Nancy Stewart, children's singer-songwriter
and Founder of Sing With Our Kids
©Nancy Stewart, Sing With Our Kids
“I been a professional musician since I was fifteen, doing everything from playing lead guitar in a nationally known band, to recording commercials and theme songs for Disney television movies and the Apple Dumpling Gang. After touring nationally for nine years, I left my nightclub days behind to sing with my own kids. Then other kids… and lots and lots of kids who are now parents themselves. Along the way I became passionate about the connection between early literacy and music, and began presenting workshops and keynotes for teachers and librarians nationally and internationally, where I’ve developed a reputation for creating songs and materials that are simple and easy to use.
In 2001 I started my artist website, www.Nancymusic.com, and began offering a free monthly song download, along with sheet music and accompanying materials. These songs are now used by teachers, parents, and librarians worldwide.
In recent years I have seen our culture shift away from the everyday singing of the songs that have connected us to our past, and believe that shift has impacted everything from our sense of community and empathy, to basic skills; most specifically, literacy. So in 2012 I created and launched Sing with Our Kids which is both an ongoing pilot project and free resource website. Through my free songs and resources I am committed to making sure all children have access to songs and the lifelong benefits of singing.
In 2001 I started my artist website, www.Nancymusic.com, and began offering a free monthly song download, along with sheet music and accompanying materials. These songs are now used by teachers, parents, and librarians worldwide.
In recent years I have seen our culture shift away from the everyday singing of the songs that have connected us to our past, and believe that shift has impacted everything from our sense of community and empathy, to basic skills; most specifically, literacy. So in 2012 I created and launched Sing with Our Kids which is both an ongoing pilot project and free resource website. Through my free songs and resources I am committed to making sure all children have access to songs and the lifelong benefits of singing.
Here are some of the awards I’ve won along the way.
- Ala Notable Children’s Recording (American Library Association)
- Multiple Parents’ Choice Awards
- WLA Visionary Award for Service to You (Washington State Library Association)
(I’m honored to be the only non-library staff person to receive this prestigious award)
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Nancy Stewart, Founder of Sing with Our Kids | Sing With Our Kids - Nancy's Pilot Project and Free Resources Website
Nancy Stewart Free Website Resources | Why Sing? Quick Resources | Safe to Learn - Let's Sing Excellence in Education Award Winner 2015