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Planes, Trains and Jazz
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
Connections: The Music We Choose
Advocacy --> Recognition --> Access Since 2005, the American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have collaborated on a State Recognition Operational Plan. The primary purpose of this plan is to get music therapy and our...
One more for 2012: Top Blog Posts
We've got one more little bit of reminiscing to do about 2012. It was quite a great year and we are so happy to have had you all following us and reading our posts. So, without further adieu: 10: "C'mon" and join me, "It's a Big World" out there! Renee & Jeremy...
Year In Review: 2012
I am already jumping for joy over 2013 and it hasn't even happened yet! But I must remember that 2013 wouldn't be as exciting without the help of a wonderful 2012. We have a lot to be thankful for in 2012 both personally and professionally and have many highlights...
Happy Holidays, from Developing Melodies!
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! See you in 2013!
Silly Songs and Dance Alongs (Holiday Style)
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
Prepping a Holiday Wishlist WITH Pre-readers and Writers
The holidays are here and the inevitable "I want...." is starting to come out. Yes, I would love to say that we have tried to curb this behavior in every way possible, but kids will be kids and the "I wants" will happen. This year, we have discussed that we can make...
Laundry vs. Three Year Old
It is pretty safe to say that my daughter LOVES to clean (unless it is right before bedtime). Her cleaning fascination started with windows and has escalated to laundry. I can't say I mind it much, she just loves folding and has, on several occasions, asked me to...
Terrible Two’s: Just Something to smile about
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
Cakes for Carter
Shortly before my daughter was born, my husband and I began looking for a care setting that would accomodate our needs as working adults and a caring environment that would jive with our view of play and childhood development. We had decided on Katies Kids Learning...
Hope you have a great Day!
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
It’s here! Everyone say CHEERS! #AMTA12
Busy Busy Busy! This describes the full week that I am having at the American Music Therapy Association's National Conference. I've been up here in St. Charles, IL since Sunday and have not stopped since stepping foot on the resort grounds. So, where is Meryl?...
Hula Hoop to the Loop!
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
Where are We Going?
There has been a lot of transportation talk lately in my daughter's school. In fact, when music starts up again this week, we will be singing a lot about wheels, buses, trains and airplanes! About 1 1/2 years ago I posted about this transportation song and until...
There’s No Place like Rhythm Camp
Well, with the first annual Fieldcrest Rhythm Camp complete and the school year started, it’s time to look back and reflect on how it all went. We had a successful registration for our first run with 24 students from the district all meeting for an hour a day for the...
The Italian in All of Us
Here are a few things that you might not know about me: 1. My favorite food growing up was Lobster Ravioli from an awesome resturaunt in my hometown. 2. I hate red sauce. 3. I am not close to being even 1% Italian. That being said, I can try to be Italian and with a...
May there Always be Sunshine
Welcome to our “Music at Home” series! On the 15th day of each month, from now until June 2013, we will introduce you to a favorite children’s artist, compilation or album that we think would be a great addition to your family musical collection. The tunes are...
Top 10 Busy Bags for your Preschooler
This post was originally written before vacation. Needless to say, these busy bags were a big hit and we will be sure to use these often! Later this week we are heading out on an adventure to the East Coast! We travel east every year, as most of the family still...