When children are engaged in creative movement, they are involved in activities that will increase their memory and ability to communicate. Controlling their own bodies is the first type of control children have over themselves.
It is the first step toward developing internal control and self-discipline. Body awareness is an essential part of becoming aware of our feelings, because they exist in our minds AND bodies. When we feel angry or excited, we feel it in our whole self. Body awareness is also important in the development of spatial orientation.
Children who do not perceive the space of their own bodies may frequently misjudge distances or bump into things. It also helps with development of motor skills. Creative movement activities focus on body awareness, motor fitness, rhythmic skill, strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and physical vitality.
Children must learn what it feels like to concentrate. Once children learn what focusing feels like, it can be a frame of reference for other activities where concentration is more difficult to achieve.
Concentration is essential in creating an environment for learning in the classroom. Creative movement gives children the opportunity for movement that relieves tension, which would otherwise be expressed as "wiggling. Creative movement helps children gain more experience in concentrating, and develop higher levels of awareness of themselves and others. Contributions in the group will become more frequent and productive as children become more comfortable. RESPECT: Experiences in creative movement can help children respect the working space of others, as they learn about 'personal space' and 'shared space.
Children learn and respect the fact that all bodies come in various sizes and shapes. They also learn to respect these differences in their peers. As children learn more and develop new skills, their self-esteem increases. When a child exclaims, 'I did it! A child's self-esteem is also enhanced through participation in activities where their contributions are valued. One significant thing we can teach children is how to find meaning and exhilaration in activities that will nourish, rather than destroy them.
Incorporating creative movement into a child's education will not "save the world," but it will help them become more aware of themselves, sensitive to others, and actively conscious of the world they share. Creative Movement is an opportunity for all children, regardless of age, special needs, or developmental stage, to interact with each other.
It is a great energy releaser. And best of all, it's FUN! Kids on the Move! Pingback: 10 Music Class Parachute Activities -. Pingback: Creative Movement Giveaway -. Pingback: March Music and Movement Activities -. Tags: creative movement , movement activities , music and movement. Close Menu. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
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But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary. Parenting Self-Care Family. Tape Activities — Use some painters tape on the floor to create a few different tape activities that involve jumping and stretching.
Activity Cube — Create an activity cube with lots of movement ideas built right in! Dancing — Throw a good old fashion dance party. Turn on the music and dance. Have your kids teach you some new moves and then return the favor by teaching them some of your old favorite moves. We love Kidz Bop Dance Party. We made our own animal charade cards but you can buy some here. Bean Bag Toss — Set up a ball and bean bag toss with objects you have around the house. One of our house rules is no balls in the house.
Obstacle Course — Half the fun is setting up the course, provide the wild ones with course materials and let them make up their own obstacle course. Use cones, blocks, chairs, pillows, boxes and jump ropes.
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