Encourage children to find their own ways of learning, of moving, - of creating! Through problem-solving and exploration, children will be free to develop their creativity by strengthening their self-direction. Ask questions and offer a variety of movement, but be mindful not to demonstrate "right" or "wrong" ways of moving. Encourage children to find their own moving words: I can (...)!

Music is inherently contagious, infecting all children with an immediate need to move. The combination of rhyming words, movement ideas, and rhythmic sounds captures young children’s attention and provides opportunities for creative movement.