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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.

 

OT Mom Learning Activities with Stretchy Band, Balloon Ball, Bean Bags

Crossing the Midline with the Stretchy Band, Balloon Ball, Bean Bags

Crossing the Midline with the Stretchy Band, Balloon Ball, Bean Bags About a year ago I stumbled across Tracey from OT Mom Learning Activities.  She lives in Africa and was looking for some bean bags, and I also sent her a stretchy band and balloon […]

Stretchy Band Inspiration for Movement, Spacial Awareness, Beat Competency

Singing for Autism Shares Stretchy Band Movement Guide

Singing for Autism Shares Stretchy Band Movement Guide Back in 2012 I stumbled across a blog written at by Singing for Autism.  This website has since been taken down, so I am extra glad I shared what she wrote.  This was the first blog post […]

Stretchy Band Round Up Music and Movement Listening Lessons Make Moments Matter David Row

Stretchy Band Activities Round Up

Stretchy Band Activities Round Up Every few months I like to do a search to see if anyone has written any new blog posts on using the stretchy band. I am always excited to find one and also humbled. It’s a humbling thing to see […]

5 Great Singable Stories to Engage Your Child Music Therapy Educators

5 Great Singable Stories to Engage Your Child

5 Great Singable Stories to Engage Your Child I love singable stories. As a music therapist, early childhood music educator, and toddler mom, I value books that are fun, engaging, and diverse. I look for books that I know the kids are going to love […]

Forty Thoughts at Forty Bear Paw Creek Founder Janet Stephens American Based Manufacturer Musical Education Products

40 Thoughts from Bear Paw Creek Founder at age 40

40 Thoughts from Bear Paw Creek Founder at age 40 January 6 marks my fortieth year on this earth. My parents tell me I was an unexpected surprise and I love to tease them about what they would have all missed out on! So I’m […]

Using Creative Movement and Music Stretchy Band Dementia Eldercare

Stretchy Band Movement Prop, Music, and Dementia

Stretchy Band Movement Prop, Music, and Dementia A few years ago we went with our neighbor’s to a local assisted living facility. Caroline’s Dad lives there, and they head over once a month with their guitar, banjo, voices and meet some friends to put on […]

Top Children's Music Movement Activity Indoor Outdoor Snowball Play Set With Miss Carole Mac Soup Music Preschool Teachers

Indoor Activities for Kids: Instant Indoor Snowball Fight

Indoor Activities for Kids: Instant Indoor Snowball Fight Snow – love it or hate it? Personally, I love it! Having grown up in Wisconsin, trekking off to Alaska, and then landing in Missouri – I miss it. While we do get a bit of snow […]

Eldercare Music Therapy Lesson Plans and Interventions

#AMTA16 Giveaways

American Music Therapy Association 2016 Conference Another year is quickly flying by. This week brings the annual music therapy conference. I’m excited to share where you’ll be able to find Bear Paw Creek’s movement props and instrument storage bags. Music Therapy Ed Happenings Kat from […]

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 […]

Down Sydrome Awareness Month Big Giveaway, donation of sales to local group

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Big Giveaway, 15% Sales Donation

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Big Giveaway, 15% Sales Donation In honor and remembrance of my nephew, Brandon Nelson, I have been inspired to support Down Syndrome Awareness Month. For the month of October, Bear Paw Creek will be running a big giveaway […]

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