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Our Blog on Creative Music and Movement Products

Since 2000, Bear Paw Creek has been designing and manufacturing creative movement props, bags and totes for instruments.  We hope our blog will inspire teachers, therapists, and parents as they seek to enrich the live  of others through music and movement.

 

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5 Best Toddler Activities Props For Groups

5 Best Toddler Activities Props For Groups What are the best props for group activities for toddlers? Toddler activities props can make or break any group setting whether it be circle time, movement class, creative dance, or a playgroup. Being ready with the right props […]

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Top Sensorimotor Development Tools For DIY Sensory Boxes

Top Sensorimotor Development Tools For DIY Sensory Boxes Great Additions For A Fresh Sensory Box To Enhance Sensorimotor Development In Your Home Or Classroom Do you have a kiddo or student who benefits from extra sensory stimulation? Some kiddos can benefit greatly from a quiet, […]

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5 Benefits of Sensory Play For Development

5 Benefits Of Sensory Play For Development The Benefits Of Sensory Play Are Huge Whether we are talking about a young child or kiddo with a developmental delay sensory play is a huge benefit to their overall development.   Many parents are stunned when they […]

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How To Successfully Do Toddler Circle Time

How To Successfully Do Toddler Circle Time The thought of circle time with a bunch of busy, wiggly toddlers may sound daunting but the rewards are amazing. What you need is a grab bag of a full proof structure and method along with some great […]

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The Benefits Of Music And Movement Activities For Kids

The Benefits Of Music And Movement Activities For Kids How Are Music And Movement Activities Beneficial? The aim of movement activities is to enhance cognitive, physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. It’s documented that music and movement activities stimulate and engage the brain, improve coordination and […]

Ultimate Guide to Bean Bag Games Pre K Teachers Home Educators Active Play

Ultimate Guide To Bean Bag Activities and Games

Your Ultimate Guide To Bean Bag Activities And Games Bean bags are a must-have in every equipment room or storage closet! They’re easy to store and can be used for tossing, a myriad of movement activities, and a collection of learning and developmental games. I […]

7 Indoor Activities For Fun On Winter Days Music Therapists Childcare Directors Parents

7 Indoor Activities For Fun On Winter Days

Fun Indoor Activities That Will Make You A Hero One Day This Winter! Keep these fun indoor activities on hand for those times this winter when you find yourself stuck in the house for an extended period of time with a little less room than […]

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17 Ways to Create Opportunities for Indoor Movement Activities This Winter

17 Ways to Create Opportunities for Indoor Movement Activities This Winter Indoor Movement Activities to Chill Out the Winter Blahs! When the kids are climbing the walls because they have been cooped up inside for too long what are ya going to do? I am […]

Ideas for a Successful Circle Time At Home Pre K Educators

Ideas For Successful Circle Time At Home

Ideas for a Successful Circle Time at Home Circle time is a memory maker! It uses games, songs, and activities to teach concepts that need a lot of reinforcement in a warm, friendly atmosphere! Circle time utilizes closeness, laughter and fun to teach. This makes […]

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Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Music and Movement Win for Down Syndrome Awareness! October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the custom here at Bear Paw Creek is to donate 10% of all sales in October to a Down syndrome-related cause! This year we are excited to introduce you to […]

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