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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)
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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)

Why We Recommend It

Feel like a broken record about clean hands? This cute ditty may make an impression and send kids to the sink.

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Why is kids' music so important?

Preschoolers are gaining mastery over their thoughts and their bodies. With language comes communication, and with coordination comes controlled movement. Music for kids aids in the development of both. The best music for kids inspires them to sing and dance; in the process, they build vocabulary and gain control over their bodies.

A good place to start: We help you find music that both you and your kids can enjoy so you can practice those song-and-dance moves together.

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