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9 Tips for Creating Inclusive Movement Activities
By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play The basic tenet of creative movement/creative dance (the terms are interchangeable) is that the most important part of the activity is the … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, inclusion, movement, SEL, social and emotional learning
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Make Physical Distancing Fun with This SEL and Movement Activity
By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play On Your Spot is a multi-layered activity for children ages three to eight. It is especially pertinent now that many children are … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, movement, SEL, social and emotional learning
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Movement Activities for Teaching Listening Skills
By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play Here are three playful dance games that reinforce listening skills, impulse control, and delaying gratification. In these activities, children listen for and … Continue reading
Top 19 Posts of 2019
Before we jump into a new year of fantastic advice on the Free Spirit Publishing blog, let’s celebrate the top posts from 2019! We rounded up our most popular posts this year for your (re)reading pleasure. Got a favorite we … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, books, classroom strategies, conflict resolution, creativity, differentiation, early childhood education, elementary education, feelings, friendship skills, growth mindset, middle school, movement, SEL, self-care, self-regulation, social skills, teacher professional development, teens, thinking skills, trauma
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Movement Activities for Young Children to Break the Ice
By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play Here are two playful movement activities that work well for the beginning of the school year, or anytime! Each includes a guide … Continue reading