Movement lesson plans elementary

Using movement to enhance student learning has been a big deal in education for years, and with good reason. Research shows that when teachers incorporate movement into their lessons, student interest and motivation increase. There are also measurable improvements to content knowledge.

Download your free Preschool Dance Movement Cards - a wonderful way to add variety and introduce themes to your Preschool Dance classes.

Learn how to incorporate awesome and easy creative movement activities into your music class. Read this post for tips and ideas!

I love scarf activities! I think it’s the colors and the movement that reminds me of flying kites in the park with my dad when I was a kid. I like to use scarves as part of my music class lessons, extension activities, and I put my scarf activity cards in the Sub Tub. I’ve …

Fun Movement Songs! - Simple Music Teaching

It is that time of year again where music teachers and classroom Kindergarten teachers alike are looking for Spring activities for their youngest learners. As we know, Kindergarteners learn best th…

It happens at every level, at every school I’ve ever taught in. A student asks, “can we play freeze dance today?” I’m always torn. I want my students to have fun and …

Three ideas for incorporating spring-themed movement activities in elementary music class.

Although "practice makes perfect," it doesn't have to be boring. Find 6 ways to make lessons more engaging with movement in the classroom.

Superhero Creative movement cards with a bonus lesson plan included! Get your dancers and students moving by showing them these fun locomotor movement cards. Each card contains a superhero themed locomotor movement. Students can relate their favorite superhero to the card for a fun engaging lesson. Included is a lesson plan for ages 4-7, using the superhero creative movement cards. Use this in dance class, creative movement, elementary school, preschool, primary school, camp, daycare and…