(Music to accompany this post – “Clair de Lune”) 2015-2016 has been a really good year. It’s been a year of growth and victory. When I first walked in the doors of Central Administration and got to my cubicle – my tiny space in FISD – I was filled with fear: fear of uncertainty, fear … More Reverie: A reflection
Despite the onset of allergies and icky sinus infections, spring is one of the most beautiful times of the years as flowers pop up from the ground, and the trees display magnificent limbs of green leaves. January to March can be hard months to plan for as winter themes seem to drag on and on, … More April Showers Bring Spring Flowers
Hello! Today, I would love to share a bit about an iPad app I’ve been using this month that’s been a hit with all of my students! March has been filled with animal movement songs, lion roars, and even animal finger puppets. It’s been a month dedicated to animals of all kinds. And one of my students’ … More Animal-tastic iPad app!
In this article, written by Kimberly Senna Moore Ph.D – a respected music therapist – from Psychology Today, Moore brings light to new research showing that synchronized movements may encourage empathy and altruism (“prosocial behaviors”) in individuals. The researchers behind the experiments speculate that synchornized movements and the “predictable, rhythmic oscillations” underlying the movements are the main reasons for inciting … More Moving to Promote Social Skills
Hi, all! This month was full of holiday fun! Through Music Therapy, my students worked on counting Christmas lights, reading about The Very Hungry Reindeer, and learning about different countries’ holiday traditions, just to name a few. Towards the end of the month, I took a little detour from my usual music therapy session plans decided to do something … More Fun in December!
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is natural for us to get in the mode of thinking about the things we are thankful for. Looking back on the past semester, I’m thankful for so many things, such as: becoming a first-year professional coming back to FISD and working for the district (I went to middle and high … More The Thanksgiving Tree
As a Music Therapist (MT-BC) working in schools, I am constantly using file folder strategies and visuals with velcro pieces, which students respond to very well! But it can be hard to keep up with all of the pieces I need, especially when there are more than five pieces, which is usually the case. So, … More DIY Velcro Board
Hi there! I am Esther Oh (or Ms. Esther), a Board-Certified Music Therapist in Frisco ISD, but most students call me Ms. Oh since it’s easier to say. I’m 24 years young and am a first-year professional. Currently, I work part-time in FISD and am enjoying every moment of it! It is exciting to be a … More Hello!
Music Therapy with Ms. Esther 