The Melodies in Motion Curriculum for Preschoolers

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

Tree Song

Art Activity
Tree Pillows
- Take two pieces of felt or fabric squares.
- Draw, paint or sew tree shapes onto
the front piece.
- Sew three sides together.
- Stuff with stuffing. - Sew the fourth side!

Life Readiness Lessons:
Self-regulation, Self-Control, Empowerment

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Being grounded in this go- go- go world
can be a challenge! The Tree Song teaches easy
grounding techniques in a fun song with a slow
steady beat that brings to light the tree visual
as they Grow Up So High and Go Down So Low
to firmly rooted like a tree!
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Melody MOTTO:

Time to Get Grounded!

1. Circle Time
​Introduce the Melody MOTTO

​• Talk to kids about lesson. Use these CURIOUS QUESTIONS:
Do you know how to Get Grounded?
 
If we are feeling overdone or ready to meltdown or cry, we can Get Grounded to help us feel better!
 
That’s The Melody MOTTO for the Tree 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 Get Grounded?
 
PROBLEM
Have you ever felt like you were going to cry or scream or yell because there was too much noise or stuff going on? (That’s called over stimulation!)
 
SOLUTION
We can let go of that “AHHH!” feeling by Getting Grounded, touching the ground, hugging a tree, or breathing out and down our feet!
 
Can you show me how you could Get Grounded? (Do together if child wishes.)
 
IMAGINE USING LIFE READY TOOL
What does it feel like to Get Grounded?
 
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 ​    •  Tree Song
1. INTRO VIDEO
2. The Melodies in Motion - FULL VIDEO
Tree Song 

5. Color Worksheets

Choose (or do both!)
     •  Life Readiness Lesson Worksheet.
         Leading questions to ask as kids as they color:
        - What colors are leaves in summer? In spring? Or fall?
        - The trees grow and change a little at a time, just like we do!
             
     •  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!
     •  Tree 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!)