Shamrockin’ with Creative Movement Props for St. Patrick’s Day One of my favorite ways to incorporate music and movement into our days is by using holidays and the times of the year. St. Patrick’s Day is coming and I’m excited to share a song written […]
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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.
Dr. Seuss, Beat Competency, Reading Skills
Dr. Seuss, Beat Competency, Reading Skills March 2 was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and this week is Read Across America week. With that in mind I went to gather up all my Dr. Seuss books from our book shelves. But….. Since our oldest son moved out […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]