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 […]
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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.
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 […]
Annual Back to School Sale
Annual Back to School Sale Bear Paw Creek Creative Movement Products It’s Bear Paw Creek’s annual back to school sale! We’re all on a budget and this is one way of giving back to you, our wonderful customers. Save every day in the month of […]
5 Ways to Use a Stretchy Band From My Holistic Music Therapy Center
5 Ways to Use a Stretchy Band From My Holistic Music Therapy Center This post is all about my 5 favorite ways to use a stretchy band in my sessions, groups, and classes. The stretchy band is an extremely versatile tool and I have seen […]
Janet from Bear Paw Creek turns 39 1/2
Janet Founder of Bear Paw Creek turns 39 1/2 So today marks the day I turn 39 1/2 years old. I don’t suppose many of you think much about your half birthday, do you? Since my birthday falls so close to Christmas, my Mom started […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Add Patriotic Music to your Music Lessons & Sessions
5 Ways to Add Patriotic Music to your Music Lessons & Sessions Centering a music lesson or music therapy session around patriotic music can be so rewarding, for both the leader and for the participants. As we look forward to celebrating Memorial Day, Flag Day, […]
The Wheels on the Tractor Song with Stretchy Band Movement
The Wheels on the Tractor Song with Stretchy Band Movement Do you have a little boy in your life that loves tractors? I do! I actually made this video over a year ago, and due to a blooper in the middle that I intended to […]
Stretchy Band Meets La Puerta Abierta
Bear Paw Creek Meets La Puerta Abierta Back in January of this year, I received an email from Paula Jordan about possibly donating or giving a discount on a stretchy band. She volunteer’s at a school in Guatemala and was traveling there again. Because of […]
Bean Bag Songs and Resources by Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC, owner and founder Dynamic Lynks
Bean Bag Songs and Resources by Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC, Owner and Founder Dynamic Lynks As a music therapist, it is important to constantly have tools and tricks in your arsenal to pull out for sessions. One of my favorite props to use as a “quick […]