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What to teach 3-year-olds in dance class One of the questions I am asked most frequently is what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class. As the Preschool years are such a time of rapid development, when you are planning your Preschool Dance classes each age group needs careful attention. 3-year-olds can be a particular challenge as they are often just coming out of Mommy and Me dance classes. The 3-4 age group is the first time dancers are coming into the room on their own and you need to make sure they feel safe and are engaged and stimulated in order to create a fantastic learning environment for your tiny dancers. When it comes to what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class, here are some tips. These are based on the widely used Preschool Ballet Blueprint, a downloadable Preschool dance curriculum that provides a solid foundation for providing quality Preschool Dance instruction. Class phases Entering the room routine – this may sound obvious but if you don’t have a clear plan for how your dancers are going to enter the room, disaster will strike before you have even danced a step. At this young age, separating from caregivers can be nerve-wracking, so establishing a predictable routine is key for setting the tone for a wonderful dance class. Your dancers should start to follow a routine where they enter the studio and find their own special spot. Place markers are fantastic as they give dancers a feeling of security and help to keep the class organized and running smoothly. You can use poly dots, mats, or laminated pictures. Mats are also a great option and last for years. 2. A warm-up and articulation – when it comes to what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class, the warm-up phase is key. Engaging your tiny dancers right from the first moment of the class is super important. A playlist is a great help as you can set it going and proceed straight through around 5 songs. It is a great idea to start with some familiar nursery rhymes. If a student is feeling a little overwhelmed or nervous, hearing something familiar can really help them out. This phase can also include some simple articulation such as happy toes, sad toes, simple hand movements, and gentle stretches. 3. Simple ballet steps – Next jump straight into some simple ballet steps. There is no need to teach the exercise or launch into lengthy explanations of how to do a step. Simply start your playlist and have the children follow you. As the weeks progress, you can start to refine technique a little at a time. Steps to include Pliés Tendus Retiré/Passé balance Relevé with pitter patter turns Sways Sautés 4. Locomotion – Once the simple ballet section is over you can start on locomotion or across the room steps. Once again it is very useful to use place markers that the children move between in a variety of ways. Locomotion steps for 3-year-olds should include Walks on demi point (fairy runs) Marches Pony gallops Sideways gallops holding hands with a partner Skips (these will be a work in progress over the year) 5. Creative movement/game – the final phase should be some sort of creative movement or game.. The Preschool Ballet Blueprint, a dance curriculum especially for Preschoolers has detailed instructions on all of the above Phases, as well as a choreographed syllabus that is pedagogically sound and developed over years of successful Preschool Dance instruction. You can find out more about it here. Other considerations when thinking about what to teach 3-year-olds in dance are Props and extra activities. Props for 3-year-old dance class Potential props for 3-year-old dance class are Scarves Wands Fairy wings Bean Bags Crowns Shakers Pom Poms Final words When it comes to what to teach in 3-year-old dance class there are THREE very important pieces of advice. Follow a predictable class plan. Whilst it may be tempting to use different music each week and throw in a variety of activities, Preschool Dance classes succeed and fail on predictability. It is vital to get the mix right. Until you feel that your class is very settled it really helps to follow exactly the same class plan. Once the children feel that they know what is expected of them and start to get excited for what is coming next, your class will start to run very smoothly. Plan B Even though we are aiming for predictability, even the best-laid plans can fall apart in an instant when it comes to Preschool Dance class. Even if your class runs relatively smoothly, sometimes things just go more quickly than you think and there really is little more terrifying than staring down a group of 3-year-old dancers and having no idea what to do with them. Build your list of extra activities. When things aren’t going so well, a quick change of activity or suddenly bringing out the Pom Poms can be just the circuit breaker you need. Add variety as you would spices. When thinking about what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class, whilst routine and predictability are key, everyone appreciates a little spice now and again. Whilst you don’t want to be adding in new songs and themes week after week, once you have your class settled and confident it is tremendous fun to add in some unexpected activities. You can find a range of mini seasonal class plans that you can sprinkle on your standard weekly classes here. Lastly, the most important piece of advice on what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class is to teach them with a sense of FUN and enjoyment. As a Preschool Dance teacher, you are part dance instructor and part children’s entertainer. You are aiming to not only introduce basic dance technique but also to foster a love of dance that will hopefully last a lifetime. Above all else, keep the element of fun forefront in your mind when designing your classes. Use games, funny sayings, and imaginative play to introduce your tiny dancer to a fulfilled dance adventure.
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Have you thought about teaching ballet to elementary students? Even if you're not a dancer, teaching ballet can be a fun and meaningful addition to your classroom dance curriculum.
Big art activities are always a hit with kids, it's fun to create on a large scale. This week we took it to a whole new level with freeze dance painting!
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Color mixing works are always a hit in the classroom. We progress through all these variations during the year, because while it seems like a simple concept, it truly is something that takes children years to fully internalize color mixing. And, while I didn’t plan this, with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better timeContinue reading "four montessori color mixing lessons"
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As a dance teacher, I always like to give my students coloring pages to take home to reinforce the concepts we learned in class. Because I could not find many coloring pages online, I worked with a graphic artist to create my own for my students. I would love to share them with you. This is the firs...
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Weave a beautiful scarf with this PDF download rigid heddle weaving pattern. Suitable for advanced beginners, it uses Gist Yarn Sero Silk Noil and Tahki Yarn Tandem. This pattern was adapted from Jane Patrick's draft and uses in a plain weave, a pick up stick and heddle rod to create a stunning deflected warp patterned scarf. Full instructions include recommended yarn, written instructions for warp and weaving order/sequence and threading. Pattern does not include instructions on how to warp or weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom. Pick-up stick knowledge is required and the pattern/sequence is given - how to use and weave with pick up sticks is not included. Recommended resources for weaving with a pick up stick/heddle rod is given. Please note that this is a digital download only - no physical pattern (or finished weaving) will be mailed. You will receive a PDF file upon ordering. No refunds on digital patterns - please email with any questions prior to ordering an I will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have!
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Books become even better when you pair them with fun activities! See what we did to go along with this month's Monthly Crafting Giraffes Can't Dance Book Club selection! Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase something, I'll receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my efforts with this blog! My bloggy pal Hilary over at Raising Fairies and Knights started a fun Monthly Crafting Book Club - a challenge to create activities to go along with some of the most beloved children's books. We had some great fun last year (see links at the end) and have continued the fun this year: January - Ladybug Girl Addition Bugs This month, we're focusing on one of our favorite books, Giraffes Can't Dance: In case you haven't read it, this little rhyming book is loads of fun. It's the touching tale of Gerald the Giraffe - who loves to dance, but sadly is about as graceful as a, well, giraffe. Gerald runs away from the jeering crowds at the annual Jungle Dance where he is comforted by a cricket and then discovers that anyone - even he - can dance with the right music. Gv and I have engaged in our own little dance-a-thons from the very beginning of her life, so I decided to incorporate a little fancy-feet fun into this month's book activity. I created this free printable for you to cut and slide into one of these useful little tools. If these goofy pictures don't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will! (Don't have a cool die like that? Glue the printable squares to a cardstock version of this.) You can spotlight whichever style of music you like for each side of the die, but I wanted to stick with those shared in the book, so I created a short playlist for each one to give you a few examples. Waltz Rock 'N Roll Tango Cha-Cha Reel Gerald's Style (play this variety of tunes or choose your own favorite style) Just roll the die, play a song from the appropriate music style and then boogie on down until the tunes taper off. Top-of-your-lungs singing is not an option! The next player rolls the die and everyone moves to that melody. ...or maybe the same player keeps taking a turn. Again. And again. And again. The game continues until the jams run out (feel free to find your own) or everyone's too pooped to polka anymore. If you have older kids, you could even look up a some videos of the dance steps of that style to try out. For the moment, Gv and I are just letting the music move us. We had so much fun getting physical with this favorite book, I just know this will be something we'll do together for a long time! I love coming up with book connections like these, how about you? I'd love to hear! Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com. Also, if you don't want to miss a single minute of great tips like this and all the fun around here, be sure to sign up for free updates and then look forward to having each post delivered right to your inbox. Check out the other amazing crafts that my fellow bloggers came up with for this month. Come back next month and see what crafts and activities we come up with for the How Do Dinosaurs series of books. Join our Facebook Group HERE to participate. Want to see all the great book activities from last year? Just check these out: January - Animal Action Dice Game for the book Barnyard Dance February - Cause & Effect Box for If You Give a Moose a Muffin March - an alphabetical scavenger hunt for Dr. Seuss's ABC. 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Looking for an back to school read-aloud that connects with having a growth mindset? "Giraffes Can't Dance" is sure to make your students smile and set the tone for the year! This story companion resource is packed with activities for before and after reading to build comprehension and writing skills! Make predictions and connections, sequence story events, complete a "Giraffes Can't Dance" story map and more!! Included in this "Giraffes Cant Dance" resource is: Making Predictions Recording Sheet Story Sequencing Cut and Paste Story Sequencing Cards (color or black & white) Giraffes Can't Dance Story Map Beginning, Middle, End Retell Template Making Connections: Draw about a time when you had to keep trying. Goal Setting: "My Goals" writing sheet Giraffe Topper Craft w/ Writing Prompt: "Something I Can't Do YET" Looking for more Back to School Read Aloud Activities? The Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship Officer Buckle & Gloria: School Safety
This resource is a set of Drama Scenario Task Cards. There are 40 cards printed 4 per page. These cards can be printed in color or black and white. These cards are a great way for students to improve their oral communication skills. Drama Scenario Task Cards
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A great directed line instruction drawing of the classic children's book, Giraffes Can't Dance. Children learn to create funny, personalized cut-out giraffe
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There are many great Montessori posts on the solar system. This post may not add anything new to the blogosphere, but I feel it is necess...