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Workout of the Week – 40 Minute AMRAP: As Many Rounds As Possible

Workout of the Week – 40 Minute AMRAP: As Many Rounds As Possible

This week's workout is nice and simple.  Do the listed exercises as many times as you can in 40 minutes!  You are shooting for at least 3x through.  If you are exceptionally quick, or use lighter weights, you may get through it 4 or 5 times!  Play some good music, set the timer, and get to it!  I never regret getting up and working … [Read More...]

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Dancing a Book About Birds

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...]

Let’s Dance: Winter Weather Patterns

Let’s Dance: Winter Weather Patterns

  It's COOOOLD outside.  This is how my trees were looking this past weekend.  YUCK!  But, fortunately for us, winter weather does have it's upsides.  It … [Read More...]

Snowmen at Night!

Snowmen at Night!

Snowmen at Nightby Caralyn Buehner is just plain fun!  I read it to students aged 2-10 and they all love it.  It rhymes, it sparks imagination, and it gives children … [Read More...]

Dance Games

The Dice Game

The Dice Game

  The dice game is one of my favorite games.  It is one of those tricks up my sleeve that I pull out if … [Read More...]

The Pilobolus Alphabet

The Pilobolus Alphabet

If you tried out The Name Game and liked it, here's another fun activity using the alphabet. The Human Alphabet … [Read More...]

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Workout of the Week – Spell Your Name

Workout of the Week – Spell Your Name

This week's Workout of the Week is just plain fun!  Not a lot of competition and no time limit.  When you're done, … [Read More...]

Workout of the Week – Leg Day (SQUATS!!!)

Workout of the Week – Leg Day (SQUATS!!!)

I was asked for a legs day...so here you go!  Do the whole set 2x through.  It should take you roughly 45-55 minutes. … [Read More...]

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Safari Theme Mommy and Me Dance Class

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Mommy and me dance classes!  They're so hard and so simple.  I am always nervous because the moms are in the room.  But, those 18 month old dancers … [Read More...]

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