Tag: music therapy

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Sing-A-Long Books for Summer

June 21, 2021

Here is a super fun way to work on literacy skills this summer! I have created three eBooks for children that are colorful and fun, each with a theme: BEACH, OCEAN, and PIRATES, perfect for the summer time. Each book is sung along to the tune of BINGO, an easy well-known tune. Kids will learn… Read More Sing-A-Long Books for Summer

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Simple way to add music to your homeschool schedule

June 15, 2021
Xylophone Fun Curriculum for kids

Whether you choose to homeschool or have found yourself homeschooling due to the crazy 2020-2021 we have had, or maybe you just have the kids home a lot more lately, you may be interested in introducing more activities into your kid’s schedule. Many parents are looking for ways for their kids to learn new things… Read More Simple way to add music to your homeschool schedule

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Play Simple Christmas Songs with Xylophone Fun

November 28, 2017
Xylophone Fun Christmas

Xylophone Fun Christmas Edition During my teaching I found a need to create a curriculum for my students to teach them basic music reading skills. Most of my little students were learning to identify and match colors and letters. They were also learning basic reading skills. I found that my students, mostly students with special… Read More Play Simple Christmas Songs with Xylophone Fun

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Seasons of Change

July 16, 2017

  Rhythmsforliving.com was launched in 2009 and was the main source of information and resources for our music therapy and music education community in south Florida. Our private practice in Florida enjoyed a wonderful 6 years of community with many families and colleagues and many wonderful music therapists. When we closed the doors in 2015… Read More Seasons of Change

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Music with Babies and Toddlers: Part 1 – Music and Signing

June 18, 2015

Music is a great way to encourage development and enhance creativity, even in the littlest ones. Especially with the little ones! Children are naturally drawn to music which makes it easy to engage them. Music also is a great way to encourage communication in these pre-verbal kiddos.   When our son was just learning to… Read More Music with Babies and Toddlers: Part 1 – Music and Signing

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How I Use Music With My Son: Part 3 – Using Music with Physical Therapy

May 1, 2015

My son was diagnosed with torticollis when he was about 2 months old. When he was in utero his head was titled making for a difficult delivery. The doctor actually needed to use a vacuum to assist in the delivery. Both of these facts most likely caused the torticollis. We began working with a Physical… Read More How I Use Music With My Son: Part 3 – Using Music with Physical Therapy

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April is Autism Awareness: Music Therapy with Autism

April 24, 2015

April is Autism Awareness month and was kicked off on April 2nd with Light it up Blue! People worldwide showed their support by donning blue shirts and ribbons, changing their light bulbs on their houses to blue, and major buildings across the world including the Pyramids, Empire State Building, Sydney Opera House, and more glowed… Read More April is Autism Awareness: Music Therapy with Autism

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Early Intervention for Infants Displaying Signs of Autism

September 19, 2014

  Autism in Infants The media has been overwhelmed with news of a recent study by UC Davis MIND Institute showing that Early Intervention may be effective in treating infants displaying early signs of autism. Last week the Today Show mentioned this study that showed the effectiveness of early intervention with babies as young as 6 months who were… Read More Early Intervention for Infants Displaying Signs of Autism

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What Music Therapy Is and Is Not

January 27, 2014

The following is a press release from the American Music Therapy Association and can be found here: http://www.musictherapy.org/amta_press_release_on_music_therapy_-_jan_2014/ AMTA Press Release on Music Therapy – Jan. 2014 January 23, 2014 06:00 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jennifer Peter AMTA Communications Associate (301)589-3300, ext. 103 / jpeter@musictherapy.org Al Bumanis AMTA Director of Communications (301)589-3300, ext. 103 / Bumanis@musictherapy.org… Read More What Music Therapy Is and Is Not

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Music Therapy with Premature Infants: Nightly News Special

July 1, 2013

The NBC Nightly News featured the use of Music Therapy in the NICU: Music Therapists at Beth Israel Hospital use voice, guitar, ocean drum, and drum. They sing traditional lullabies as well as parent preferred music sung in a lullaby style. Doctors prescribe music therapy for their patients which is then administered by board certified… Read More Music Therapy with Premature Infants: Nightly News Special

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Music Therapy: Does it Have a Role in the Treatment of Substance Abuse?

May 16, 2013

  Addiction. A word that many people in society rarely want to mention. A word that is often tucked under the rug; an issue rarely addressed because fear so eagerly got in the way.   Addicts are often looked upon as outcasts or “losers” of our society because of their lack of self-control, their selfishness,… Read More Music Therapy: Does it Have a Role in the Treatment of Substance Abuse?

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Autism and Family Connection: Increasing the Parent-Child Bond with Music Therapy

March 12, 2013

Parents are continually discovering new ways to interact effectively with their children. They go through the ups and downs of realizing that not all of the things they heard from friends or read in books works for their child. They continually have to adapt how to communicate with their kids based on age and circumstances. … Read More Autism and Family Connection: Increasing the Parent-Child Bond with Music Therapy