Preschool/KG
FromSocial and Emotional Well-Being,
Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett
What to have
- music
- music player
- a video camera
- a video monitor
What to do
Play music samples representing various genres (country, blues, jazz, classical, hip-hop, and so on). Select music with a variety of beats, words, and paces. Invite children to dance with you to each type of music. After each sample of music, ask children how they felt when they heard the music. Show respect for everyone’s feelings, and help children understand differences in preferences and in emotional reaction. Make a video of the activity, and at a later time let children study facial expressions and body language for signs of feelings.
Why
To express feelings through music and dance. To listen and respect other children's feelings. To study facial expressions and body language.
For more activities check out
Social and Emotional Well-Being: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children
By Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett Copyright 1997 Preschool/KG