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My name is JoAnn Jordan. I am a board certified music therapist providing services in Hays, Kansas and the surrounding area. Providing music therapy services to older adults & preschoolers is a joy for me. Sharing resources is what this site is all about.
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
It’s in the Name
Human tend to have a strong response to hearing their name used. We like to be greeted with our name. March 5th is Fun Facts About Name Day. Reading that got “The Name Game” running through my head. Every now … Continue reading
Posted in Music Therapy, Older Adults, Preschool
Tagged Music, Music Therapy, Name Game
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And I will always love you….!
Originally, I had vague notions of this week’s blog being about either music in nature or customized ringtones. The gorgeous weather here this past week has led to wandering outside and the other morning I heard some birds singing. Later … Continue reading
Music and relationships with your child
To be perfectly honest, music is not required for you to have a relationship with your child. But, I can say it can be a WONDERFUL addition to your relationship. No, you don’t need to play an instrument or have … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Preschool
Tagged Arts, Children, Music, music and children, Sing with your child
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A Multi-Dimensional Musical Experience
Music doesn’t have to be a uni-dimensional experience. While we may primarily think of music as an activity focused on hearing, our other senses can also play a big part in the experience. Sight: Sight is a pretty apparent one … Continue reading
Leap to it!
Leap to it! Leap Day will soon be here. These special holidays are fun to celebrate – especially since I can pull out a four year old file of ideas, add a few updates and be ready to run a session. … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults, Preschool, Theme
Tagged Children, February 29, Frog, Holidays, Leap Day, Leap year, Music
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Ode to the Tooth Fairy
February 28th is Tooth Fairy Day. What a wonderful time to share some tooth songs with children along with the legend of the Tooth Fairy. Here is an “Ode to the Tooth Fairy” I created to be sung to “O … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Preschool
Tagged Children, Dental, Health, Tooth, Tooth fairy, Traditions and customs regarding deciduous teeth
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Heart of My Heart
As I prepare to share Valentine songs at the area assisted living facilities, I wanted to share just a few of the titles we will be singing. Most are ones less likely to bring tears though I’ve included a frequently … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Older Adults, Theme
Tagged Arts, Assisted living, Holidays, I Love You Truly, Senior Health, United States, Valentine
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Random Act of Kindness
“Three things in life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” – Henry James Random Act of Kindness Week is February 13-19, 2012. With this … Continue reading
Posted in Quality of life
Tagged February 13-19 2012, Henry James, Kindness, Random act of kindness, Valentine's Day
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Catch the Caregiver Support Bug
As my experiences are mostly with those caring for the elderly, many of the suggestions that follow are given with a bias towards this group. Yet, they can easily be modified to apply to any group. The February 1, 2012 … Continue reading
Posted in Quality of life, Resources
Tagged Caregiver Support, Elderly care, home care, Support group
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Shadow Songs for Ground Hog Day Fun
Work or live with older adults? Are you are a music therapist, a caregiver, or a volunteer wanting a few songs for Ground Hog Day? Try a few shadow songs like these: Shadow of Your Smile Me and My Shadow … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults
Tagged drumming, Groundhog Day, Love Walked In, Me & My Shadow, Punxsutawney Pennsylvania
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