by Devmelodies | Oct 26, 2011 | Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy, Songs
It’s fall here in Central Illinois! The leaves are falling, the wind is blowing and those pesky crows are picking at the corn and seeds. Enter Jerry, a fantastically wonderful scarecrow, except for one pesky problem… (it rhymes with “a...
by Devmelodies | Oct 21, 2011 | Activities, Early Childhood, Family, News, We Recommend
It’s free and it’s fabulous and it is for anyone working with children: parents, therapists, teachers… ANYONE! If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit We Teach, I suggest you visit and become a member, right now! Yes, I’m talking to...
by Devmelodies | Oct 19, 2011 | Early Childhood, Guest Post, Music Therapy
You may have noticed that things around here have slowed down a bit (ie. my posts are less frequent than originally intended). Truth? I am planning some changes to the Developing Melodies website and a lot of my energy has been focused on that. However, I have also...
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 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...
