What inspired the Declaration of Independence Song?
When 4th grader Steffy Boyd brought home a homework assignment to memorize the first 250 words of the Declaration of Independence, she had a hard time.
After trying the usual 'memory' techniques without success, her family decided that there had to be a better way. They got together and wrote a 'sing-along.' Not only did Steffy learn faster, she learned what the words really meant! The whole family learned it as well.
Steffy and her father, Jack Boyd, recorded the 'Declaration of Independence Song' when Steffy was 11 years.
Over the last 8 years, over 50,000 students have sung the song all across America to learn the words of the Declaration of Independence.
Steffy Boyd is 22 years old, a graduate of Shorter College in Rome, Georgia and a 1st year graduate student at Medical College of Georgia studying for her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She recorded the song when she was 11 years old.
Jack Boyd, her father, is a sales executive for a large computer company. He and his wife, Monica, live in Milton, GA and have three children.
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Teachers and Parents Reviews"My first graders loved to sing along -- especially the chorus. We sang it in class everyday. The students really learned the words!" --- Judy Stone, Eastside Elementary, Brooksville, FL "My 2nd grade students really enjoy learning with music." --- Glenda Roach, Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg, Arkansas “ The students enjoyed singing it and it reinforced their assignment of memorizing the Preamble to the Declaration. --- Kathy Lubby, 5th Grade, North Ridge Elementary, N. Richland Hills, TX |
Featured Resources Available on iTunes:Two Sing-Alongs Make Learning the Words of the Declaration of Independence Fun!Declaration Sing-Along: A fun chorus of the 55 words often recited during Celebrate Freedom Week. Best for K-3 grades. Declaration of Independence Song: A fun way to memorize the first 200+ words of the Declaration, including the 56 words most often recited. Best for 4th grade and up. |
