The Melodies in Motion Curriculum for Preschoolers

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

Rainbow Song

Art Activity
Rainbow Headbands
- Take plastic headbands from store and
wrap ribbon rainbow colors onto headband!
- Glue every few inches.
- Leave extra ribbon on ends if wish.
- (Let glue dry before wearing!)

Life Readiness Lessons:
Self-esteem, Confidence, Nature, World and Self-Awareness

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This gentle themed song inspired from the rainbow in
The Melodies logo, The Rainbow Song reminds us of the
wonders of this world, while encouraging appreciation,
observation, and respect for the miracles of nature in all
forms through the colors of the rainbow while
encouraging children to Shine Their Light to the world
by shining their own unique colors!
 
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Melody MOTTO:

Shine Your Light!

1. Circle Time
​Introduce the Melody MOTTO

​• Talk to kids about lesson. Use these CURIOUS QUESTIONS:
​Do you what it means to Shine Your Light?
 
If we are insecure, shy, or scared to do something, we can Shine Our Light help us gain confidence, move through our fears, and be our best selves!
 
That’s The Melody MOTTO for the Rainbow 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:
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​MOTTO
Do you know how to Shine Your Light? What are your favorite colors?
 
PROBLEM
Have you ever been nervous or scared? When? Where? Why?
 
SOLUTION
Do you know how to Shine Your Light? Do you Shine Your Light when you laugh? When you smile? When you are with a friend or doing something fun?
 
IMAGINE USING LIFE READY TOOL
What does it feel like when you feel confident and can Shine Your Light
 
FEEL AFTER
How do you feel now?

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 ​    • Rainbow Song
1. INTRO VIDEO
2. The Melodies in Motion - FULL VIDEO
Rainbow Song

5. Color Worksheets

Choose (or do both!)
     •  Life Readiness Lesson Worksheet.
         Leading questions to ask as kids as they color:
        - What is your favorite color?
        - If you could shine any color what would you shine?
​        - How does it feel when you shine your light?
             
     •  Matching Game. 
         - Color, cut out, and play the matching game!
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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!
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     • Melody MOTTO coloring page 

​For the Classroom

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