2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Holidays & Seasons Stephanie Leavell Holidays & Seasons Stephanie Leavell

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

As a mom, I’m always trying to find holiday gifts that are truly useful and have some substance.

I look for gifts that foster creativity, imagination, development, confidence, problem solving, motor skills, and more. On top of all of that, they have to be super fun and engaging. Needless to say, I have pretty impossible standards!

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10 Songs for Kindergarteners
Music for Kindergarteners Stephanie Leavell Music for Kindergarteners Stephanie Leavell

10 Songs for Kindergarteners

"I'm bored..." is the anthem of many kindergarteners. They need music that's complex and challenging to keep up with their fast-moving and ever-learning brains! In my experience, kids over age 5 are generally done with "little kid music". But this is still the perfect age to try music to improve attention, increase motivation and reinforce learning. Here are my favorites for kids ages 5-7.

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Hello! I’m Stephanie Leavell, the creator of Music for Kiddos, a mom to a spunky young daughter, a seasoned performer, an experienced music educator, and a board certified music therapist who is passionate about using music to help kids succeed.

I share high-quality music and music resources for music therapists, music educators, and parents on this blog and inside of the Music For Kiddos Community. So glad you’re here!


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