Apples?!

I am a big Nikki McClure fan. I love her paper cut based artwork.

I purchased the new book Apple last week. It is a great book to use in preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade classes. The text is not in sentences – simply single words like "fall….find….sneak."

Read the story and select some of the action words to make a dance. I also encourage you to use a prop – apples actually – for a fun, autumn dance. Head to your local craft store like Michael's or AC Moore to buy some faux apples for your students. Play with holding them, hiding them, moving with them.

This book is not your typical "dance book." For seasoned dance teaching artists who love using books, try this one out.