Impromptu jam session in Miss Krysta's Classroom when the children were exploring different sensory objects. 

Thanks A Lot Music Therapy Enrichment Idea 

For those who know me personally, they know that fall is my favorite time of the year. The changing colors on the trees, pumpkin spice everything and visits to the cider mill, there’s nothing better!

Happy summer!

It’s the time of year where we can enjoy the warm weather, go on picnics, swim in the pool, go camping, and all other summer fun activities! I have a song writing I like to do with older adults at the beginning of summe...

As we close out the school year, it is time to start thinking about summer! One of my favorite things to do is make s’mores, and in true music therapist fashion I, of course, have a song for that! I found this adorable song on Pinterest and ...

Sarah Crates, MT-BC in Buffalo, NY shares her top 4 favorite apps as a Music Therapist! 

Today, Monday March 1st, 2021 is World Music Therapy Day!

Here is a video and lyrics of a simple song called "Skidamarink."

Setting the tone with music is something that I think about multiple times a day. Whether it’s in a classroom, in the car with my own kids...

This year, many parents are facing their biggest challenge yet.

Being a parent, and a teacher. 

There is a certain skill set that teachers have. They are creative, thoughtful, patient, multi taske...

Monday Music Minute is to give you a little piece of music A Music Minute that you can use in your early childhood classrooms each day. It could be a challenge, a song, or even a new way to create rhythm.

The Building Joyful Classrooms Workshop presented by WNY Behavior Toolbox is located in Orchard Park, NY is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2019. Our very own Fo...

Free Printable of Daily Affirmations from a Special Education teacher for her classroom.

Singing brings joy and happiness into the lives of many. It can also play an important role in physical, emotional, and social health as well! Here are 11 known health benefits of singing!

Impulse Control...kind of a scary phrase. What is it? If it is lacking, is there a problem? What does it say about my child? What does it say about me as person? What does is say about me as a parent?

This is a great article written by Tamar Jacobson, early childhood development and education consultant. It talks a lot about self regulation skills which is a key ingredient of our focus at the Bloom Creative Arts integrat...

As the new school year begins it can feel scary-for kids and for parents. Our focus for September and October is that it is okay to feel every emotion. As adults we experience a range of emotions throughout the day; frustration, elation, anxiety, ...

It’s the time of year where everywhere you turn someone is talking about MAGIC. The Magic of the season. The magic in our children’s eyes. The magic in the moment. And for me…the magic in the music. Today I sang with a lad...

We had another great week in our Music Rocks program! Rockers manipulated a new instrument this week- The Triangle. This is tricky for little ones, as the sound can only be produced when holding it correctly. That meant increased focus and h...

From the outsiders perspective today would not have looked spectacular. It might have looked... chaotic...loud...silly...or even average. Here's why it rocked.

At 2:30 PM, a group of 2 year olds stopped-with ONE request! They played rhythm...

Empathic children and adolescents are more likely to engage in positive social behaviors, like sharing and helping others. They’re also less likely to be antisocial and exhibit uncontrolled aggressive behaviors. 

You've made it! Spread your wings! Let your heart sing! Let your eyes flutter, let your mind be lifted up! Look upward and onward and say to yourself "Today I soar! Nothing is impossible!"