Learn Together

Dance is a great combination of movement, imagination, and storytelling which helps children develop language and understanding about the world.

Materials

  • Computer, tablet, or phone to watch the video
  • Space to move
  • Scarves or ribbons
  • Construction paper 
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
  • Hole puncher 
  • String

Move Together

Embrace the joy of dance in this virtual ABTots class all about the beauty of summer!

  • Get ready to move with Ms. Smith and her dance partner Nettie as they show us how to emerge from a cocoon, bounce our knees like bumblebee wings, go for a swim in the ocean, play hopscotch, and fly like a beautiful butterfly.  Clear some space on the floor, find some scarves or ribbons to use as your butterfly wings, and follow along with this video. 
  • Ok, dancers! Now it’s story time. Take a break and enjoy Ms. Smith’s reading of “Caterpillar Spring Butterfly Summer” by Susan Hood. Journey with a caterpillar as she transforms into a beautiful butterfly just in time for summer!
  • Last, let’s make some sunshine that’ll last all year long! You can use Ms. Smith’s example from the video as inspiration or create your own unique sun. 
    • Cut out a circle from construction paper for your sun.
    • Add some rays by cutting a few thin strips of construction paper and taping or gluing them on to the circle. 
    • Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to decorate your sun. You can add a face, draw different patterns, or even draw some of your favorite summertime activities -– It’s up to you! 
    • Create a hole at the top with a hole puncher and tie a string through it. Hang it on a window so you catch some sunshine all day long.