Teacher Twists

resources for teachers who move

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!  But even though it's old, my students still love this one!   After our warm-up, across the floor, movement rhymes, and stretching, we'll move to the … [Read More...]

Lesson Plans

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...]

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...]

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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