Teacher Twists

resources for teachers who move

Late Last Night

  Have you ever looked at the clock during a creative movement class and thought, "I still have 20 minutes of class left???? What in the world am I going to do with all these 3 year olds for 20 minutes?!?!?!?!"  Haha, I have been there, for sure.  This song is my lifesaver.  A good friend passed it along to me a few years … [Read More...]

Lesson Plans

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) is one of those beloved classics.  You've read it, your parents have read it, and maybe your grandparents, too! … [Read More...]

Under the Sea

I love to dance under the sea!  The animal movements are so different and unique.  Here's a creative movement class based on under the sea animals! I usually … [Read More...]

Dancing a Book About Birds

Birds are so fun to dance about!  I mean, they've been done a few times before (Swan Lake, Firebird, Rockin' Robin...), but my preschoolers love them, too!  The book … [Read More...]

Dance Games

Secret Agents

Some dear friends in college taught me this variation on The Dice Game.  It's a great way to involve boys and unwilling … [Read More...]

The Name Game

Here's a fun introductory game I'll use in a first day of dance camp or as a creative portion of technique class.  Each … [Read More...]

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