by Devmelodies | Jun 19, 2012 | Early Childhood, Family, Music Therapy, Songs, We Recommend
This song is about exactly what the title suggests: Shaking Eggs. But, there’s a catch… sometimes we have to STOP. We talk about stop and go and what we can say to remind ourselves when to be quiet. There have been several adaptations to this song in...
by Devmelodies | May 2, 2012 | Early Childhood, Food, Music Therapy, Songs
This past week has been a ton of fun in recording land! One of the classes that I see has been busy doing a “dining out” type project and most recently they have landed on PIZZA! Naturally, my head started spinning with all of the ideas we could do...
by Devmelodies | Apr 2, 2012 | Early Childhood, Music Therapy, Songs
If you have ever sat in on one of my Music Therapy sessions or Early Childhood music classes, you know that I love a good children’s song. You may also have been present to hear an “on the spot” creation. Sometimes, the families and educators and...
by Devmelodies | Feb 9, 2012 | Activities, Early Childhood, Music Therapy, Songs
Let me preface this post in saying that I am NOT a rap artist, nor do I aspire to be. However, the kids love what I do and we all get a nice laugh and good time out of it. That being said, let me introduce you to the Many Little Hearts, Many Little Moves rap and...
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 | 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...