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Music Therapy works…
I would like to highlight a different blog today, a new twitter and professional friend of mine Natalie Mullis MT-BC, owner and blogger of Key Changes Music Therapy. Natalie recently wrote a series on "Why Music Therapy Works" and I wanted to highlight a few passages...
Yummy in my Tummy! (Recipe Alert)
Confession time: I am an addict. I have been making batch after batch of this wonderful fruit salsa with cinnamon/sugar pita chips. Holy YUM! So, since that is pretty much the reason as to why I have not been blogging as regularly (among other extremely exciting...
Butterfly Garden
We've had a lot of fun putting this project together, and I am so happy to report that it is finally finished! Now, if only we could get things going on the LIVE version. We were inspired by this post HERE. All in all I think her house is just amazing... I have...
It’s so hard to say goodbye…
Several times a year I have to endure a little heartbreak, as my kiddos turn three and most often leave my care. I work with Early Intervention through PART C of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and when a child turns three we most likely say...
Never underestimate the power of blocks!
I bought these several years ago on clearance... I needed them to complete the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (an assessment for my itty bitties). I needed 6... I got over 100! Aside from the six that I use on a regular basis, these have been sitting way up high on a...
I Have a Ball
The little ones that I work with LOVE playing with a ball! I am constantly bringing one out in our sessions as a reward, a socialization tool, and a communication vehicle! This week, with one little kiddo, we are working on letting go of objects without dropping or...
Vacations are still a Learning Opportunity!
This past week our family took our annual excursion down to Palm Beach, FL where we eat good food, shop, lay by the pool and walk the ocean. Last year was still pretty relaxing, as my daughter was not yet crawling or moving too much. This year was a completely...
A Sweet and Simple Hello!
Having only a 30 minute window to get in, set up, engage the children, wear out the children ;), clean up, and move on to the next room at The Center, I had to come up with a really quick way to say hello, still address our goal and individually welcome each child. ...
Let’s Talk!
I am having so much fun with my daughters' language development right now. From the moment she wakes up, to the moment she falls asleep it is non-stop vocal action! She talks, she babbles, she hums and she sings. It is truly an amazing thing for me to witness. She...
The Importance of Arts Education (Music)
Let me begin by saying that I support a total Arts Program in the Schools. I believe that Art, Music, Dance and Drama are all extremely important for a quality education, and are worthy and deserving of funding. However, I would rather one QUALITY program over a bunch...
Bubbles
Kids love bubbles. I know my child does and I also know that the kiddos I see for therapy go bananas over bubbles. The excitement that shows on their faces as you pull the bubbles out of the therapy bag (or when at home, from behind the bread basket) is just...
By Air or By Land?
This week at The Learning Center we are discussing transportation and all of the fun things that go with it! This was the perfect time to bring out one of my old favorites from my internship. At the time, we were working on making choices (given three options, choose...
With Love From Me to You
One of the things I love most about being a MOM is that I get to really celebrate holidays with my child. For Hannukah we made sure to introduce her to the lighting of the candles, saying the prayers, and even opening the presents on each of the eight nights. For...
One Heart: Activity and Song
With Valentine's day coming up, I thought it best that I too add a little something into the Activity/Song mix. My husband and I are big fans of Bob Marley, more my husband than myself, but I thought I would take one of his "ballads" and adapt it for my...
Fishies in the Water (Activity Alert)
Back in November I had attended the American Music Therapy Association's National Convention in Cleveland, OH. While going to many different concurrent sessions, I also had the opportunity to meet Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink who are pretty fine uke players. They are...
Illuminate!
I was at the Children's Discovery Museum a few months ago playing with my daughter and saw the most amazing thing! I was set up at the most perfect height for the itty bitties, there were several different colored items involved, it was an ever changing array of...
The Kazoo: A Magical Buzz
Let's talk about the kazoo! It's small It Fits in your pocket Lightweight and easy to transport Brightly Colored Extremely Affordable Easy to Clean Really, is there anything bad about the kazoo? I don't think so. So why do I like the Kazoo so much? Because not only is...
What are your KEY Words?
I find it very fitting that not only am I completely revamping our business and attempting to "start anew" but in January, as music therapists and those around us, we are celebrating Advocacy! This is a joint project between the American Music Therapy Association...