Category Archives: Motor Skills

8 Songs to Get You Shaking! #ThursdayTherapyTune (s)

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Whether you are shaking maracas, tambourines or what your mama gave you, these songs are excellent for getting you in the shaking mood. Though I must advise caution with the last 3, as the lyrics are not the most appropriate … Continue reading

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Stand Like a Flamingo! #ThursdayTherapyTune for #GrossMotorSkills

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Here is a great piggy-backed tune that I use for working on balance! I especially like using this song in the summertime because it’s all about Flamingos! Not only do kids learn about this pink feathered friend, they get an opportunity … Continue reading

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Music, Physical and Occupational Therapists: How We Can Work Together

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As the music therapy profession grows, so does the opportunity for collaboration among other therapists. This post will address two specific therapists in particular: physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs). Music therapists can (and do) work with PTs and OTs … Continue reading

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Drum Roll Please!! Presenting the TOP 3 #ThursdayTherapyTune Posts

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I can’t believe the year is halfway over! Is it really almost summertime? I’m on my way to Columbia this weekend for the Missouri Music Therapy Institute and have been super busy getting my piano course ready to roll! Due … Continue reading

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The Triangle… It’s Not Just For Dinner Time

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Today we are giving a shout out to the triangle! One may think this instrument is simple and its uses can only go so far, but this is far from the truth! The triangle can be used for a variety … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Hunt! Sensory, Motor and Academics All in One! Plus a FREE SONG SHEET!

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With Easter right around the corner, it only made sense to post a song that can be used this time of year. Through my experience in working with children, I know that they love games and they love to be … Continue reading

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Thursday Therapy Tune: 3 in 1 Oral Motor Overload! with a Special Guest!

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes are making their therapy debut this morning as we talk about speech production! As a music therapist, I have worked with many patients on speech goals whether it be recovering speech from a brain … Continue reading

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Now Accepting New Clients!

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We are happy to announce that as of RIGHT NOW we are accepting new clients! If you haven’t considered music therapy before, now may be the perfect time! All music therapy sessions are facilitated by Leslie Jones, MMT, MT-BC who … Continue reading

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5 Things You Need to Know About Music Therapy

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One of the questions I constantly hear in my day to day practice is “what is music therapy?” which is usually followed by “I’ve never heard of it before.” If you are one of the people who are unaware of … Continue reading

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Thursday Therapy Tune: Ho Hey

Ho Hey everyone! This week I’m featuring Ho Hey by the Lumineers. I’ve added a bit more to this video considering almost everyone has probably heard this song a time or two, or a million 😉 Fortunately there are perks … Continue reading

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