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Cooperative Learning Activity: Mix and Match Movements

By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play One way to help children feel comfortable and make new friends at the beginning of the school year is to present opportunities … Continue reading

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Dancing Through the ABCs of Nature

By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play This is a playful movement game that can be incorporated into a walk outdoors and will add a little extra fun to … Continue reading

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Dance the Alphabet: A Lively Indoor Activity

By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play No matter where you live, there are days when it becomes difficult to take young children outside or to another place where … Continue reading

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Movement, Play, and SEL: Create a Picture Book Dance Story

By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play Over my long career as a dance educator, I have especially enjoyed teaching creative dance to young children. I love inspiring their … Continue reading

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3 Outdoor Creative Movement Activities to Support Children’s Mental Health

By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play Student mental and emotional health is one of the top concerns of educators across the country, and it’s never too soon to … Continue reading

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