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3/1/2016

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1) Why would you include dance or movement in your preschool program?

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Amy Berry

8/28/2018 06:45:43 pm

Dance helps kids build self-esteem through positive feedback and it also gives them a chance to bond with their peers, learn their names, and problem solve. It is a wonderful way to express themselves

Julie

8/28/2018 07:41:00 pm

Because children need to move! Moving to music is natural for children...by moving to their own expression, it helps to create self esteem...promotes critical thinking when experiencing rhythm.

Jessica BAiley

8/31/2018 10:25:36 am

Simply because it's fun but also because it's good exercise and really helps them develop a sense of their own bodies.

Afzal baig

9/3/2018 11:36:56 am

I am using music and movement in my program every day. It help them to listen carefully,follow directions, built teamwork and burn out their energy.

Afzalbaig

9/3/2018 12:02:09 pm

I am using music in my program. It helps children to develop their confidence, follow the directions,to learn maths skills,team work and burn their energy.

Viola

9/7/2018 01:23:32 pm

Because it's FUN ! Helps build self esteem and self confidence. Also gets them moving.

stephanie castleberry

9/11/2018 06:25:06 pm

music and movement makes you feel good and is a great way to express yourself. by song dance or music it is fun for everyone.

Cynthia Castleberry

9/15/2018 06:59:16 pm

I would include dance or movement into my program because it's a fun way to introduce music and rhythm as well as exercise. Music is good for the soul.

Bong Ee Goo

9/17/2018 08:44:51 pm

I would use music and dance so the kids can get some exercise and to encourage them to act out in the way they want to encourage their personal creativity.

Callee Lasley

9/24/2018 08:58:33 am

I would most certainly include dance and movement into my preschool program because not only it is a good way to exercise and get some energy out, it helps promote creativity. I also believe it helps students feel more at home and comfortable in the space. Music and rhythm can also improve information retention and math skills.

nermina kazic

9/24/2018 12:48:19 pm

Music responds to the needs of children body , mind and soul. Children delight in music; singing it, dancing to it, identifying the rhythm and exploring movement. If I hold a circle and am not able to fit music in I feel as if I have missed a vital component.

Nermina kazic

9/24/2018 02:39:40 pm

I would include dance in my program for sure, great way to exercise, learn new songs and new words. Music bring happiness to not only kids but when the kids sing to their parents or teachers

Cloey Garrison

9/26/2018 01:00:18 pm

I would and do include dance in my preschool program because it allows them to move their bodies and be creative in a way that only dancing will allow. Dancing give children a different kind of creative freedom that I can not teach but they just know.

Otilia Archer

10/2/2018 05:35:49 pm

Dancing is important for children to express them selves, improving gross motor skills and thinking skills.

Chelsae

10/4/2018 01:38:20 pm

I would include music & dance in my classroom because it gives children the freedom to express themselves it is also a great technique to keep order in a high energy classroom

Elsa Johnson

10/5/2018 11:29:51 am

Children need time to move and should not be confined to just sitting. Exploring movement improves gross and fine motor skills in young children and also helps them improve their confidence, counting skills, and teamwork.

Shari Brown

10/7/2018 11:56:38 am

I would include music and dance to help develop large motor skills, encourage free style exercise, build self-esteem, create bonding opportunities, social interaction, cooperative play and give them an opportunity to be creative in their movement styles.

STACY

10/10/2018 02:11:13 pm

We do include dance, music, and yoga in our daycare program. It gives enlightenment and freedom to move and express oneself. It can be done alone or in groups.

Helen Romao

10/13/2018 10:22:09 pm

I include music and movement in my class because it is a bonding experience for children as they move and create together. They also love to move their bodies and it is fun.

Melissa

10/14/2018 09:15:20 pm

On Mondays, we have Dance Day and I have recently incorporated scarfs for them to dance with expressively. I would like to add make ribbons and streamers, as well as incorporate musical instruments during circle time!

Lira Cernacovschi

10/15/2018 05:54:17 pm

Dance can build a child self esteem and confidence.Also trough dance and movement builds team work skills in children and help them to express their creativity.

Kimberly

10/15/2018 10:15:23 pm

We currently play "the Transylvania Twist" and the kids immediately gather together and each have their own moves and grooves. It builds cooperation and body communication and obvious joy.

Cassy Cardenas

10/18/2018 10:11:03 am

Children love to dance it lets them express themselves.

Kristi Hansen

10/23/2018 03:52:36 pm

Children love to dance. It's a great as a large or small group. We get all our wiggles and giggles out. We exercise and work on our rhythm all while having FUN

Riki Beamer

10/28/2018 09:40:36 am

Dance and music get kids moving and that is awesome exercise. even a shy, reserved child can't resist tapping a foot when their favorite song comes on.

Juliana

10/28/2018 11:13:33 am

music can teach teamwork when used in group activities.

Priyalakshmi Jayapal

10/30/2018 09:26:12 am

It helps to listen carefully and follow directions, builds teamwork and good exercises for body. Good workout. Body will be flexible.

merle

10/31/2018 02:05:11 pm

Music and dance is a fun way to bring all together with laughter and bonding. Silly dance as well as mimicking the teacher make the children join in the fun and movements

Jacky link

11/1/2018 09:28:09 am

Simply because dancing is fun! But also it is a tool, that is were kids being to build their confidence and their self-esteem! Some kids will want to dance and others will not and that's o.k. but that's also how we get to know them, we began to realize, this child doesn't like dancing in big groups, maybe he/she is shy and is not out of their bubble yet, whatever the case may be, dancing is for everyone, it is fun and healthy!

Carol

11/2/2018 02:57:35 pm

I would include dance in my child care.Children just naturally move to music and its healthy for them. Dance can build confidence, self esteem, and teamwork .

Marie B

11/10/2018 09:31:35 pm

Music helps them to listen carefully and follow directions, built teamwork and develop a sense of their own bodies.

Maria Gabriela Perez Barrios

11/12/2018 12:05:11 pm

It is healthy to work on movements that are not usual in walking and standing and sitting. It is important for children to experience and move all their body freely and with activities that promote these things. Also it is so entertaining for them and one as a teacher to give them this opportunity of self expression and building up their self confidence.

Marcie Harberts

11/14/2018 07:16:29 am

We use dance and Music to the kids can express themselves at their level. I have found it helps with self confidence and helps them learn and remember things in a fun way.

Sarah

11/14/2018 04:10:31 pm

I would use dance in my curriculum to allow kids to express themselves, for exercise and confidence building.

Courtney

11/20/2018 12:42:17 pm

I would include dance or movement in our preschool program because it's important for children to move there bodies and dancing also helps them getting some exercise so they are not just sitting. Our class also likes to do dancing because they love music all together.

Nichole

11/22/2018 09:05:18 am

to let them move like they crave and learn another way to to express themselves

Nichole

11/22/2018 09:32:23 pm

It gets them to get their exercise in, they can learn math, movement and teamwork

Kathy Anderson

11/24/2018 01:45:57 pm

I would add dance for exercise, so they can bond with each other and learn each others name and it builds self confidence.

Michele Domingo link

11/24/2018 04:27:54 pm

Dance and movement allow children to express themselves freely. It allows for them to use imagination and creativity. It also helps to work within a group and problem solve. It improves their cognitive thinking and large motor skills and hand eye coordination and balance.
It teaches them to listen for beats and rhythm and to move using time and counting.

Kristi

11/26/2018 06:49:23 pm

For one children love music no matter what kind. You will completely have their attention and it is great for exercise and expressing themselves. Running, jumping, clapping, whatever makes them feel happy, they are engaging with others.

Lakshmi

11/27/2018 09:56:53 pm

Dance is a fun way of exercising. Teaches them team work, builds self esteem and its fun.

Ray Anderson link

11/28/2018 04:05:06 pm

We like to let the preschoolers dance as they are always in motion and this helps them to focus and have fun while learning to follow direction at the same time. It is fun for all who want to participate.

Christina Riggs-Johnson

11/29/2018 10:10:14 am

I think that for my students it would be a great opportunity for them to learn great teamwork skills and build great friendships with new friends.

Ashley Harmon

12/5/2018 06:57:33 pm

It is such a great way to build up their social skills through dance!

Remy coutarel link

11/30/2018 08:55:51 am

I will include dance to help them express trough their body, to create a social interaction with the class and help them develop their motor and mental skills

Lynnora Davis

11/30/2018 12:02:13 pm

It's a fun and interactive way that all my kids can participate in that also allows them to physically express themselves as well as exercise.

Jennifer Vallieredouglass

11/30/2018 03:55:57 pm

Children need to move their bodies every day! Getting exercise helps children to focus better when necessary. It also builds healthy habits for the future.

Ashley Harmon

12/5/2018 06:56:54 pm

There are many reasons why dancing should be incorporated into any preschool or school for that matter. It is great endurance and aerobic activity, remember the dance moves is a plus as well as a group oriented dance will help build kids self esteem and bond with their peers.

Kristie Marjama

12/6/2018 11:56:19 am

I use music every day. My favorite is songs about the letters of the alphabet. They really remember them.

Nicole Troutman

12/9/2018 02:07:44 pm

Music and movement are important for the overall health and well being of a child. It allows them to exercise, become familiar with math concepts, be creative and build social skills as well.

stephanie pitzer

12/10/2018 04:18:43 pm

I love using music and movement in the classroom. the kids always enjoy it and don't want to stop!!!

kasturi sur

12/11/2018 02:10:20 pm

I would definitely keep music and dance for school curriculum because it is always fun for the kids. It will also help the kids to have a good exercise and develop social skills.

Allison Baber

12/15/2018 03:57:38 pm

I would use dance as an additional tool for students to express themselves. It is a fun and active way to build positive peer relationships, collaborate and follow directions.

Barry Kronmal

12/15/2018 05:18:18 pm

I would incorporate dance to allow the children to express themselves through movement and to get to know each other in the classroom better,

Lauren W

12/16/2018 11:20:15 pm

I would include dance in my preschool program because my preschoolers love to move, and they use dance as a positive way to get moving and get to know each other better.

Heather Clark

12/17/2018 06:02:05 pm

Kids are always on the move. What better way to channel that energy? And they LOVE it!

felisha

12/18/2018 08:30:37 pm

movement is the best way for children to express them self as a indivdule.

Cynthia Alaniz

12/21/2018 02:36:41 pm

The reason I would include dance or movement in my program is because dance and movement are beneficial to a childs development and it helps them be creative and socialize and increases their energy levels.

Patti Zahnow

12/21/2018 02:56:51 pm

I like using dance and movement because it gets the wiggles out and the kids enjoy it.

Kylie Engle

12/23/2018 01:58:28 pm

I like using dance in my program because
1- the children enjoy it. There’s nothing quite like seeing a child’s face light up when you turn on their favorite song
2- movement. Dancing burns energy while boosting the mood and encouraging creative movement
3- dancing uses imagination, many of our favorite songs have elements that involve acting like a certain animal, or making movements like certain professions (driving fire trucks, twirling like a ballerina, the baby on the bus goes.....). Imagination is the key to sparking creative expression

Keiko

12/25/2018 09:37:19 pm

Simply because it's fun but also because it's good exercise and really helps them develop a sense of their own bodies.

Karrin

12/26/2018 11:04:07 am

We incorporate music and movement daily in our circle times. It is a fantastic way to let the wiggles out, come together as a class, express ourselves and learn so many things in a creative way.

Vicki Ladwig

12/26/2018 11:22:30 am

For fun and exercise. Dance is a form of expression that all children can do at their own level, theirs no wrong way.

Aparna

12/26/2018 12:07:13 pm

music and movement makes you feel good and is a great way to express yourself. by song dance or music it is fun for everyone.

Chloe

12/26/2018 01:16:47 pm

I like to incorporate this because it's a fun way for the class to do something together and it gets them moving and makes them happy. They get to express themselves through movement and song and they love it.

dawn mcgeough

12/27/2018 07:26:06 pm

use music in my class room because it is fun. and I love looking at the kids face when I turn there faviort music on

12/28/2018 05:34:35 pm

Because children love them!　Children can relieve their stress by dancing and movement and concentrate on the next activity.

Wynter MOORE

12/29/2018 07:17:34 pm

There are so many benefits to music and movement in a preschool setting. It helps children learn in other ways. You can incorporate colors, numbers, names etc. It gets kids moving which reduces anxiety and can increase focus during other parts of the day.

vanessa

12/31/2018 12:06:07 pm

It is a great way for the children to express themselves!

Jane Anderson

1/5/2019 02:47:05 pm

I would include dance and movement in my preschool because it is so important not only physically, but it also improves their self esteem and confidence.

Marissa Jones

1/9/2019 05:05:42 pm

I would use music because its inspiring and fun as well as good excercise and coordination improvement.

Michelle Neuville

1/16/2019 12:31:34 pm

I would include dance in the program because it lets kids to express themselves, make friends, it gets their energy out, and it is a good way to get kids exercise while having fun.

Sreyroth Chi

1/17/2019 09:32:00 pm

of course i would because it gets the kids going and they can be able to move around if they want to.

Alisa

1/20/2019 07:55:31 pm

Yes, dance and movement is very important because it teaches them creativity and gives them some exercise

Angela Kinney

1/22/2019 02:03:07 pm

We use music to help the kids go to sleep and to wake up. We also play songs that tell the kids to hop, spin, and move their bodies in various ways, like the song 'This Little Finger.' Also songs that tell about various adventures to get their imaginations flowing.

Karima Torres

2/2/2019 03:40:27 pm

I would provide children with dance and music activities to foster their interpersonal communication and social emotional development. It gives children to opportunity to explore what their body can do individually and with others. This can help with the bonds they create with peers in later years to come!

Kelsey

2/2/2019 06:05:41 pm

Dancing develops both the mind and body at the same time. Following instructions to dance is a great way to blend mind and body

Angela Kinney

2/10/2019 10:16:55 am

First, it's fun, it also gives the kids a way to work together and exercise without all the rules that come with games, and there is no winner or loser.

Patrisha Lussier

3/1/2019 12:46:06 pm

Music and dance is part of my preschool for many reasons. Yes, it is fun and great exercise, but its more than that. It's also art, individual expression of how they hear and see music and how they feel. It is also part of social development, because it is mostly done in groups. In groups, dance builds team work and can start friendships. Music and that expression of it, can release tension, sadness and emotions that children and others have a difficult time with. There's much more, but that's the main reasons.

Shelby Brown

3/5/2019 12:43:29 pm

Dance and moment provide many learning opportunities for children. They have the opportunity to practice coordination, balance and physical strength. Children also have to manage physical space and practice visual-spatial skills. Social emotional learning is embedded in activities that allow children to collaborative, such as making up their own silly songs or creating rhythms with instruments.

Future B Patterson

3/17/2019 11:17:45 am

dancing help them bring out there personilaity and it fun and show them how many ways they can move

Fardowza Shire

3/20/2019 11:40:42 am

In our program we already included movement and music in our curriculum before they have lunch and before napping time. This helps them bring out their emotional well being for that afternoon. Some can move with the music some can't yet. But with encouragement everyone is moving to the rhythm of the music we play.

marcia

4/3/2019 01:53:47 pm

great physical activity, self expression

Heidi

4/8/2019 03:07:11 pm

I like to include in my program songs that teach things we are learning and have actions. It isn't dance, but it includes more senses as they learn.

Melanie

5/7/2019 05:16:58 pm

I would include dance movement because it gets the kids moving and focused. It brings out their creativity and some students learn best while moving so it gives those children a chance to be creative in their learning.

Laura Marler

5/13/2019 06:19:23 pm

We have a lot of students who fight and have trouble getting along, dance could be a good way of helping them build more positive relationships with each other.

Nadezhda

5/18/2019 08:33:27 pm

To help children express their creativity and let them exercise at the same time.

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