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Fun with Tambourines

by Linda | Oct 24, 2014 | Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Impulse Control, Instruments, Intervention ideas, Motor skills, Movement, Multi-needs, social skills

Tambourines are great instruments because they give instant feedback and are easy to use. This Fall, I taped different pictures of items we see during the season to the front of each tambourine. I used a fantastic new tape I found at our local teacher’s store,...

Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me!

by Linda | Jul 12, 2014 | Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Impulse Control, Songs

It’s summer and insects abound! We have been inundated with flies this year, so what better way to deal with them than with a song! Ok….that sounds ridiculous, but there’s a method behind my madness. I originally got this idea from music therapist,...

Make Your Own Egg Shakers

by Linda | Apr 18, 2014 | Activities, Blog, Creativity, Following Directions, Impulse Control, Intervention ideas, Motor skills, self-esteem, sequencing

Looking for a project to do this weekend with your children or next week when plastic eggs will be on sale? Easter is a great time to stock up on fillable plastic eggs and make home-made egg shakers! This is a great activity that works on fine motor skills, following...

St. Patrick’s Day Activity

by Linda | Mar 16, 2014 | Activities, Blog, Following Directions, Impulse Control, Instruments, Motor skills, Social, St. Patrick's Day

I always have fun planning activities around a St. Patrick’s Day theme! There’s a large variety of music that can be used….instrumental jigs and reels, vocal standards, music that is fast or slow, etc. In addition, there are rainbows, shamrocks,...

Fun with Party Horns – Impulse Control, Sequencing and Following Directions

by Linda | Mar 1, 2014 | Activities, apps, Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Impulse Control, sequencing

One of my latest finds at the Dollar Tree Store is a package of party horns. They are sold in packages of 2 for $1.00. What, you may ask would a music therapist want with party horns? When I first saw them, I thought they’d be great to use for an impulse...

Valentine’s Day Activity

by Linda | Feb 11, 2014 | Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Holidays, Valentine's Day

This year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion…the Beatles on Ed Sullivan! What better way to celebrate both events than with the song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand”! This song is universally enjoyed by...