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Movement curriculum for early elementary children (ages 6-8 yrs) has more than 100 developmentally appropriate, standards-based physical activities. Movement experiences exercise the whole body—including the mind—and can help children develop a lifetime desire for health and fitness and success in all areas of academic learning. Provides ideas for basic movement, cooperative activities, educational gymnastics, and rhythm & dance lessons. Includes extensions and adaptations for children with special needs. Program categories: Openers & Closers (warmups, cooldowns), Basic Movement (explore the fundamental locomotor & nonlocomoter skills), Cooperative Activities (partner & group), Educational Gymnastics (rolling, weight transfer, & balance), Rhythm & Dance (movement qualities of swinging, sustained, suspended, percussive, vibratory, and collapsing movement). Contents: book & CD with original music. | |