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Rainbow Breathing Printable FREEBIE Yes please! Enjoy! If this freebie landed in your spam folder, no worries! Easily manage preferences by clicking "not spam" or "not junk," so you won't miss out on the monthly inspiration. :) Help kids relax and regulate their emotions with this colourful guided breathing exercise. Children can trace the rainbow which guides them to breathe in and out. In signing up, you will also be a part of the Solful Share community where you'll receive a monthly inspiration email with song/activity ideas for kids and freebies.

Solful Little Hearts pop-up music sessions This fun and interactive early childhood music session will offer many opportunities for creative self-expression. It is a lovely way to connect with your little one through songs, instrument playing, stories, and music and movement. Stay tuned for a few dates popping up soon! Get notified as classes become available Select an option Send me all notifications and special offers Only notify me about pop-up music sessions Email Subscribe Thanks! Hope to see you at a pop-up class before too long :)

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ABOUT MUSIC THERAPY ​ ​ Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains. —Canadian Association of Music Therapists Why music therapy? Music has been known to have a presence within every culture. It is a universal language that supersedes individual differences. For those who are non-verbal or have difficulty expressing their feelings, music is a form of communication that does not require words. It is a safe and beautiful outlet for self-expression. One of the key aspects required for growth and learning is personal motivation. Music itself is a motivator and can lead an individual toward therapeutic goals in a desirable way. Research suggests that musical processing is a multimodal experience accessing many different parts of the brain all at once. As music stimulates neural connections among brain cells, it provides optimal cognitive development for a person. Where can I learn more? ​ Great questions! Here are some trusted, high-quality sources of information about music therapy in the Canadian and Albertan context: ​ Canadian Association of Music Therapists Music Therapy Association for Alberta Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund ​ ​ Of course you can also to reach out to a certified music therapist directly...I'd love to help you out! Contact Christine What are some benefits and outcomes? ​Music therapy interventions help to work toward goal areas such as: ​ Social Emotional Communication (receptive and expressive) Gross and fine motor Cognitive and academic Sensory Creative self-expression What does "doing music therapy" entail? Music therapy interventions include: ​ Singing and playing instruments Musical improvisation Music and movement activities Educational and instructional songs Creating and recording original music Listening to music

Christine Fabian BMT, MTA Hi, I'm Christine! I'm a Certified Music Therapist and owner of Solful Music Therapy. I bring a calm, gentle, and playful approach to my practice, tapping into each person's unique song and strengths to empower them to reach their goals. ​ Upon earning my degree in Music Therapy from Acadia University, I went on to complete a year-long internship working in pediatrics at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto. For the past 10 years, I have been working as a music therapist in Edmonton primarily supporting children with varying needs. I have also provided music therapy programming within seniors homes, adult day programs, and group homes. My work with children led me to pursue Graduate studies at the University of Calgary focusing on autism spectrum disorder as well as supporting and enhancing children's wellbeing. ​ I enjoy a good tea latte, creating (in many forms), and being a mom to my 3-year old twin daughters and my infant son. ​ Bringing music into the day-to-day of parenthood has only reaffirmed the value of music and its positive impact, right from day one. Let's make music together

Free Resource: 35 Kids' Song for Emotional Wellbeing Nurture emotional wellbeing with a throughtfully curated collection of songs for young kids. ​ Foster emotional development through music with songs that promote social and emotional skills. Help kids manage and understand their feelings through songs that address emotional regulation. Utilize upbeat songs strategically to energize, promote focus, and learning. Nurture growth mindset and a positive sense of self through songs that deliver empowering messages. Cultivate empathy and connection by exploring songs with themes of kindness, friendship and community. Incorporate soothing tunes to provide moments of calm and relaxation. This FREE ready-made list is a valuable musical resource to support both little learners and educators alike! ​ ​ Email Send Song List! Enjoy! If this freebie landed in your spam folder, no worries! Easily manage preferences by clicking "not spam" or "not junk," so you won't miss out on a monthly inspiration email. :)

welcome! warming the spirit and illuminating potential through music and song One does not need to have any formal knowledge of music -- nor, indeed, be particularly musical to enjoy music and respond to it at the deepest levels. Music is a part of being human and there is no human culture in which it is not highly developed or esteemed. — Dr. Oliver Sacks Learn More Community Partnerships Music therapy and music recreation services designed and implemented with care to bring a positive and enriching musical experience to the individuals within your organization/facility. These include: daycares schools hospitals seniors homes group homes day programs Inquire Here Meet Christine Thank you for stopping by! Some of my earliest musical memories are those of my mom singing "You Are My Sunshine" as she tucked me into bed each night. These warm memories inspired Solful and help to inform my practice, where I am passionate about connecting with and bringing warmth to others through the beauty that is music. Read More Anchor 1 ​Check out ​Solful the Shop! Explore songs, rhymes, and printable learning activities for kids! Visit the shop! Subscribe to get exclusive updates Email Join My Mailing List Thanks for subscribing!

Spread some kindness in your classroom with this Kind Mice FREEBIE. Pair it with the song "Three Kind Mice"(by Raffi and Lindsay Munroe) for a musical and creative way to explore kindness with young hearts! In signing up, you will also be a part of the Solful Share community where you'll receive a monthly inspiration email with song/activity ideas for kids and freebies. Yes please! Enjoy! If this freebie landed in your spam folder, no worries! Easily manage preferences by clicking "not spam" or "not junk," so you won't miss out on the monthly inspiration. :)

Hi there! I’d love to invite you to the Solful Share newsletter, where you'll receive a monthly dose of music and creative play inspiration, specially curated for kids. Each month look for a little joy in your inbox in the form of: ​ a musical activity idea to nurture learning and creative expression and/or​ a free printable to pair with suggested activities As a welcome gift, you'll instantly receive a fun "Create a Silly Song" activity along with visuals to go with it! Let's Get Started First Name Email Sign Me Up Welcome! If this Solful Share email landed in your spam folder, no worries! Easily manage preferences by clicking "not spam" or "not junk," so you won't miss out on the monthly inspiration. :)

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Bring some winter joy to your classroom with this Snowman Song and S is for Snowman craft freebie! In signing up, you will also be a part of the Solful Share community where you'll receive a monthly inspiration email with song/activity ideas for kids and freebies. Yes please! Winter joy coming your way! If this freebie landed in your spam folder, no worries! Easily manage preferences by clicking "not spam" or "not junk," so you won't miss out on the monthly inspiration!

Pumpkin Emotion Flashcard Freebie In signing up, you'll also receive monthly music and creative play inspiration and exclusive updates and offers! Subscribe Flashcards coming your way!