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September 26, 2023
Stephanie Leavell
6 Fall Songs and Resources For Early Childhood ...

Soon enough, the leaves will start changing colors, the temperatures will (finally!) start to drop a little bit, and I GET TO START SINGING MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE YEAR. Woohoo!

6 Fall Songs and Resources For Early Childhood Music
Stephanie Leavell
June 11, 2024

Canopy Scarf Songs For Early Childhood Music

Stephanie Leavell
June 11, 2024
Canopy Scarf Songs For Early Childhood Music

Am I going to say it? Yes I am— my favorite movement prop is the canopy scarf. Canopy scarves are basically a less stimulating parachute. You get all the benefits of a parachute, but it's calming.

So on this blog post, we're going to talk about three different times when you might consider using a canopy scarf in your music time with kids.

Stephanie Leavell
June 4, 2024

Gotta Keep Dancing: A fun dance-and-pose song for kids!

Stephanie Leavell
June 4, 2024
Gotta Keep Dancing: A fun dance-and-pose song for kids!

Gotta Keep Dancing is a dance and “pose” song full of energy, cheerfulness, silliness and joy!

Stephanie Leavell
May 28, 2024

Songs About Kindness For Preschool and Kindergarten

Stephanie Leavell
May 28, 2024
Songs About Kindness For Preschool and Kindergarten

If you are teaching kids about kindness in your classroom or therapy sessions and need some song ideas, keep reading for some of my favorite children’s songs about kindness.

Stephanie Leavell
March 4, 2024

5 Ways to Simplify Your Early Childhood Music Lesson Planning

Stephanie Leavell
March 4, 2024
5 Ways to Simplify Your Early Childhood Music Lesson Planning

We're going to talk about imperfect strategies for getting organized as a music teacher or a music therapist. On this blog post, I’m going to share five simple ways that you can organize your early childhood music planning.

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Stephanie Leavell
January 31, 2024

Skating: A Stop-and-Go Movement Song For Kids (and a craft!)

Stephanie Leavell
January 31, 2024
Skating: A Stop-and-Go Movement Song For Kids (and a craft!)

"Skating" is a stop-and-go movement song. I think you and the kids are going to LOVE it because it is a song + a craft + a movement activity all in one!

Stephanie Leavell
December 27, 2023

Sweater: A Sitting (and Funny) Movement Song For Early Childhood Music

Stephanie Leavell
December 27, 2023
Sweater: A Sitting (and Funny) Movement Song For Early Childhood Music

When the temperature goes down and we need to keep ourselves warm, there’s nothing better than a nice, warm sweater... EXCEPT when it goes terribly wrong... 😳

Stephanie Leavell
December 12, 2023

Say Hello: A Movement-Based Hello Song For Kids!

Stephanie Leavell
December 12, 2023
Say Hello: A Movement-Based Hello Song For Kids!

Say Hello (from your head to your toes) incorporates a lot of structured movement and also provides a "boogie break", which is the perfect opportunity for kids to engage in creative movement.

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Stephanie Leavell
September 26, 2023

6 Fall Songs and Resources For Early Childhood Music

Stephanie Leavell
September 26, 2023
6 Fall Songs and Resources For Early Childhood Music

Soon enough, the leaves will start changing colors, the temperatures will (finally!) start to drop a little bit, and I GET TO START SINGING MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE YEAR. Woohoo!

Stephanie Leavell
August 10, 2023
Music for Preschoolers

Fish Music Lesson Plan For Preschool & Kindergarten

Stephanie Leavell
August 10, 2023
Music for Preschoolers
Fish Music Lesson Plan For Preschool & Kindergarten

A Fish music lesson plan!

Tagged: Lesson Plans, preschool, songs for preschoolers, songs for kindergarten

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Stephanie Leavell
June 29, 2023

Jellyfish, Jellyfish: A Summer Song for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Stephanie Leavell
June 29, 2023
Jellyfish, Jellyfish: A Summer Song for Toddlers and Preschoolers

I want to share with you the perfect summer song and finger play for toddlers and preschoolers; my song Jellyfish, Jellyfish.

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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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