Promoting Social Interactions through Sensorimotor Play I work with a lot of young children and children on the autism spectrum. Often this means that cooperative play and typical social interactions are challenging. Activities where we need to play as a group or hold hands are […]
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Using Songs and Props in Preschool Circle Time This post is going to be showcasing music ideas for movement props, especially with preschoolers and Pre-K. I personally use music and props in our circle time at home. I have been doing some form of circle
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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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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
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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
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
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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
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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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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
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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
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