Expression

The Melodies in Motion Curriculum for Preschoolers

7 Step Class Curriculum! - Simply follow the numbers to teach the class.

Art Activity
Color Me Free Canvas!
- Take big pieces of paper or canvas.
- Put out random coloring supplies, crayons, paints, makers, fingerprints, etc.
- Give kids their own areas and directions to keep hands to their area.
- Create whatever they want!
(If they need direction, you can pick a shape,
a color, or a feeling for inspiration!)

Life Readiness Lessons:
Self-Expression, Emotional Regulation, Individuality

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Teaching the names and genres of famous painters,
Expression encourages the freedom to be an individual in
a wavelike rocking rhythmic song that brings to light
the creativity of the Masters, teaching positive self expression through art in whatever form, genre, shape or place
it shows up in life. Art truly is the honest expression
of the self. This song reminds us all that
We are Best When We Express Ourselves!

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Melody MOTTO:

Express Yourself!

1. Circle Time
Introduce the Melody MOTTO

• Talk to kids about lesson. Use these CURIOUS QUESTIONS:
- Do you know how to Express Yourself?

We best when we can relax and just be who we are! That is called expression!

If we are shy or feeling bad about who we are, we can use Art, Music, or something we love to do to help us Express Ourselves and feel good about ourselves and others!

That’s The Melody MOTTO for the Expression song!

2. Play audio and listen together

• Have kids close their eyes and listen to this short audio.
• Listen to Life Readiness Lesson Audio.

3. Discuss Life Readiness Lesson
with kids!

• CURIOUS QUESTIONS to ask kids:

MOTTO
Do you know what it means to Express Yourself?

PROBLEM
Can you think of a time when you don’t feel good about yourself or what you love?
What is happening then?
How does it feel in your body?

SOLUTION
When do you feel good about yourself?

IMAGINE USING LIFE READY TOOL
What are you doing?
Who are you with?

FEEL AFTER
How do you feel when you can express yourself?

4. Dance the Melodies in Motion!

• 1. Watch the INTRO video to see what moves you will be doing!
• 2, Then watch the the full Melodies in Motion video.
• 3. Teacher dance with the video in background. (Kids may join in.)
• 4. Everyone dance!
*Repeat if you wish.

* The Motions are suggestions that tell a story and introduce basic Yoga standing poses and sign language to students. BUT KIDS CAN DANCE HOWEVER THEY WISH! Just have them start and come back to same place and, of course, respect other's space.

Song Lyrics • Expression

1. INTRO VIDEO

2. The Melodies in Motion - FULL VIDEO

Expression song

5. Color Worksheets

Choose (or do both!)
• Life Readiness Lesson Worksheet.
Leading questions to ask as kids as they color:
- What activity makes you happy when you do it?
- What about this activity do you like so much?
- Draw whatever your heart wants to express!

• Matching Game.
- Color, cut out, and play the matching game!

6. Listen to Guided Relaxation

IF YOU HAVE TIME:
• Have kids lay down and close their eyes for a quiet time.
• Play the Guided Relaxation Audio!
• Listen!
• Discuss in circle time what ideas or thoughts they had from the relaxation!

7. Take Home Coloring Page

If there is time, or need to keep kids busy while waiting for next class, here is another coloring page with the song illustration and Melody Motto.
*They can also take it home to color it and remember all the good things from today!

• Melody MOTTO coloring page

For the Classroom

CLASSROOM MOTTO FLIER
Hang the Classroom Motto flier on the wall to remind kids and parents what Life Readiness Lesson you are learning today!
• Expression

HEART'S HOME BASE
For the Melodies in Motion dance time you can create a heart (or color this page) for each child so that they start and come back to the same place. A yoga mat, pillow, or towel can also be used.

HEART'S HOME - OPTIONAL COLORING PAGE
• My Heart's Home Base for The Melodies in Motion dances
(Can also use felt, fabric, etc. to make the heart!)