Happy Halloweenweek! I am blogging one day earlier than usual so I can share a special video with you. This Halloween at Early Beginnings Academy, we decided to do something a little different for the children. Our director, Yvonne, read a story called "Nightsong" by Ari Berk to the children. I accompanied her with a [...]
I am pretty excited that Halloween is right around the corner. There's something about the pumpkins, the candy, and the costumes that makes me feel like a kid again. (Or maybe that's just because I work at a preschool!) Last Sunday one of my favorite programs, Friendship Circle, started up again. I facilitate music therapy groups for [...]
I have to admit it does not feel much like Fall here in Miami! Yesterday we had a high of....what was it, 90? With weather like that you need a lot of pumpkin candles and cinnamon brooms to get in the mood for Fall! But Halloween is STILL my favorite Fall holiday. Last year, I [...]
Tuesday November 8th was opening day for our Halloween Musical, entitled "In the Woods." Many of our parents, grandparents, and family members showed up to support the children (and take lots and lots...and LOTS of pictures). I have never been so proud of my children! They were fabulous! To catch up, check out The Making [...]
Our Halloween Musical is well on its way to being ready for opening day! Although Halloween was officially Monday, our performance date is set for Tuesday November 8th. Between trick-or-treating and our harvest festival at UCP, we had plenty planned for October 31st already! In The Making of our Halloween Musical ~ Part 1, I shared how the [...]
The fall holidays are by far my favorite ones to celebrate! Although it doesn't always feel like fall in Miami, I still find ways to incorporate harvest and Halloween themes into my sessions at UCP's Early Beginnings Academy. This year, I decided to be bold and try something I've never tried before...a Halloween Musical! This [...]
