10 Tips For Teaching The Ukulele
The ukulele is a favorite instrument of so many music therapists, music educators and parents, because it is very accessible to kids.
FREE Hello + Goodbye Songs Songbook!
A quality hello song that is executed well can set the tone for the rest of your music experience with kids.
My Step-By-Step System To Facilitate Early Childhood Music Groups
Do you facilitate music groups? I’m sharing all about how I approach music groups with you.
A Sensory-Based Approach to Early Childhood Music
An overview of my sensory-based approach to early childhood music.
FREE Christmas Songbook! 32 Christmas Songs
This year, I'm embracing the idea of some *early* holiday spirit! The decorations will go up, the holiday music will be on FULL BLAST, and we'll be finding the joy in the little things.
Speaking of JOY, I would LOVE to send some your way, too.
How We Self-Published A Children's Book
After bouncing song ideas off of my husband, we agreed on monsters. But not scary monsters…. *cute* monsters. Monsters that dressed up in Halloween costumes!
10 Ukulele Tips for Kids
Ukulele is my favorite starter instrument for kids ages 4 and up. The skills learned on a ukulele can directly transfer to guitar, violin, viola, cello, and other stringed instruments. OR, your child can just be a UKULELE player, because yes, the ukulele is a REAL instrument. (Take that, recorder!)
Spring Preschool Music Lesson Plan (Going on a Picnic!)
Here are songs for the Going on a Picnic preschool music lesson plan. And more importantly, HOW I use them.
10 Movement Songs for Kids
I have found that if I have MANY movement songs to choose from, I can customize what I need for the situation and increase the chances for success.
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!
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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Our favorite lesson plans!! This bundle features our top 5 lesson plans, each featuring original music by Stephanie Leavell. Includes a 98-page PDF with chords, lyrics, and visuals, notated leadsheets AND implementation videos for each lesson plan (for even more tips and tricks).
*this lesson plan bundle does not include MP3s of the songs.
Themes: Bears, Rainforest, Robots, Space & Transportation