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MOVING IS LEARNING!
Green Bean Books, Portland, Oregon
August, 2019
Connie is an author and dance educator. She shares her passion for movement by writing, teaching, visiting schools and libraries, creating community dance events, and offering movement workshops to early childhood professionals. She believes that dance and other arts are essential and transformational forces in our lives.
NEW PICTURE BOOK COMING SOON!
Tansy the sea turtle has seen a century of ocean adventures-but will her friends remember her big day? Join Seahorse, Octopus, Sea Star, Sawfish, and all their undersea pals as they splash, swirl, and surprise Tansy with a birthday she'll never forget.
Reading and dancing through the alphabet!
Joseph Beth Books, Cincinnati, Ohio April, 2019
CHILDREN NEED TO MOVE!
CHILDREN LOVE TO MOVE!
Physical development is recognized by early childhood experts as one of the primary developmental domains. Why not use movement as a learning tool? Introduce simple, playful activities into the classroom, and all throughout a child's day!
TEACH:
Early Literacy
Math and Number Skills
Science and Social Studies
Early Childhood Concepts
DEVELOP:
Social-Emotional Learning Skills, such as:
Self-Control
Body Awareness
Individual and Group Cooperation
Listening, Understanding, and Concentration
Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
Working Toward Goals
Impulse Control
Ability to Delay Gratification
NURTURE:
Creativity
Large and Fine Motor Skills
Lifelong Healthy Habits
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for lots of fun ideas to bring movement into your child's day!