Our Story – The How and Why Bear Paw Creek Began This January marks 25 years in business for Bear Paw Creek, this is a big milestone for us and we are extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. We have been […]
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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.
The Nutcracker March Stretchy Band Activity
The Nutcracker March Stretchy Band Activity If you’re looking for a new and fun holiday themed activity for your next music and movement class, circle time, or just for fun, the Nutcracker March Stretchy Band activity might become your new favorite. Keep reading to learn […]
6 Stretchy Band Songs and Activity Ideas from Music Teacher, Lena Leon
6 Stretchy Band Songs and Activity Ideas from Music Teacher, Lena Leon Are you looking for more Stretchy Band songs and activity ideas? Lena Leon is an Elementary Music Teacher who shares inspiration for fun, creative, and purposeful music lessons. All of her activities are […]
How to Use Bear Paw Creek’s Hoop Rainbow Streamers to Achieve Educational Goals
How to Use Bear Paw Creek’s Rainbow Hoop Streamers to Achieve Educational Goals Hi! I am Sarah Niileksela, and I’ve been a board-certified music therapist for 20 (!!) years. In 2006, we moved away from my first job so that my husband could attend graduate […]
Boom Tote Storage Bag for Boomwhackers
Boom Tote Storage Bag for Boomwhackers® Have you ever played with Boomwhackers®? Have you ever tried to keep them organized? You wouldn’t think a bunch of little tubes could be so hard to keep together but it’s like they have a mind of their own. […]
5 Children’s Books to Use With Movement Props for Read Across America Week & National Reading Month
5 Children’s Books to Use With Movement Props for Read Across America Week & National Reading Month Did you know that March 2nd through the 6th is Read Across America Week? This week is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. The National Education Association (NEA) […]
Five Winter Scarf Songs for Music and Movement
Five Winter Scarf Songs for Music and Movement I have been seeing so many great winter scarf songs and activities on social media and thought I would compile a list of just a few of my favorites. It’s always fun to do seasonal activities with […]
Music and Movement Bundle Giveaway — Helpful Harmonies & Bear Paw Creek
Music and Movement Bundle Giveaway – Helpful Harmonies & Bear Paw Creek With the holidays almost upon us, we would like to give back to all of our loyal customers and friends with a music and movement bundle GIVEAWAY! We have collaborated with Haleigh from […]
Buy Missouri: Bear Paw Creek — TV Interview with Ozarks Fox AM
Buy Missouri: Bear Paw Creek – TV Interview with Ozarks Fox AM A few months ago my dad saw an ad for Buy Missouri and thought Bear Paw Creek would be a good fit. After reaching out to them and becoming an official member, the […]
Winter Music and Movement Activities With Indoor-Outdoor Snowball Movement Props — by Matthew Stensrud
Winter Music and Movement Activities With Indoor-Outdoor Snowball Movement Props – By Matthew Stensrud Anticipation fills the room. Eyes are focused and an entire class waits with bated breath. Ever so slowly, a student carries a hand drum filled with snowballs into the middle of […]