Try Something New. You Might Love It!

Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Cameron (age 4) discuss something that's a challenge for many kids: Trying new things!Whether it's trying new foods, trying to swim in the pool, or trying to sing a new song, trying new things can be daunting. Cameron shares that even though trying new things is hard, trying is the only way you can learn about something and it's the only way to know if you'll like it or not. The episode begins with a playful and honest conversation about trying new things. With help from Benjamin's puppet friend Bloop, they practice trying a new food: pancakes with raspberries. Cameron suggests trying a tiny bite ... and Bloop proclaims the bite to be "delicious!"Using the Tune Up method, Benjamin and Cameron co-create a catchy song about trying new things. (The song was produced by GRAMMY®-winning musician Dean Jones. It will be released as a stand-alone music video soon!)Perfect for kids ages 3–10 and for listening together as a family.Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Learning By:🌟 Discussing the new foods we've tasted and the new things we've learned recently. 🌟 Telling your child a story about a time when you tried something new, and sharing what you learned.  🌟 Asking your child, "What does it feel like to try something new?"🌟 Asking your child, "What's something new we can try today?"🌟 Using the Tune Up Method with your child to create your own song about trying something new.About the Tune Up Podcast:Tune Up uses the healing power of music to help children (and the adults who love them) tackle challenges of early childhood, from cleaning up to including others. In each episode, teacher and musician Benjamin Weiner chats with a child about a difficult topic. Together, they write an empowering song to take on the challenge. Tune Up helps children to build social and emotional skills, growth mindset, coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and mindfulness skills. It's also FUN and a perfect co-listening experience for kids and their grown-ups.About Host Benjamin:Benjamin Weiner is a writer, composer, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes for shows including Dora on Paramount Plus, Rosie’s Rules on PBS, and Vida the Vet on Netflix, and makes kids music as Princess Backpack and Benjamin. His first picture book is in the works with Simon & Schuster.Subscribe, Rate, and Share:If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Tune Up.🎧 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tuneupsparkler 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tuneupsparkler📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuneUpSparkler/Credits:Tune Up is hosted by Benjamin Weiner. It is produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Brittany Sommer Katzin and Dana Stewart.🌈 Visit The Tune Up Website: https://playsparkler.org/tuneup