Tuneful Teaching

09/09/2025

With a video on my YouTube channel featuring two of my nieces, Bear Paw Creek movement scarves, and one of my all-time favorite songs by Music for Kiddos reaching over 100k views, I thought it was time to reshare.

Blowing in the Wind is, in my opinion, the best creative movement song for scarves ever created. 💜

The song has a unique sound in a minor key and is SO easy to learn. Kids love this song and frequently request it by name. As always, there is also a lot of learning going on.

⬇️This song incorporates these skills: ⬇️

🎵Directional Concepts

🎵Crossing Midline

🎵Fine Motor Skills

🎵Impulse control

To watch the video and see the song in action, click the link below! 🥳

🔗: https://youtu.be/6MiuIy4hPMM?feature=shared

In the video’s description, you’ll find a link for a blog post where I share more information about the song as well as the ✨free download✨ of the lyrics, chords, and mp3 recording. Generously provided by Stephanie Leavell!

07/08/2025

Look at this great opportunity for a sensory friendly concert at an outdoor venue — experience a live symphony at a baseball diamond for free! INFO copy/pasted below:

What: Open Rehearsal for Fox Valley Symphony
Where: Fox Cities Stadium
When: Saturday, July 26, Gates open at 2:30pm, rehearsal starts at 3:00pm
If you want to enjoy the music, but the crowds and fireworks are not for you, we have you covered! Everyone is welcome to attend this sensory-inclusive rehearsal. When the gates open, you are able to walk around the concourse, sit wherever you like, and we will even have one of the concessions stands open.
Rehearsal ends at 5:30, or maybe slightly before, and parking will start to get difficult at that time. You may want to leave the park a bit early to avoid the rush!
No need to check in upon arrival. Come in and Enjoy!
Jamie LaFreniere
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra

03/08/2025

I'll be hanging out with some fabulous service providers in Oshkosh this coming Thursday. Come check out all of the resources and meet some fun and inspirational people!

⏳ 1 Week Away! Service Fair – March 13th!

The countdown is on! We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from the Service Fair—a must-attend event for families of individuals with diverse abilities!

📅 Mark your calendars: March 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hyde Family Community Center!

Come explore a variety of services and supports, including, but not limited to:

✅ Focus on Freedom & Empower Freedom – Expert guidance and caregiver support
✅ Love the Mess Parent Support Network – A welcoming community for parents
✅ Winnebago County CLTS – Funding and service options for your loved one
✅ Guided Discovery LLC – ABA therapy and behavior support
✅ Northwestern Mutual: Financial Planning for Families
✅ Music Therapy – A creative approach to communication and emotional regulation

💡 You don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with experts, ask questions, and find the support that fits your family’s needs!

See you in just one week! 🎉

02/07/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Di8362cH/

https://foxcitiespac.com/event/music-in-motion-a-sensory-inclusive-performance/

08/20/2024

Registration is now open for the fall session of Tuneful Tots music classes.

Classes are geared for birth-6 but older children are welcome if it is developmentally appropriate. Funding is available is your child is eligible for CLTS through through county.

Any questions? Comment below or message me directly!

https://tunefulteaching.com/early-childhood-music-therapy-oshkosh-wisconsin-music-classes/

07/21/2024

It’s EAA Airventure week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. So much fun, lots of family time and even a little R&R with a good book!

05/14/2024

Registration is still open for summer music classes in Oshkosh, WI. We start June 4.

Classes are geared toward birth through 6 but all ages and abilities are welcome! Flexible scheduling with a 5-week and 8-week option. More details online:

https://tunefulteaching.com/early-childhood-music-therapy-oshkosh-wisconsin-music-classes/

04/02/2024

✨FREE DOWNLOAD!✨

Print and laminate these word cards to expand the learning opportunities presented in the popular book, "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes", written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. 📚

By replacing one word at a time, we change the meaning of the sentence. This is a great way to help kids tune into the idea that sentences can be separated into smaller chunks called words.

Eventually, they will learn that words can be broken into smaller parts called phonemes. 🔤 For children who are working towards chaining words together and increasing the length of their sentences, it works well to use a "gradual release of responsibility."

👇This looks like:👇

✔️ Modeling the sentence while pointing to the words.
✔️ Pointing to the words one at a time while the child repeats each word.
✔️ Prompting the child to say the entire sentence.

To get the free download, click the link below! 🎉

🔗 https://tuneful-teaching.ck.page/4f7e0586c8 🔗