by Devmelodies | May 4, 2011 | Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy, News
Did you know that musical development happens naturally in each and every one of us? Here are some of the natural ways that music develops: Beginning at birth, babies will actively seek out familiar voices and sounds, most of which were introduced while still in the...
by Devmelodies | Apr 29, 2011 | Music Therapy
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...
by Devmelodies | Apr 14, 2011 | Music Therapy
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...
by Devmelodies | Apr 4, 2011 | Activities, Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy, Songs
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...
by Devmelodies | Mar 12, 2011 | Activities, Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy, Songs
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. ...
by Devmelodies | Mar 7, 2011 | Activities, Books, Early Childhood, Learning Through Play, Music, Music Therapy
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...
