movement
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Movement Math Activity
Since I’ve been sharing movement activities this week I wanted to remind you about this one; This Movement Math set requires very little prep and is the perfect activity for circle time or small groups. It includes two sets of cards, one with numbers and the other with simple motions. Children get to draw one card from each pile and lead the group in completing the motion the correct number of times. If you’re looking for something different to get the wiggles out or a movement activity that you feel good about putting on your lesson plan, then this one is perfect! Download your copy HERE.
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DIY Ribbon Rings
I have a hard time believing that I’ve never shared this easy DIY – It’s my all time favorite indoor movement activity, and I’ve been known to gift Toddlers and preschoolers on my shopping list with some favorite music and their very own sets of DIY ribbon rings. I’ve seen a number of varieties of ribbon wands over the years, but I’m partial to the rings because they are easier for little hands to hold onto, and they pose fewer opportunities for accidental injuries when the dancing gets wild. Rings also require no glue or tape at all because you can tie the ribbon right around the ring itself, so…
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Movement Art
I planned an entire series of posts for this week thinking “It’s February, everyone’s been cooped up inside all winter and we need to MOVE.” Ha, clearly the joke is on me because it’s supposed to be 60 degrees all week here where I am so, all the little ones I know will get plenty of outside time. If the same can’t be said of your home, then this week is for you! If you’re lucky like me and getting some warm weather then be sure to stash these activities away for cold rainy days that are sure to come your way before spring officially gets here. This particular activity…
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Friday Freebie – Freeze Dance
Happy Friday! Are you ready for a freebie?! Today’s Friday freebie is a perfect pairing to my posts from earlier this week; Preschool Movement Videos and Preschool Movement Playlist. This cute freeze dance set from Lindsay Jervis includes posters that you hold up when the music stops. The children have to freeze in the same position as the person on the poster. This would be a perfect game for those days when you can’t get outside and the kiddos just need to wiggle. Go download your copy and enjoy your weekend!
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Preschool movement playlist
In the 10 years that I’ve been working in the ECE field I’ve come into contact with a large amount of children’s music. While every teacher loves different musicians, I find myself recommending the same albums over and over simply because these are the two that my students always want me to play when it’s time to dance. These two albums are Big Fun by Greg and Steve and Do Re Mi Toe Leg Knee by Jim Gill. These are the albums that I share with new preschool teachers and new preschool teachers every chance I get, and if I could mash the two albums together to create the perfect preschool movement…
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Preschool movement videos
I’ve already shared how much I wish March meant that spring and warm weather were here – even though I know it doesn’t. This is exactly what makes this one of the most difficult months for preschool. The children want to need to get outside, but it’s either too cold or too muddy, and you just can’t. It’s the perfect time of year to pull out the secret weapon, movement videos! Here are some of my favorites for those days when you just have to shake all those sillies out; Go Noodle Whether you need some movement, or want to help them calm down, Go Noodle has an quick activity…
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Valentine Movement Games
Party days are chaos. Instead of fighting it, just embrace it, and incorporate some of these fun Valentine-themed movement games: Musical hearts Color a heart XO Hop Conversation heart jump Giant alphabet heart matching game Use these games to channel the sugar rush into something educational that will help burn off some steam!
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Yoga for the Preschool Classroom
These last couple of weeks have been difficult for my students because it finally got warm enough to go outside, and then it got cold again. That little glimmer of hope, hope that spring might really be close, makes it even more difficult to stay inside all day. Luckily, I’ve found a great yoga program that my students love! Yoga is the perfect solution to this particular problem because it gets my students moving and uses some of their energy, without getting them all hyped up. Our favorite yoga program is Cosmic Kids Yoga. Jamie from Cosmic Kids takes children on yoga adventures, introducing poses throughout the journey. My preschoolers…
