Julie Palmieri

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.

 

Winter Music Literacy Movement Theme Lesson Plan

[THEMES] Winter: Music, Literacy, and More!

Winter: Music, Literacy, and More! Shivering Snowman!  Get moving with these winter-themed activities! Even if you don’t receive an inch of snow or temperatures below freezing, you can always dream up what winter feels like. Today in the Bear Paw Creek blog, we are focusing […]

Bear Paw Creek Christmas Music Movement Literacy Playlist

[THEMES] Christmas: Music, literacy, and more!

Christmas Music to Get You Moving and Grooving! It’s December, and most likely your focus has been on incorporating holiday music into your lessons and sessions. It’s a festive time of year, and in my opinion, adding holiday music to your music lineup brings a […]

Organizing For Traveling Music Therapists Educators Caregivers Professionals

Movement Prop & Musical Instrument Organization

Movement Prop & Musical Instrument Organization As a traveling professional, organizing on the go is a must. Your vehicle serves as your office, lunch room, and closet all at the same time. In part 2 of this organization series, we explore the intricacies of being […]

Organizing Music Therapy Clinic Studio Music Instruments Movement Products

Movement Prop & Musical Instrument Organizing for Clinics, Studios, and Classrooms

Organizing for Clinics, Studios, and Classrooms We know how important organization is for music therapists and music teachers, whether you have a clinic space, a studio, a classroom, or if you travel from site to site in your mobile office on four wheels (aka your […]

Music Activities Orff Method Stretchy Band Round up of Activities

Stretchy Band Round-Up: Planning Your Next Music and Movement Session or Class

Stretchy Band Round-Up: Planning Your Next Music and Movement Session or Class The stretchy band is one of the most popular items at Bear Paw Creek, and we are so pleased to also provide you with ideas on how to use it in your everyday […]

Balloon Ball Learning Activity Lesson Plans Creative Movement Product Early Childhood Educators

Balloon Ball Learning Activity Ideas

Balloon Ball Learning Activity Lesson Ideas All about the Balloon Ball:  From simple movements to creating your own Balloon Ball Olympics! The balloon ball is extremely versatile when using it within your sessions and classes. What’s even better is that the balloon ball is super […]

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