Shape Stomp and Free Dance

Shape Stomp   
Draw shapes on a sheet of paper like a square, triangle, circle, etc, and color the shapes using different colors.   Lay the sheets around the floor in an open space.  Tell the children that you are going to select one child to stomp on as many shapes as the class counts each jump, while music is played for about 30 seconds.  Ask the child which shape he or she stomped on more than any other shape.  

Free Dance 

Each child does their own thing and is able to express creative movement through music.  You will be surprised with gifts children have.  Put on a favorite song and simply dance.  By dancing children learn about spatial awareness, co-ordination, and body awareness.   You have also have individual solo dances for a short period of time and then see if the children can copy that creative dance.  

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What are the Goals Achieved Through Music?

What Kind of Goals is Achieved Through Music?

It sets up goals according to the group and/or individual situation such as:

1.       Develops a sense of rhythm.

2.        Improves speech and language.

3.        Provides an acceptable means for emotional release.

4.        Improves self-confidence.

5.        Trains following directions.

6.        Develops self-control, increasing retention and attention spans.

7.        Encourages growth in creativity and imagination.

8.        Correlatesmusic with other subjects.

9.        Improves coordination and motor control.

10.      Strengthens self-expression.

11.       Develops interpersonal communication.

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About Children’s Behaviors


As you can imagine, behavior problems in children can range from the obvious of:  hitting, pushing, yelling, fighting with peers, difficulty changing from one activity to another, sleeping problems, excessive energy levels, being unable to sit still and focus, refusal to partake in normal childhood experiences or play, picky eaters, frequent tantrums, extreme sensitivities and excessive fears.

When children react with aggression towards what was seemingly a simple request the underlying principle may be one of frustration.  If tasks they could accomplish yesterday can't be done today, they become angry.  If the tasks become more difficult or more restrictions are applied, they may react with anger.   Sometimes subtle actions like not eating their food or bedwetting may be their response.  Sometimes more violent actions become a way of controlling the situation.                                                                                *It becomes clear that even if the children can't communicate their frustration,    they can act out the frustration and achieve attention!  

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