The Start of My Toddler Teaching Journey
Teaching my first Toddler Dance Class was such a fun and rewarding experience. I wanted to make it as interactive and exciting for the little ones as possible, knowing that movement and imagination go hand in hand at that age. We started in a welcome circle to get to know each other a little. We found our name tags and clapped to the music together. To warm up, spots on the floor guided the children on where to stop and move between the space, as we worked on basic body positions. It was a great way to keep things organized while letting them explore the new space.
I plan to introduce a new theme each week, and for our first week, it was Into the Woods. The excitement on their faces when I mentioned we’d be going on an adventure in the woods was priceless. We imagined ourselves as creatures living in the forest – hopping like rabbits, prowling like bears, and fluttering like owls. The use of imagery captured their imaginations and made every move feel magical.
Continue reading “Going on Adventures in Toddler Dance & Beyond”❝After just five minutes, she wanted to go home❞