On this particular “normal” day, I walked into a home visit with visions of one-on-one therapy in mind. Little did I know, nine visiting cousins eating fried chicken for lunch would turn it into a glorious, chaotic group experience.
Author: Christine
Christine Bellew loves teaching children, playing music and having fun. Her goal is to use playful teaching strategies to make doing hard things as fun as possible for parents and children of all abilities.
Christine and her husband Josh have three children that have provided loads of adventures. Their family has opened their home to serve as foster parents to children with special needs which adds to the adventure.
With a Master’s degree in Early Intervention, Christine started her career providing Early Intervention services as a Special Instructor and Service Coordinator.
Most recently Christine has branched out to teaching piano using creative teaching methods to serve children with a variety of learning needs. Music brings her and her students joy when she makes the learning fun and engaging.
Outside of work Christine enjoys watching Parks and Rec, doing puzzles and reorganizing her piano music.
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Personal Piano Teaching Philosophy
Piano instruction includes five key areas: hands, eyes, ears, play, and work. Each element is interconnected, and I strive to incorporate all five into every lesson.
These puzzles had a fascinating journey. They started as my toys, bringing me countless hours of fun and learning. As I grew older, my mom repurposed them for her kindergarten classroom. They entertained and educated generations of young minds.
I couldn’t recall the exact name of the toy until it was gifted to me and I could read the box. It’s called “Gears Go Round.” It was kind of like Legos, but the bricks were bigger and the texture was softer, and had pokey dots to decorate with and attach spinning gears to.
Have you ever seen a Discovery Toys product and thought, “Hmm, that looks interesting. I’ll think about it”? Don’t wait too long! Discovery Toys has a wonderful selection of toys designed to spark creativity and learning. But, like all good things, these toys can sometimes disappear from the catalog. I’ve raved about certain toys to […]
Let’s celebrate Owl Awareness Day by telling a story of my favorite owl toy, “Tipsy” from Discovery Toys.
As a parent, I played this album “Sounds Like Fun” in CD format for my own children to fall asleep. Now, as a music therapy student, I’ve rediscovered the song’s simple melody and repetitive chords making it an excellent tool for my own journey in learning how to play the guitar.
I couldn’t just throw it away. On a whim, we placed it around the teddy bear’s neck. And there it stayed.
Now, it’s just another part of our home’s unique character. It’s a symbol of the ways our lives can take shape and the quirky things that make us, us.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the US Government agency that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of toys for children. They are responsible for regulating consumer products and protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death.
I decided to reach out to Discovery Toys to test their lifetime guarantee. To my surprise, they were incredibly easy to work with and replaced the broken toys at no cost. This experience reinforced my belief in the quality and customer service of Discovery Toys.
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