Does it seem interesting that a post about the library starts with the phrase "Rockin' Out?" Typically you think about being very, very quiet in the library, but with the music therapy programs offered through Wholesome Harmonies, we are anything but quiet! Since 2010, I've been facilitating music therapy programs at Miami-Dade Public Library System. [...]
Ever since my Rockin' and Readin' at the Library program started back up in August, I've been thinking a LOT about singable stories, or as I like to call them Book 'n Songs. Because these sessions take place at the library, many of the interventions target early literacy skills. We work on letter identification, rhyming words, [...]
I'm writing this blog post with one hand as my 4-month old baby snoozes on my chest. Not a bad way to get work done, is it? As hard as it is to be productive with such a cute, interactive, smiley baby around, I've still managed to set up some excellent programming for the upcoming [...]
I love when my clients inspire me and give me new ideas for interventions during my music therapy sessions. This happened a few weeks ago and I've been using the idea ever since. One little guy I work with individually loves book and songs. I use this type of musical experience to work on expressive language, [...]
In light of the excitement surrounding my recent project Rockin' and Readin' at the Library and Rockin' and Readin' at the Library PLUS I thought I'd continue with my theme of early literacy skills, reading, and books. Today's Book 'n Song post is about a book called "My First Book of The Body" by Chuck [...]
Music therapy with the baby and toddler class at UCP is one of my favorite groups of the week. I get to see them meet so many developmental milestones, which is amazing - I feel like a proud mama! Our music therapy sessions focus on the following developmental areas: - Moving to music - Social skills: giving [...]
