Rent 9780766861503 | Experiences in Movement : Birth to Age Eight

Summary Table of Contents

Experiences in Movement take the reader down the path of creating a movement-oriented learning setting for children aged birth to eight years. In addition to presenting a complete movement program that can be implimented immediately, the author also presents techniques for weaving movement and music throughout the day, as well as across the curriculum, for teachers who look to this book as a resource. Resources and appendices offer topic-specific Web sites and sources for ordering music, intruments, equipment and props.

Preface

Acknowledgments

xiii

About the Author

xiv

Introduction

PART 1 THE BASICS OF MOVEMENT EDUCATION

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Movement's Role in Child Development

(28)

The Physical Domain

(8)

The Social/Emotional Domain

(5)

The Cognitive Domain

(9)

Key Points

(1)

Assignments

(1)

References

(4)

Movement's Role in Musical and Creative Development

(20)

Music and the Young Child

(9)

Creativity and the Young Child

(7)

Key Points

(1)

Assignments

(1)

References

(2)

Child Development Characteristics and Their Impact on the Movement Program

(60)

Infants

(8)

Toddlers

(13)

Preschoolers

(11)

Early Elementary Children

(10)

Children with Special Needs

(9)

Key Points

103

(2)

Assignments

105

(1)

References

106

(5)

Content of the Movement Program

111

(40)

The Elements of Movement

112

(6)

Locomotor Skills

118

(8)

Nonlocomotor Skills

126

(7)

Manipulative Skills

133

(7)

Educational Gymnastic Skills

140

(6)

Key Points

146

(1)

Assignments

147

(1)

References

147

(4)

PART 2 PLANNING FOR MOVEMENT AND MUSIC

Lesson Planning

151

(18)

Creating Lesson Plans

152

(4)

Developmental Progressions

156

(3)

Using a Variety of Movement Themes

159

(3)

Using a Single Movement Theme

162

(1)

Using a Single Unit Theme

163

(3)

Key Points

166

(1)

Assignments

167

(1)

References

167

(2)

The When, Where, and What of Movement Sessions

169

(28)

Scheduling

170

(4)

Space

174

(3)

Group Size

177

(1)

Attire

178

(1)

Equipment and Props

179

(14)

Key Points

193

(1)

Assignments

194

(1)

References

194

(3)

Choosing and Using Music

197

(30)

Choosing Music

198

(5)

Using Music

203

(15)

Sample Activities

218

(4)

Key Points

222

(1)

Assignments

223

(1)

References

223

(4)

PART 3 FACILITATING MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES

Teaching Methods

227

(18)

The Direct Approach

228

(4)

Guided Discovery

232

(4)

Exploration

236

(5)

Key Points

241

(1)

Assignments

242

(1)

References

243

(2)

Creating and Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment

245

(20)

Tried and Tested Teaching Tips

246

(7)

What about the Nonparticipant?

253

(1)

What about Disruptive Behavior?

254

(2)

The Role of Relaxation

256

(3)

Key Points

259

(1)

Assignments

260

(1)

References

260

(5)

PART 4 MOVEMENT AND MUSIC THROUGH THE DAY

Movement across the Curriculum

265

(38)

Art

269

(6)

Language Arts

275

(3)

Mathematics

278

(7)

Science

285

(6)

Social Studies

291

(4)

Putting It All Together

295

(4)

Key Points

299

(1)

Assignments

300

(1)

References

300

(3)

Using Movement and Music for Transitions

303

(18)

Arrival

305

(5)

Transitions within the Classroom

310

(2)

Transitions to Outside the Classroom

312

(2)

Cleanup

314

(2)

Nap Time

316

(1)

Departure

317

(1)

Key Points

318

(1)

Assignments

319

(1)

References

319

(2)

Bringing Movement Education Outdoors

321

(20)

Playground Space

324

(2)

Climbing Structures

326

(1)

Balance Beams

327

(1)

Tunnels

328

(1)

Platforms

329

(2)

Tires

331

(1)

Sand

331

(1)

Riding Toys

332

(1)

Slides

333

(1)

Swings

334

(3)

Key Points

337

(1)

Assignments

338

(1)

References

338

(3)

Appendix 1 Appropriate Practices in Movement Programs for Children Ages 3--5

341

(8)

Preface

341

(1)

Introduction

341

(1)

Quality Movement Programs for Young Children

342

(1)

Premises of Quality Movement Programs for Children

342

(1)

Intended Audience

343

(1)

Appropriate and Inappropriate Practices in Movement Programs for Children Ages 3--5

343

(5)

References

348

(1)

Appendix 2 Sources and Resources

349

(4)

Professional Organizations and Publications

349

(1)

Relevant Publications

350

(1)

Movement and Physical Education Book Publishers

350

(1)

Books on Making Instruments

350

(1)

Sources for Ordering Instruments

351

(1)

Sources for Ordering Recordings

351

(1)

Sources for Ordering Equipment and Props

352

(1)

Glossary

353

(4)

Index

357

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