This year, I am loving the idea of using a counting book to inspire a dance with different sections and roles for your students. Try out books like this one with kindergarten and 1st grade classes. Each student will be able to be in a few of the sections.
Author/illustrator Kim Krans counts to 20 in 123 Dream, with a variety of creatures and plants. The 20 different ideas will naturally lead to movement with varying qualities, tempos, shapes, and level changes. The illustrations with ink and watercolor evoke a tone of calm and fluid change. I am inspired to use some electronic music without lyrics; try out Bonobo or Mike Wall (Mike's website is http://www.soundformovement.com).
1 owl
2 turtles
3 thistle
4 foxes
5 fish
6 snakes
7 starfish
8 ears (rabbit ears)
9 narwhal
10 trees
11 elephants
12 toads
13 thorns (rose thorns)
14 feathers
15 fireflies
16 strawberries
17 salamanders
18 eggs
19 nuts (acorns)
20 toes
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