Songs for Life
This channel features music videos and resources to help individuals navigate challenging situations, explore complex emotions, and build social-emotional resources.
The resources on this channel were created by Board-Certified Music Therapists:
Lindsay Markworth, MMT, MT-BC, Steve Sullivan, MT-BC, Sarah Kneeland, Anna Brudzinski, MT-BC, and Alicia Little, MT-BC
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Super Heroes Wear Masks
Superheros Wear Masks! YOU can be a superhero too by wearing your mask to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus! We hope this song helps inspire your superheroes big and small to wear their masks in school or the community!
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Bendy and Stretchy
This is a song that addresses strategies for flexibility, empowerment, and acknowledging difficulties.
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Many Things Are Different But Some Things Are The Same
During COVID-19, children's daily routines have undergone significant changes. Some children may be feeling sadness over the changes. This song seeks to validate those feelings and also to highlight that some very important things are still the same.
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Dino Technique
This is a music video that demonstrates a strategy for recognizing feelings of distress and relaxing to face challenges with a clearer mind. A fun appearance by T-Rex is included.
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What Is A Virus
This is a simple explanation video to demystify viruses in a comforting and empowering way. It leads into a fun danceable song!
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Why Am I Not At School
This is a fun and danceable song addressing the question students may have. It validates the feelings of missing school and being frustrated that young people may have. The printout goes into more depth with examples and explanation.
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Everybody Makes Mistakes
Have you ever spilled your snack? Or knocked down your blocks? Mistakes happen everyday! This song empowers the listener to push through mistakes and to keep trying!
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Taking Turns
This song is for kids who need some practice with taking turns! Grab an instrument, or simply use body percussion, and play along with us! First, I'll take a turn ("It's my turn!), then you'll take a turn ("It's your turn!")! Wait your turn until you see "Play!"