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Dance Stories

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CR1.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Create your own dance stories. First, select several images from a song, poem or story that could spark movement ideas such as descriptions of a character or words and pictures that depict action. Second, choose music for the beginning with a quiet piece for the background and interspersing upbeat music for more active sections of the story. Third, read the song, poem or story to the small group, then provide an opportunity for each child to find a personal space. Next, play the music and retell the story using the images you chose. Call out movement prompts for the children to follow. Finally, bring the story to a conclusion. Conclusion ideas include holding a final position, coming together in a circle or returning to children's original spots. Engage the children in a follow-up discussion about the story and their movement experiences. This can be done in small group.  

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