I questioned the teacher, she simply said, ‘Our job as teachers is to only introduce concepts and then you, as the parent, must help your child master them.’”
That teacher could not have said it any better. You see, there used to be a time where we could solely rely on the school systems to teach our children and prepare them for their future endeavors. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. As parents, we must wake up to this fact, put our foot down and begin to take charge of our children’s educational future. This is the only way to ensure a brighter future.
I am proud to say, as an Education Specialist, parent and creator of the Read Along With Wayne series, that our product is a powerful tool that helps kids learn to read. I am not just stating this fact because I created this product, but I am stating this fact because it has proven itself over and over again.
Dr. Deforia Lane, Sesame Street Consultant & Director of the Rock Hall & Museum’s Toddler Rock Program, states, “Read Along With Wayne embraces rhythm and rhyme in a way that children can learn. It motivates them and is so highly stimulating that children, can with ease, move and absorb everything that it says. The incredible talent behind this product weaves together a wonderful marriage of both pre-readiness skills and music.”
In recent months, 4 My Kids Records has been conducting phonics camps around the city of Chicago. We just completed a phonics camp with the Wyatt Community Center. After just 4 weeks of the phonics camp and after listening repeatedly to the Read Along With Wayne: What’s Your Letter CD, 90% of the students demonstrated drastic changes in their reading levels; whereas many of them jumped an entire grade level with respect to reading scores.
One of the most amazing success stories at the Wyatt Community Center dealt with a 10 year old 3rd grader who could not read at all. The school he attended passed him from grade to grade, even though they were aware of his learning disability. His teacher continued to give him A’s as along as he behaved respectfully and made an effort in class. When I tested this student, my heart sank because his test scores clearly reflected his lack of knowledge of the alphabet and the sounds of letters, meaning not only did he not understand consonant and vowel sounds but he was unable to recognize letters of the alphabet as well. After just 1 week of him using our product, he began to recognize letters and some consonant and vowel sounds. After 2 weeks of using our product, he began to read short vowel words. After 4 weeks of using our product, he began reading simple sentences. “Here was a kid who literally knew nothing. The mother knew he couldn’t read, but she believed that he would, on his own, come around. Even though she knew of her son’s disability, she felt confident because the teacher was giving him A’s. We asked Mrs. Grissette to help him because we did not want him to pass to another grade and still not know how to read. After a couple of weeks, he was reading words for the first time. I’ll never forget that day because he ran into my office, read these words Mrs. Grissette had written on a piece of paper and gave me a hug. His face was beaming…I’ll never forget that day,” says Wanda Jamison, Executive Director of Wyatt Community Center.
This is just one of the many testimonials that we receive every week. Hearing these stories makes me “beam” inside. I thank God that He is using me as an instrument to help kids…I gladly answer the call.
WAYNE'S MUSIC IS THE HIGHLIGHT AT TLC LEARNING CENTER'S GRADUATION! - June 8, 2005
It's an overwhelming experience for any parent when they witness the graduation of their little kindergartener.
4 My Kids Records had an opportunity to experience such an emotional high at TLC Learning Center's kindergarten graduation on Thursday, June 2nd. Not only were we invited to witness this special occassion, but one of Wayne's singles, First Things First, was used as a highlight in their kindergarten production.
All thirty kindergarten participants dressed up in hip hop gear and they sang, cheered and danced along with the tune. There were even a few little stars on stage that got the audience pumped up. At the end of this piece, the crowd of parents cheered, clapped and even gave a standing ovation.
Thank you TLC for using Read Along With Wayne as part of your curriculum and thank you for inviting us to be a part of such a fantastic graduation production!
4 My Kids Records had an opportunity to experience such an emotional high at TLC Learning Center's kindergarten graduation on Thursday, June 2nd. Not only were we invited to witness this special occassion, but one of Wayne's singles, First Things First, was used as a highlight in their kindergarten production.
All thirty kindergarten participants dressed up in hip hop gear and they sang, cheered and danced along with the tune. There were even a few little stars on stage that got the audience pumped up. At the end of this piece, the crowd of parents cheered, clapped and even gave a standing ovation.
Thank you TLC for using Read Along With Wayne as part of your curriculum and thank you for inviting us to be a part of such a fantastic graduation production!
NOW AVAILABLE AT THE HOUSE OF PEACE BOOKSTORE - May 16, 2005
Doing some shopping in Evergreen Plaza? Well, don't forget to stop by the House of Peace Bookstore, owned by Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, and purchase your copy of Read Along With Wayne!
Evergreen Plaza is located at 9500 So. Western Ave in Evergreen Park, IL. The House of Peace Bookstore is located in the upper level. Stop by today and get a FREE alphabet poster of Wayne!
Evergreen Plaza is located at 9500 So. Western Ave in Evergreen Park, IL. The House of Peace Bookstore is located in the upper level. Stop by today and get a FREE alphabet poster of Wayne!
Read Along With Wayne Is Reaching Kids! - May 8, 2005
Thanks to all of the daycares and schools who are now a part of the Read Along With Wayne All Stars! We're growing every week!
Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Toddler Rock, Cleveland, OH
TLC Learning Center, Blue Island, IL
Miss Erma's Wee Kids, Country Club Hills, IL
Robbins Head Start, Robbins, IL
Kiddy Corner Day Care, Zion Park, IL
Orchard Child Day Care, Blue Island, IL
Chatham Avalon Nursery School & Kindergarten, Chicago, IL
Promise Christian Academy, Riverdale, IL
Wyatt Community & Family Center, Chicago, IL
JoAnn's Child Care, Waukegan, IL
Cherished Children, Mundelein, IL
Campbell's Day Care, Waukegan, IL
Lynn's Lady Bugs, Waukegan, IL
Tiny Tots Day Care, Waukegan, IL
Children's World, Milwaukee, WI
Oak Park Day Nursery, Oak Park, IL
River Forest Day Nursery, River Forest, IL
Peace Lutheran School, Sun Prairie, WI
Seven T's FCC, Milwaukee, WI
Extensive Fun & Learning, Trevor, WI
Waukegan Park District, Zion, IL
Oak Dale Christian Academy, Chicago, IL
Racine Head Start, Racine, WI
Roosevelt Elementary, Dolton, IL
The Children's Cottage, Elroy, WI
My Little School House, Union Grove, WI
Shammah Child Care, Milwaukee, WI
Guadalupe Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
Jo's Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
Alice's Christian Day Care, Chicago, IL
Ebenezer Child Care, Milwaukee, WI
Cuddle Care Child Care, Riverdale, IL
Keyboard First Learning, Watertown, WI
Fort Atkinson Preschool, Jefferson, WI
Magic Carpet Child Care, Janesville, WI
Sea World of Fun, Milwaukee, WI
Kurious Kids Day Care, Lake Mills, WI
Babe's In Toyland, Eau Claire, WI
Knapp School, Racine, WI
Social Development Commission Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
S.D.C. Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
WCTC Tiny Tech Child Care Center, Waukesha, WI
C & C Child Development Center, Milwaukee, IL
Mattie L. Gray Children of Diversity, Milwaukee, WI
Day Care Services For Children Inc., Wauwatosa, WI
Student VWW, Wind Lake, WI
ELDCDC, Kenosha, WI
Kids Are Us, Milwaukee, WI
Creative Kids Child Care Center, Racine, WI
Tweety & Tots, Milwaukee, WI
Park Way Christian Child Care, WI
St. Margaret Mary School, Algonquin, IL
Children's Diversity, Milwaukee, WI
MPRS Child Care, Racine, WI
Tiny N Tots Children's Academy, Milwaukee, WI
New Sunshine Day Care, Zion, IL
McCormick Tribune Center For Early Child Leadership, Arlington Heights, IL
Zion Park District, Zion, IL
Little Stars Day Care, Round Lake Beach, IL
Maria Ramirez Limited, Zion, IL
Dot's Tots, Waukegan, IL
YWCA of Lake County, North Chicago, IL
Head Start, Racine, WI
Country Cottage, Hales Corners, WI
Jubilee of Colors, Milwaukee, IL
Alicia's Home Day Care, Gurnee, IL
Rainbow Day Care, Chicago Heights, IL
Leah's Day Care, Matteson, IL
Nina Little Angels Day Care, Chicago, IL
CMELC, Richton Park, IL
St. Joseph Head Start, Chicago Heights, IL
Shackelford Home Day Care Center, South Holland, IL
Aunt Donna's Child Care, Tinley Park, IL
Little Eagles, Chicago, IL
Brady's Home Day Care, Hazel Crest, IL
Lil' Tots, Chicago, IL
DL's Place, Milwaukee, WI
YMCA Preschool Playmates, Racine, WI
Dusk to Dawn Child Care Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Bright Horizons, Palmyra, WI
Head Start, Beloit, WI
Even Start, Beloit, WI
Eric's House, Chicago, IL
School District 189, East St, Louis
St. Claire School, East St, Louis
CMELC, Markham, IL
LaGrange Head Start, Brookfield, IL
Creative Learning Center, Freeport, IL
Kidde Kollege, Frannieville, NJ
Wesley Community Center, Houston, TX
School District 62, FL
El Hogar Del Nino, Chicago, IL
Trinity Univ Christian College, Chicago, IL
Almost Home Academy, Kenosha, WI
Building Blocks North, Springfield, IL
Balloons Day Care Center, El Paso, TX
Walter Hammond Day Care, Quincy, IL
Decatur Day Care Center, Decatur, IL
Centers For New Horizons, Chicago, IL
Ezzard Charles School, Chicago, IL
Sandbox Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
Eyes On The Future, Chicago, IL
Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Toddler Rock, Cleveland, OH
TLC Learning Center, Blue Island, IL
Miss Erma's Wee Kids, Country Club Hills, IL
Robbins Head Start, Robbins, IL
Kiddy Corner Day Care, Zion Park, IL
Orchard Child Day Care, Blue Island, IL
Chatham Avalon Nursery School & Kindergarten, Chicago, IL
Promise Christian Academy, Riverdale, IL
Wyatt Community & Family Center, Chicago, IL
JoAnn's Child Care, Waukegan, IL
Cherished Children, Mundelein, IL
Campbell's Day Care, Waukegan, IL
Lynn's Lady Bugs, Waukegan, IL
Tiny Tots Day Care, Waukegan, IL
Children's World, Milwaukee, WI
Oak Park Day Nursery, Oak Park, IL
River Forest Day Nursery, River Forest, IL
Peace Lutheran School, Sun Prairie, WI
Seven T's FCC, Milwaukee, WI
Extensive Fun & Learning, Trevor, WI
Waukegan Park District, Zion, IL
Oak Dale Christian Academy, Chicago, IL
Racine Head Start, Racine, WI
Roosevelt Elementary, Dolton, IL
The Children's Cottage, Elroy, WI
My Little School House, Union Grove, WI
Shammah Child Care, Milwaukee, WI
Guadalupe Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
Jo's Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
Alice's Christian Day Care, Chicago, IL
Ebenezer Child Care, Milwaukee, WI
Cuddle Care Child Care, Riverdale, IL
Keyboard First Learning, Watertown, WI
Fort Atkinson Preschool, Jefferson, WI
Magic Carpet Child Care, Janesville, WI
Sea World of Fun, Milwaukee, WI
Kurious Kids Day Care, Lake Mills, WI
Babe's In Toyland, Eau Claire, WI
Knapp School, Racine, WI
Social Development Commission Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
S.D.C. Head Start, Milwaukee, WI
WCTC Tiny Tech Child Care Center, Waukesha, WI
C & C Child Development Center, Milwaukee, IL
Mattie L. Gray Children of Diversity, Milwaukee, WI
Day Care Services For Children Inc., Wauwatosa, WI
Student VWW, Wind Lake, WI
ELDCDC, Kenosha, WI
Kids Are Us, Milwaukee, WI
Creative Kids Child Care Center, Racine, WI
Tweety & Tots, Milwaukee, WI
Park Way Christian Child Care, WI
St. Margaret Mary School, Algonquin, IL
Children's Diversity, Milwaukee, WI
MPRS Child Care, Racine, WI
Tiny N Tots Children's Academy, Milwaukee, WI
New Sunshine Day Care, Zion, IL
McCormick Tribune Center For Early Child Leadership, Arlington Heights, IL
Zion Park District, Zion, IL
Little Stars Day Care, Round Lake Beach, IL
Maria Ramirez Limited, Zion, IL
Dot's Tots, Waukegan, IL
YWCA of Lake County, North Chicago, IL
Head Start, Racine, WI
Country Cottage, Hales Corners, WI
Jubilee of Colors, Milwaukee, IL
Alicia's Home Day Care, Gurnee, IL
Rainbow Day Care, Chicago Heights, IL
Leah's Day Care, Matteson, IL
Nina Little Angels Day Care, Chicago, IL
CMELC, Richton Park, IL
St. Joseph Head Start, Chicago Heights, IL
Shackelford Home Day Care Center, South Holland, IL
Aunt Donna's Child Care, Tinley Park, IL
Little Eagles, Chicago, IL
Brady's Home Day Care, Hazel Crest, IL
Lil' Tots, Chicago, IL
DL's Place, Milwaukee, WI
YMCA Preschool Playmates, Racine, WI
Dusk to Dawn Child Care Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Bright Horizons, Palmyra, WI
Head Start, Beloit, WI
Even Start, Beloit, WI
Eric's House, Chicago, IL
School District 189, East St, Louis
St. Claire School, East St, Louis
CMELC, Markham, IL
LaGrange Head Start, Brookfield, IL
Creative Learning Center, Freeport, IL
Kidde Kollege, Frannieville, NJ
Wesley Community Center, Houston, TX
School District 62, FL
El Hogar Del Nino, Chicago, IL
Trinity Univ Christian College, Chicago, IL
Almost Home Academy, Kenosha, WI
Building Blocks North, Springfield, IL
Balloons Day Care Center, El Paso, TX
Walter Hammond Day Care, Quincy, IL
Decatur Day Care Center, Decatur, IL
Centers For New Horizons, Chicago, IL
Ezzard Charles School, Chicago, IL
Sandbox Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
Eyes On The Future, Chicago, IL
Read Along With Wayne Is Featured in EBONY Magazine! - April 11, 2005
Check out the May 2005 issue of EBONY Magazine and you'll find info on Read Along With Wayne. The CD is featured on page 36 in the "Sounding Off" section as one of the "Latest and Hottest In Black Music Today"!
Check Out Wayne's Interview With GritsKidz.com! - April 4, 2005
Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter is this month's featured book & CD on GritsKidz.com! Wayne and the 4 My Kids Records' Founders were interviewed by the GritsKidz Book Club. Check out the interview here at http://www.gritskidz.com/Interviews/auth_wayne.html
WAYNE IS WITH TOWER RECORDS - March 8, 2005
Not only can you purchase the Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter? CD from our home site at www.4mkrecords.com, but now you can purchase the CD from Tower Records!
Just go to www.towerrecords.com and do one of the following:
If you do an artist search, type in "read along with wayne".
If you do an album search, type in "what's your letter".
Just go to www.towerrecords.com and do one of the following:
If you do an artist search, type in "read along with wayne".
If you do an album search, type in "what's your letter".
Wayne Joins the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Toddler Rock Program! - January 21, 2005
Wayne's debut storybook and CD entitled, Read Along With Wayne: What's Your Letter?, which teaches kids phonics through music, will be a major part of the curriculum for this year's Toddler Rock program which takes place at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Since 1999, the Toddler Rock program, founded by author and Sesame Street consultant Dr. Deforia Lane, is an annual head start program that provides enjoyable yet purposeful activities and resources for parents and/or caregivers to share with their children. During weekly sessions, they learn to use music through meaningful play and nurturing experiences. During these sessions, these youngsters, along with their parents, get an opportunity to stroll through the lobby of the Hall of Fame, gaze at many artifacts, learn about the different genres of music, work together through activities, and learn about the Rock n Roll's legendary performers such as Little Richard, Elvis, Ziggy Marley and the The Beatles.
Each week children and their parents and/or caregivers participate in singing, listening, movement, instrument playing activities and will now engage in Read Along With Wayne activities that will be supported by the storybook, CD and workbook.
The Toddler Rock program will begin its 30-week sessions during the week of January 24th and will end the week of August 29th.
Since 1999, the Toddler Rock program, founded by author and Sesame Street consultant Dr. Deforia Lane, is an annual head start program that provides enjoyable yet purposeful activities and resources for parents and/or caregivers to share with their children. During weekly sessions, they learn to use music through meaningful play and nurturing experiences. During these sessions, these youngsters, along with their parents, get an opportunity to stroll through the lobby of the Hall of Fame, gaze at many artifacts, learn about the different genres of music, work together through activities, and learn about the Rock n Roll's legendary performers such as Little Richard, Elvis, Ziggy Marley and the The Beatles.
Each week children and their parents and/or caregivers participate in singing, listening, movement, instrument playing activities and will now engage in Read Along With Wayne activities that will be supported by the storybook, CD and workbook.
The Toddler Rock program will begin its 30-week sessions during the week of January 24th and will end the week of August 29th.
Having Fun in the Studio! - January 6, 2005
Hi Friends!
I am so excited to be in the studio recording my first CD. It's a lot of work, but I'm having lots of fun!I've met a lot of great musicians and producers like MC Kid Letter BIZ, The Crusher 65, The Hit Maker Lil' ED and Bethany. The tracks are PHAT :)!
----Wayne
I am so excited to be in the studio recording my first CD. It's a lot of work, but I'm having lots of fun!I've met a lot of great musicians and producers like MC Kid Letter BIZ, The Crusher 65, The Hit Maker Lil' ED and Bethany. The tracks are PHAT :)!
----Wayne