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Friday Fave: You!
Today I want to talk all about you, my wonderful readers. I used to feel a little lonely, being the only music therapist in my city. In fact, that was one of the motivating factors in starting this blog. I needed a place to share my ideas, receive feedback on my...
Foggy Day
So foggy, in fact, that driving to school this morning was a little scary! I'm a nervous driver in any case, so unfavorable weather conditions do not help my cause whatsoever. But I made it here, and it's Friday, so I can't complain too much. In fact, this gives me...
Ring and Sing
Aside from my job as music therapist at the Hope Institute and in private practice, I also lead a music class for very young children at my church called Church Mice. One of the instruments that we play in every class is the resonator bell, similar to those pictured...
Down by the Station
This isn't the first time I've posted about this book: Down by the Station, by Will Hillenbrand. I wrote briefly about it in reference to a student who has a very strong connection to this particular story, so I thought I'd expand on that today. I like this book...
May Day!
May is one of my favorite months of the year. As a kid, it meant that the school year was nearing the end, and now that I work in a school, that remains true! It is amazing to think that there are only four full weeks left before a nice little summer break, and then a...
All Tied Up
Ahh, shoe tying. It's one of those rites of passage that most children go through in their early elementary years...at least, that's the goal. There are so many ways to go about teaching this skill, and a google search led me to countless rhymes, poems, and little...
Jingle Joe
Happy Tuesday! It's another gray day, but it's always sunny inside the walls of the Hope Institute :) I have been burning CDs and preparing materials for May all morning, so I thought I'd take a break and do a little blogging. Yesterday as I was brainstorming new song...
Counting Time: Umbrellas
Rain, rain, go away! I've been singing that tune an awful lot this month, which means I've also spent a good amount of time counting umbrellas with my students. Of course I'd rather be counting things like suns, sunglasses, and flowers, but I'm just happy to be...
Friday Fave: Warm Weather Has Arrived!
Finally...and I think it's here to stay. We are in for two 80-degree days, and then a string of 70s, which is more than okay with me! It feels so good to be able to go outside without a jacket. And in honor of the beautiful warm weather, here is my "Warm Day" song,...