The Wheels on the Bus with Stretchy Band by “Miss Carole” Stephens of Macaroni Soup! This blog post is brought to you by “Wheels on the Bus” with Stretchy Band by “Miss Carole” Stephens of Macaroni Soup. WHY: create community, cooperative play, follow instructions, and workout! BOOK […]
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Animal Boogie Lesson Plan Share I have taught early childhood music and movement classes for several years. My favorite way to plan sessions is to base the session on a book I know my families will love. The following is one of the lesson plans
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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
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Welcoming Spring with Music and Movement Activities As of March 19, it’s officially spring! I know around some parts of the USA, old man winter has shown up again, but here in Southwest Missouri, we have been enjoying beautiful weather. Julie of Serenade Designs sent
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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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Bear Paw Creek Insiders Facebook Group About a month ago I started a closed group on Facebook. If you participate in groups on Facebook, you will surely know the value and connections you get from them. I have thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge and encouragement I
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Bean Bag Song by Nancy Stewart for Music Games Activities Bean bags are one of the first items I learned to sew when my Mom taught me as a child. You can read about that in this past blog post. I imagine bean bags are
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Active Play Creative Movement with Twister We were gifted a new twister game a few months ago and have been enjoying it. Twister is a great game that involves colors, direction, movement, balance, turn taking, and downright fun. Our old twister game tore a few
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Connect-a-Stretchy Band with Giddy Up and Old Brass Wagon Music Activities Here are few songs to use with the connect-a-stretchy band or stretchy band. Music stimulates both sides of the brain, lifts our spirits, and makes tedious activities seem fun. Incorporating motion with music brings
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