The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

Records on Review iMAX U. BILDERSEE; »i GRANDFATHER'S FARM (CRG 5016), THE CLOCK THAT WENT BACKWARDS (CRG 5004)— Each a single ten-inch disc at 78 rpm. Children's Record Guild, 27 Thompson Street, New York 13, N. Y. Each of these records is intended for the younger school groups and will be useful in instruction in Grades K-2. "Grandfather's Farm" is a record for singing fun, offering the songs "Over the River", "Old Brown Cow", "The Donkey", "Mr. Rabbit", "The Pig", and "Down on Grandpa's Farm". The last mentioned is a participation song which can be effectively used to elicit a contributing response from the children, who are asked to supply additional verses in which all can join. It is intended for fun but can be used for instructional purposes. "The Clock That Went Backwards" is designed as a point of departure for youngsters in music appreciation. That objective is achieved through an elementary and inconsequential story which serves also as a satisfactory vehicle to introduce four unusual musical styles: those of the elegant court days, the fifteenth century, medieval times, and primitive music. The final tune presented is a recent recording, bringing the story back to modern times. E LITTLE COWGIRL (YPR 801)— Single ten-inch disc at 78 rpm. Young People's Records, Inc., 40 West 46th Street, New York City. "The Little Cowgirl" will have limited use in school except in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten groups. It is basically a home recording identified with the interests and needs of little girls who are as avid in playing "cowboys" as are their little boy contemporaries. Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, The Lone Ranger and other recent western heroes appeal to the girls as well as to the boys. This is the first record we have heard designed specifically to appeal to the "cowgirl" interests although there are many, many "cowboy" records available for school and home use. The songs are pleasant and will appeal to youngsters. Although the words may be beyond the memorization abilities of these youngest school children, the simple catchy tunes and the appealing little story make a welcome background for quiet listening and for play outlines. THE MAGIC CLOCK (YPR 50!) and BY ROCKET TO THE MOON (YPR 437) — Each a single ten-inch disc at 78 rpm. Young People's Records, Inc., 40 West 46th Street, New York City. Each of these discs is imaginative in conception and production and will appeal to the creative play abilities and interests of children in the first, second, and third grades. "The Magic Clock", simpler and more elementary than "By Rocket to the Moon", is a "once upon a time" story set in the imaginary city of Glicken-Glocken, which has only one clock, the magnificent town clock in the city's high tower which governs all community life. The evil King of Dumburg sabotages tTie clock and plans to attack his peaceful neighbors, but he is foiled. The record presents some interesting tunes and achieves the stated objective of entertaining the child and holding his interest, stimulating creative activity and providing a satisfactory emotional experience at the child's level of development. "By Rocket to the Moon" is an attempt to interest young children in elementary astronomy. The story is obvious — a crui.se to and around the moon via a rocket ship. The difficulties of such travel are readily overcome and the child's imagination is alerted in such a way that there is no difficulty making the experience seem real. NEWCOMB DEPT. C, 6824 LEXINGTON AVE. 3 8, MAKE YOUR OWN TYPEWRITER SLIDES Use Radio-Mats — Reqular Size 3'4"l4" or the NEW DUPLEX 2".2' On sale by ThvHLre Supply Deulem Write fiir Free Sample RADIO-MAT SLIDE CO., Inc., Dept.V 222 Oakridge Bird.. Daytona Brach, Fla. IS YOUR FILM %\^ ,>jvci_ ^"f^. ^'^>: ENTITLED TO A GOOD SHOWING? Make SVRE It Is! UseFILMACK PmiaUomi TITLES " I5< Per Word SILENT or MUSIC-MINIMUM TITLE $1.50 It never pays to handicap good pictures with inferior or amateurish-looking titles. To be sure of professional quality, so essential to successful showings, have Filmack make your titles. Try us on your next order. Write Dept. lO-F. gV W 1326 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 5 m ctober, 1951 Writinq for more information? Mention EDUCATIONAL SCREEN. 331