Archive for the ‘Songs & Activities’ Category

Sacred Song Series “Open Your Eyes” with Sita Rose & the Coast Team

Sita Rose (aka our very own Laura Anderson) teamed up with some of the Coast Music Therapy staff for her July Sacred Song Series. This month’s chant entitled “Open Your Ears” is a direct reflection of the work we do with children who have special needs and the importance of …

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Autism Music Therapy Activities

An autism music therapy infographic with five simple ways to use music at home or school. Music is a great strength for so many children with autism! This full color illustrated tips page with autism music therapy activities can be printed or shared with teachers, speech therapists, music therapists, parents, …

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Cause for Applause Award Goes to Music Therapist Amy Kalas

Coast Music Therapy’s inaugural “Cause for Applause” award was created to recognize a changemaker, innovator, or pioneer helping support music therapy.   Amy Kalas, MM, MT-BC, board certified music therapist and director of Wholesome Harmonies, LLC is paving the way for new research in the area of music therapy and autism, …

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Autism Video Teaching Series with Miss Veronica

Tuned in to Learning launches a free music and movement video series to teach the concept of emotions. Learn with Miss Veronica what emotions are all about! Each of these visually compelling and entertaining two-minute video lessons target a different emotion and demonstrate each emotion verbally, through facial expression, body …

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Music Therapy for Inclusion Settings

Music can bridge the gap between children with and without disabilities. Music is universal, spanning all cultures, ages, and abilities. We’ve seen incredible things happen with music therapy for inclusion settings when music is used to facilitate social interaction and understanding between students at differing ability levels.

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Back to School Music Ideas for the Classroom

It’s that time of the Year Again! Parents crave it, and some students hate it.  Here are some musical listening must-haves to make going back to school enjoyable for you and your children.  Whether you’re a parent or teacher, or therapist, keep calm and carry on with these back to school music ideas …

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