Healthy Moves Kindy Dance Program

WNDR Studio's Healthy Movement Dance programs support Early Years Educators in their professional development to encourage children to engage in creative dance activities that build physical and mental wellbeing. Co-created by allied health professionals and creative artists our programs expand on strategies for student Wellbeing, Active Learning and Connectedness.

Curriculum

15 Chapters · 107 Lessons

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0. Course Introduction
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  Acknowledgment of Country
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  Educator Video Introduction
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  Course Curriculum Map to QKLG
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1. The Role of Dance in Early Childhood Development
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  Educator Video Lesson & Notes
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  Dance Video: Circuit Breaker High Energy
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  Dance Video: Circuit Breaker Relaxing
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  Session Objectives & Curriculum Alignment
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  Additional online resources
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  Reference List
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Session 2: Movement Fundamentals for Healthy Development
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  Educator Video Lesson & Notes
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  Dance Video: Dance for Physical Benefits 1
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  Dance Video: Dance for Physical Benefits 2
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  Session Objectives & Curriculum alignment
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  Additional Slides
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  Additional online resources
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  Reference List
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Session 3: Enhancing Coordination and Motor Skills through Dance and Play
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  Educator Video Lesson & Notes
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  Dance Video: Choreography for Improving Balance
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  Dance Video: Choreography for improving hand-eye coordination
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  Dance Video: Choreography tips for crossing the midline
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  Dance Video: Choreography for Crossing the midline with a Hula Hoop
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  Dance Video: Choreography tips for Active Play
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  Session Objectives & Curriculum alignment
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  Additional Slides
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  Reference list
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Session 4: Dance for Physical Fitness and Healthy Habits
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Dance Video: Dance for Physical Fitness
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  Dance Video: Dynamic Stretching Choreography
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  Dance Video: Combining Strength and Flexibility
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional Slides
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  Reference List
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Session 5: Dance and Rhythm and the impact on Cognitive Cevelopment
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Dance Video: Dance for exploring creativity and communication
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  Dance Video: Choreography for rhythm and cognition
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  Dance Video: Dance activities that stimulate both sides of the brain
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional Slides
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  Reference list
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Session 6: Dance as a Tool for Relaxation and Emotional Health
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Dance Video: Dance activities to express emotion
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  Dance Video: Body scan for mindfulness
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional slides
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  Additional free online resources
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  Reference list
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Session 7: Storytelling and Expressive Movement for Emotional Growth
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Dance Video: Storytelling poem with Dance Cues
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  Dance video: Musical Moods
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  Audio: Circus Story with Dance Cues
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum
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  Additional slides
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  Additional free online resources
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  Reference list
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Session 8: Building Social Skills and Teamwork through Dance
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Dance Video: Activities for teamwork
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional slides
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  Additional free online resources
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  Reference list
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Session 9: Cultural Awareness through Dance
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  Educator Video Lesson and Notes
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional slides
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  Reference list
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Session 10: Reflecting on progress and celebrating success
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  Educator Video Lessons and Notes
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  Session Objectives and Curriculum alignment
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  Additional Slides
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  Reference List
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Example Lesson Plan 1: HipHop, Cardio and Character Play
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  Lesson Plan
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  1. Warm-Up // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER // Energy
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  2. Stretch // Session 4 // DYNAMIC STRETCHING
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  3. Cardio // Session 4 // FITNESS
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  4. Dance Time // Session 3 // CROSSING THE MIDLINE
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  5. Balance Challenge // Session 3 // BALANCE
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  6. Alien Friends // Session 3 // ACTIVE PLAY
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  7. Get Moving // Session 2 // PHYSICAL BENEFITS (Jumping)
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  8. Cool Down // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER (Relax)
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  9. Mindfulness // Session 6 // BODY SCAN
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Example Lesson Plan 2: Street Jazz, Rhythm and Coordination
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  Lesson Plan
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  1. Warm-Up // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER (Energy)
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  2. Stretch // Session 4 // DYNAMIC STRETCHING
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  3. Cardio // Session 4 // CARDIO, STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY
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  4. Get Moving // Session 2 // PHYSICAL BENEFITS (March)
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  5. Body Percussion // Session 5 // RHYTHM & COGNITION
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  6. Body Percussion Dance // Session 5 // BOTH SIDES OF THE BRAIN
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  7. Ball Dance // Session 3 // HAND-EYE COORDINATION (with prop)
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  8. Partner Dance // Session 8 // TEAMWORK
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  9. Cool Down // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER (Relax)
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  10. Mindfulness // Session 6 // BODY SCAN
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Example Lesson Plan 3: Focus on Contemporary, Curiosity and Explorative Movement
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  Lesson Plan
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  1. Warm-Up // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER (Energy)
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  2. Stretch // Session 4 // DYNAMIC STRETCHING
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  3. Cardio // Session 4 // FITNESS
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  4. Mindful Movement // Session 5 // CREATIVITY & COMMUNICATION
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  5. Poem Cues // Session 6 // EXPRESSING EMOTIONS
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  6. Musical Cues // Session 7 // STORYTELLING
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  7. Poem Cues // Session 7 // STORYTELLING (Lions)
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  8. Story Cues // Session 7 // STORYTELLING (Circus)
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  9. Cool Down // Session 1 // CIRCUIT BREAKER (Relax)
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  10. Mindfulness // Session 6 // BODY SCAN
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Additional Resources: Playlists
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  Playlist link: HipHop Dance
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  Playlist link: Disco Party
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  Playlist link: Relaxation
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  Playlist link: Contemporary Dance
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  Playlist link: Hula Hooping
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  Playlist link: StreetJazz Dance // Musicals
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  Playlist link: Robot Dance

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Promoting the Physical and Mental Wellbeing benefits of Dance in Early Education.

Curriculum

0. Course Introduction

1. The Role of Dance in Early Childhood Development

Session 2: Movement Fundamentals for Healthy Development

Session 3: Enhancing Coordination and Motor Skills through Dance and Play

Session 4: Dance for Physical Fitness and Healthy Habits

Session 5: Dance and Rhythm and the impact on Cognitive Cevelopment

Session 6: Dance as a Tool for Relaxation and Emotional Health

Session 7: Storytelling and Expressive Movement for Emotional Growth

Session 8: Building Social Skills and Teamwork through Dance

Session 9: Cultural Awareness through Dance

Session 10: Reflecting on progress and celebrating success

Example Lesson Plan 1: HipHop, Cardio and Character Play

Example Lesson Plan 2: Street Jazz, Rhythm and Coordination

Example Lesson Plan 3: Focus on Contemporary, Curiosity and Explorative Movement

Additional Resources: Playlists

Join us today!