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 […]
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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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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
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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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The Airplane Song: Using Props to Connect with Children The longer I have worked as a music therapist, especially in the early childhood setting, the more I appreciate the value of movement props like those created by Bear Paw Creek! I feel like they have
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Stretchy Band “Row Row Row Your Boat” “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” must be one of the first musical movement songs I learned as a child. This song is versatile as you can sing it slow or fast, and create a different atmosphere. You can
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Start Using Stretchy Bands for Creative Movement & Music Enrichment Today Music therapists are in on the secret. They know how much fun it is to use stretchy bands for creative movement and music enrichment. We all know that getting people to move can be
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Valentine Music and Movement Songs for Music Therapy Props I had fun making Valentine inspired music and movement props this year: balloon ball stretchy band streamers I’m also sharing some music and activities you can enjoy for this special time of extra love! Valentine Music
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Stretchy Band Creative Movement Prop Used in Eldercare I came across this video review of the stretchy band by Becky Watson, MT-BC of Music 4 Wellness and wanted to make sure to share it with you. Check it out below! Stretchy Band Used in Eldercare
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Teaching Literacy with the Stretchy Band I have mentioned several times before that I have some great videos that were taken back in 2012 and I am slowly working on getting through and sharing. The following is one I have really been wanting to share,
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