Description:

Primarily for the “regular classroom” early childhood teacher, this session will be very active as we enhance our dramatic skills through interactive participation!  Attendees will explore techniques for integrating music & movement with books and storytelling to promote creativity, cross-curricular connections, and literacy.  We will outline five general book formats that lend themselves easily to music and movement and then fully engage in one example from at least four of these categories.  Activities will range from expanding rhythmic text into a simple song and non-locomotor finger play to full dramatization using instruments, props, and classical listening selections!  Classroom teachers will gain confidence in participatory storytelling from hands-on experience with specific texts and musical excerpts presented throughout this active session!  Handouts will be provided with all activities presented as well as suggestions for other titles and easy-to-find music to expand their practical library.