How many legs does an octopus have? 8 of course! Yesterday in creative movement we were dancing under the sea. We thought about all the animals we could be under the sea. Sharks, Lobsters, Mermaids, and Seahorse. I said “what about an octopus with 8 long legs?” One of the students said “But we only have 4 legs” Another had the idea, “we should find a partner and stand behind them, that will make 8 legs!” I was so excited that she thought of this. I told them all to find a partner, which could be tricky with 4 year olds, but they did it! How creative is this idea? She thought about how we could not be a TRUE octopus with 8 legs. We had to add 4 more limbs. I’m not sure I ever would of thought of this idea. Now I will forever use that idea when dancing under the sea! What about you?
Maria Hanley is an independent early childhood dance educator in New York City.
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