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Umbrella Dance

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Materials

  • music
  • stereo
  • umbrellas (1 per child)
  • blue paper "puddles" (1 per child)

 

Preparation

The day prior to doing this activity, invite the children to bring umbrellas to school.

 

What To Do

1. Turn on the music and invite the children to move to the music and use their umbrellas to participate in an umbrella dance.

2. Have the children spread out around the room and begin with their umbrellas closed.

3. Call out instructions for the children, such as the following:

  • Lift the umbrella over your head.
  • Point the umbrella at the sky.
  • Walk with the umbrella tip touching the ground each time you take a step.
  • Use your umbrella to make a circle in the air.
  • Walk with the umbrella over your head.
  • Set the umbrella down and dance around the umbrella.
  • Skip with your umbrella open above your head.
  • Twirl the umbrella in front of you.
  • Hold your umbrella inside the circle and walk around.
  • Set the umbrella down and lie underneath its protection.
  • Step in the puddle with one foot.
  • Walk around the puddle.
  • Sit in the puddle.
  • Jump over the puddle.

 

Assessment

To assess the children's learning, consider the following:

  • Are the children able to listen and follow directions?
  • Can the children manipulate the umbrellas?
  • Do the children understand concepts such as over, around, underneath, andso on?

 

-Mary J. Murray, Mazomanie, WI

Instructions

With the baby lying on his back, gently guide his feet in a cycling motion.
This natural exercise helps the child gain muscle strength and control.

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