Some ideas for working with young folks in music and dance.
Secret code dancing.
(N through 1st
grade.
Older kids may enjoy it as well.
)
Use improvisations on the guitar to have children practice basic movement skills.
Stand up
Sit Down
Spin around...
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Some ideas for working with young folks in music and dance.
Secret code dancing.
(N through 1st
grade.
Older kids may enjoy it as well.
)
Use improvisations on the guitar to have children practice basic movement skills.
Stand up
Sit Down
Spin around
March
Gallop
Hop
Run
Walk backwards
Jump
Sashay (gallop sideways)
Skip
Etc.
“This means stand up.
” Play a gliss up the low E-string
“This means sit down.
” Play a gliss down the low E-string.
Play with these 2 Secret codes a couple of times without speaking then add:
“This means spin around.
” Play a fast high arpeggio.
Play with these 3 SCs a few times without speaking then add:
“This means march.
” Improvise marching music.
Continue like this, adding movements with appropriate music and switching randomly with as little
speaking as possible.
Magic Forest (see separate sheet)
Going Camping (Imaginary activity.
N and K, maybe early 1st)
“Today we’re going camping.
”
Get imaginary backpacks.
Put imaginary stuff in them.
Walk aro
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