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Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple

Last week, I told you that my colleagues and I were hard at work on a new resource centered around our go-to props and instruments: drums, rhythm sticks, scarves, and shakers. Today is the day we get to share that new resource with you! Keep It Simple: 16 Goal-Based...

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My Go-To Instruments & Props

My Go-To Instruments & Props

As a new music therapist, I was constantly on the hunt for new, unique, and unconventional items to add to my instrument and props collection. And although they were fun and different at first, the novelty wore off quickly...especially when I realized they weren't...

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April Showers Bring Rain-Themed Songs!

April Showers Bring Rain-Themed Songs!

April showers bring May flowers, along with lots of opportunities to sing about the rain! Although I am not a big fan of rain showers, I do love singing about them. One of my favorite memories from elementary school was when the whole school created the sound of a...

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30 Music Therapy Songs for Early Childhood

30 Music Therapy Songs for Early Childhood

I still remember my first early childhood music therapy experience like it was yesterday, even though it was well over a decade ago during graduate school. My practicum client was a 2-year-old girl diagnosed with sensory processing disorder, and it was during our...

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My Favorite Bean Bags

My Favorite Bean Bags

As I'm sure you've noticed, MANY of my songs revolve around the use of props. They can be such a wonderful tool for addressing motor skills, coordination, group participation, turn-taking, and much more. This month in my groups and sessions, we're getting a lot of use...

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Shamrockin’ and Rollin’ Toward Goals

Shamrockin’ and Rollin’ Toward Goals

I don’t know if it’s all the green or the Irish music, but St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate! In the spring, when holidays are a little more spread out, I take any opportunity I can to add some variety to my repertoire as I continue to target my...

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