by Devmelodies | Oct 7, 2011 | Activities, Books, Early Childhood, Learning Through Play, Music Therapy, We Recommend
It has been quite a busy month (so much so that this post is landing in October. Sorry). Between starting several new contracts, renewing some older ones and dealing with the fact that I now have to put my child in daycare for five days a week, it has me doing very...
by Devmelodies | Sep 30, 2011 | Guest Post, Music, Music Therapy
Today’s post is brought to you by a person who is full of hope, knowledge and love for his students. I say this not just because he is my husband, but because it is the truth. Michael Brown, or Developing Dad, is an elementary school music teacher in the...
by Devmelodies | Sep 26, 2011 | Early Childhood, Family, Music, Music at Home, Music Therapy, Songs, We Recommend
A few weeks ago Rachel, over at Listen & Learn, posted about a Free Snack Pack. At first I was thinking food (it happens when I read during lunchtime) but then I clicked over and found my new go-to guy. It has taken me a couple of busy weeks, but I am finally...
by Devmelodies | Sep 23, 2011 | Early Childhood, Learning Through Play
Play: |’plâ|- n. the sponteneous activity of children (and adults) Play is important in both the life of a child and that of an adult. Play is a foundation of creative thought, imagination and teamwork. Tomorrow, September 24, 2011 happens to be the Worldwide...
by Devmelodies | Sep 14, 2011 | Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy
Question: How do you plan for over 200 individuals in a single setting (different classrooms) without loosing your cool? Answer: Themes! Believe it or not, almost every center, school, facility and even family has some sort of theme. I work in several school-type...