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The Melodies in Motion Curriculum for Preschoolers

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


The Thank You Song


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Art Activity
Make Gratitude Journals!
Fold several pieces of paper in half. 
Draw on the cover whatever you want! 
Write (with adult help) or draw inside all
the things you are grateful for! 
A good take home project too!

Life Readiness Lessons:
​Positive Attitude, Confidence, Personal Responsibility
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Can you say thank you in nine different languages?
You will be able to after hearing this song! Along with learning
the sign language for thank you with The Melodies in Motion movements!
The gentle rocking rhythm and repetition of
The Thank You Song  lesson reminds children that
Gratitude Can Change Your Attitude and that doing so is as
​simple as saying thank you in appreciation for a hug or a smile!

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Melody MOTTO:

Use Gratitude to Change Your Attitude!


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1. Introduce the Melody MOTTO

​• Talk to kids about lesson. Use these CURIOUS QUESTIONS:

- Do you know how to change your attitude?

We can use Gratitude to Change our Attitude!
 If we feel whiny or complain a lot, we can use Gratitude to Change our Attitude! That’s The Melody MOTTO for The Thank You Song!

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2. Play audio and listen together

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

• CURIOUS QUESTIONS to ask kids:
 
PROBLEM
Whiny/ Complaining
Can you think of a time when you are whiny?
 
SOLUTION
Gratitude
Can you name 3 things that you are grateful for during that day?
 
IMAGINE USING LIFE READY TOOL 
What does it feel like when you are whiny?
What does it feel like when you are grateful?

FEEL AFTER 
How do you feel now?

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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 ​    •  The Thank  You Song
1. INTRO VIDEO
2. The Melodies in Motion - FULL VIDEO
The Thank You Song 
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5. Color Worksheets

Choose (or do both!)
     •  Life Readiness Lesson Worksheet.

Curious questions to ask as kids as they color:
       - Can you name some things you are grateful for?
       - How do you feel when you are grateful?
             
     •  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!
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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


On the Wall

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

Melodies in Motion Dance Time

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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!)

Artwork, songs, written material, music, dance choreography, filming, editing, and web design by Jeannine Proulx 
Composition and instrumental from The Melodies: Harmonies CD by John Proulx Lyrics and melodies by Jeannine Proulx 

​All materials copyright Spinner Arts Publications, LLC, Jeannine Proulx, 2012-2023