Last year I was inspired by this post to create a Hanukkah dance for my students. I made up a song and we had so much fun dancing to it. There is still time to try it this year! Here’s what we did: Continue reading Happy Hanukkah Dance
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My dear readers, It’s December and I can hardly believe the year is almost over! Can you? For the second year in a row Nichelle at Dance Advantage is hosing the 2011 Best Dance Blog Contest! This blog has grown so much in just one year (I know I said that last year but it’s true!) and I am so grateful for your readership and for the community we have built together! I am entering the Teacher Talk category since that is what we are, teachers that talk about teaching.
I love, love when my students teach me new things. It’s pretty much an every day occurrence! Yesterday, I brought my own turkey song to create a dance to, but of course they brought their own too! I would like to share a few for you tuck away in your toolbox for next year! Here they are… Continue reading Turkey Songs My Students Taught Me
What’s your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving? Mashed potatoes? Mine too! Well if you ask a 4 year old, you quickly learn that everyone has a different idea of thanksgiving dinner! Cue the Thanksgiving Dinner Dance!
Classroom management tip: Have you ever had those days where your class just talks… and talks… and talks? Continue reading Eat A Marshmallow!
Today as I was talking to my 4 year old students and they reminded me that the holiday Rosh Hashanah was coming up. I asked “what do you do for Rosh Hashanah?” One student said “we eat apples and honey!” Ahh, what a perfect dance don’t you think? Here’s what we did: Continue reading Apples and Honey
Hi friends! I can’t believe there is only 1 more week of summer classes! Can you? Are you done teaching for the summer, or do you have some more to go? This week in particular has been so exciting. I had new photos taken for this site and to use around the web. They turned out so wonderful and I can’t wait for you to see them! Continue reading A Must Read Breakthrough Story!
Even though this week is short I still plan on doing some activities for National Dance Week. Are you celebrating it with your students? Here are some easy ways I came up with to share National Dance Week with your young dancers and their families: Continue reading 4 Ways to Celebrate National Dance Week With Your Young Dancers
Yesterday I packed my bag full of star spots, music, and scarves and headed to an apartment building to teach a ballet birthday! One of my students was turning 4 and her mom says she talks about and does ballet day and night. I was so excited to be there and be part of her birthday. Most of the guests at the party are in my ballet class, so I taught their usual ballet class with a few special surprises thrown in. We did a birthday parade, read a ballet book, and danced to the ABBA dancing queen song! Continue reading A Ballet Birthday |
Maria Hanley is an independent early childhood dance educator in New York City.
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