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“Caterpillar Walks Around” and Gets Those Creative Juices Flowing!
Every year around this time, many classrooms and early childhood centers gain some new friends in the form of caterpillars. The children love to learn about the life stages of the caterpillars and watch them while they grow. “Caterpillar Walks Around” is a goal-based...
{Free Download} The July Song
Happy 4th of July! I hope your holiday is filled with family, friends, fireworks and fun (how’s that for alliteration?!). To add to the celebration, I’m giving away a free download of “The July Song” that you can use all month long. Click here for a direct download of...
{GGB 65} Must-Have Children’s Books for Work & Home
Children’s books play a huge role in both our work as music therapists and our home life with our own kids. In Episode 65 of the podcast, Jaime and I talk about how we put them to use with our young students and clients, and also how they fit into our family lives....
My Recipe for a Productive & Healthy Day
This will most likely be the only time you'll see a literal recipe post from me, as I am definitely not known for my prowess in the kitchen (just ask any of my friends or family members). That said, I felt the need to share this particular kitchen creation after...
We Don’t Just Play Our Jingle Bells…We WEAR Them!
I love a good movement prop, especially one that doubles as an instrument...so when I saw these wrist jingle bells from Bear Paw Creek, I knew I had to have them. Not surprisingly, they've been a big hit with my students! Of course, a new movement prop calls for a new...
Music Through the Decades
This year in planning for summer at Music Therapy Connections, our music therapist Alisabeth came up with a fantastic idea. She set out to create an enriching experience for both the students and staff with whom she works in a school setting, all while celebrating...
{GGB 64} Tackling Summer
Summer can be a tricky time for working moms. Our school-aged kids are out of school, everyone’s schedules are out of wack, and life as we know it goes a little haywire. In this episode, Jaime and I talk about our plans for this summer and how we tackle this time of...
10 Go-To Instruments for Music Therapy
Every single week without fail, I receive at least one email asking this very important question: "Which instruments do you use the most and recommend I should have in my collection?" Music therapy students, interns, new professionals, preschool teachers, and parents...
Shaking Up Goals (and Achieving Them!) with Fruit Shakers
If there’s one kind of instrument I can’t live without, it has to be the fruit shakers. These fun and colorful instruments hold so many possibilities and bring a smile to everyone’s face. Pairing the catchy song “Shaky Fruit Salad” with these musical apples, oranges,...