Storytime Theme: Dance

Your toes will be tapping and your hands will be clapping with this high-energy storytime lesson plan all about dance! If you’re not quite ready for a full music and movement program, start here and work towards a full program with music and no books! I tried to combine both antrhopomorphic animals as well as people dancers to provide a fun and exciting storytime with great read aouds.

As for music, grab your favorite kids songs, classic songs, and modern pop that is sure to get the kids (and caregivers!) out of their seats. If your crowd tends to be on the more rowdy side, check out songs that give instructions throughout or a classic freeze dance. If you’re feeling bold, put on some fun music and let the kids interpret the music in whatever way they feel. Music and movement focused programs can feel intimidating because it’s a lot more to manage than kids just sitting and listening to a story, but kids and their caregivers will appreciate an opportunity to move and use up some of that endless kid energy!

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