Parent and Me Dance Curriculum
A 10 Week Ready-to-Teach solution for Toddlers and their Caregivers
Complete Parent and Me Dance Curriculum
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ is a Conceptualized Parent and Me Dance Curriculum following the Whole Child Dance Method™. Children 18months-3 + their Parent/Caregiver will learn 7 essential Dance Concepts:
- Action
- Space
- Tempo
- Sizes
- Levels
- Body Parts
- Pathways
- 3 Weeks of Reviews
- Action
- Space
- Tempo
- Sizes
- Levels
- Body Parts
- Pathways
- 3 Weeks of Reviews
Having an option for children under the age of 3 is imperative to growing a successful preschool program! Parent and Me classes build rapport with both parent and student - creating devoted families to you and your studio for years to come.
What's Included
Complete 10 Week Curriculum
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ is a complete 10 week Conceptualized Parent and Me Dance Curriculum. The Curriculum is designed based on the 8 Principles of the Whole Child Dance Method™. Over 10 weeks, parents and children will learn 7 essential dance concepts through the use of kid-friendly music, multi-sensory props and developmentally appropriate dance exercises and activities.
Educator Resources
Each Lesson Plan within the 10 Week Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me Curriculum includes valuable resources for dance educators to start and maintain a successful Parent and Me Dance Program in their studio. Resources can be used during classes through printable lesson plan guides, embedded music playlists, shoppable prop lists, and video demonstrations of each exercise.
Dance to Learn® at Home with Me
The Dance to Learn® at Home with Me Family Engagement Program is included in each of the 10 week lesson plans. Family Engagement helps families feel connected to their child's dance education outside of the dance studio. The results are families that are more invested in you and your studio, families that take pride in what their child is learning through a quality dance education, and families that are more likely to see the benefits of dance as it relates to their child's growth and development.
Our Why
When I was young teacher, I lacked the skills and knowledge to teach developmentally appropriate dance classes. I remember teaching an exceptionally challenging Preschool Ballet class one day. My students wouldn't want to sit for warm ups, they would rather run around the room. They didn't know how to wait their turn for across the floor exercises and they all wanted to dance at one time. They didn't follow directions or classroom expectations. I was using out-dated classroom management techniques like Time Outs rather than evaluating my teaching skills. I decided these students needed just weren't ready for a structured dance class. They needed a parent in the room to help facilitate the rules and expectations of the classroom. Thinking it would solve my dilemma, I created a Parent and Me class with the mindset that the parents can manage their child, and the child will follow directions. Guess what - it didn't work either! I was still teaching exercises and skills that weren't developmentally appropriate for this age group. Young children don't like sitting on a spot and stretching, or standing on a dot and practicing pliés. The class was too structured and too technical. Parents were frustrated because all though they were in the room, the children still didn't follow directions. It created a high stress environment for the parents, so they stopped coming all together. We eventually cancelled the class. I took 3 years off from teaching a Parent and Me class, and in that time researched the developing child. The result is a Parent and Me Dance Curriculum based on the Whole Child and how they learn. It includes Developmentally appropriate teaching practices, conceptualized weekly lesson plans, multi-sensory props and upbeat kid-friendly music. My Parent and Me classes went from a high stress environment for both parents and students, to a cooperative classroom with opportunities for both caregiver and child to learn the benefits of dance and how a quality dance education can help their child reach developmental milestones. I am excited to share the Curriculum with other dance educators and studio owners looking to implement a high quality, kid-centered Parent and Me Dance Program!
Download the Curriculum Brochure
Learn more about the Curriculum, features, what's included, accessibility and more by downloading the Dance to Learn® with Me Curriculum Brochure.
The 8 Principles of the Whole Child Dance Method™
The Whole Child Dance Method™ follows 8 Principles that build the foundation of the Dance to Learn® Curriculum to ensure we reach every child at every age and stage of their dance education journey.
- Principle 1: Conceptualized-Thematic Curriculum
- Principle 2: Sensory Enriched
- Principle 3: Emotionally Engaging
- Principle 4: Community Centered
- Principle 5: Developmentally Appropriate
- Principle 6: Creative Exploration
- Principle 7: Systemized Classroom Routines
- Principle 8: Family Engagement
Creating a Multi-Sensory Classroom Experience through the use of diverse props and music and movement exercises.
Peek inside the Curriculum
STRETCHY BAND PLAY
PARACHUTE PLAY
EGG SHAKERS
SCARF PLAY
ACTIVE LISTENING
BONDING
OBSTACLE COURSES
BUBBLE PLAY
GOODBYE ROUTINE
Included in Every Lesson Plan
Each lesson plan is Conceptualized and focused on a Dance Concept. Your lesson plan includes information on the weekly dance concept, the benefits of learning about that dance concept and exercises designed to explore each weekly concept for mastery and comprehension as the building blocks of dance.
Each Lesson Plan includes an embedded playlist that can be accessed from the instructors mobile phone, ipad or computer. All playlists lists songs in order of the Lesson Plan's Systemized Class Flow to limit transitional down times.
The Curriculum Library includes a Video Demonstration of each exercise. Video Demonstrations break down the "How" and "Why" to teach each exercise including classroom management tips, room orientation, and caregiver implementation tips.
Every lesson plan includes a Printable Teacher's Guide that can accompany the Dance Educator into the classroom. The Guide includes a breakdown of each exercise, the suggested prop and a link to the song via Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Your Lesson Plan is complete with Shoppable prop lists, allowing you to purchase the recommended multi-sensory props quickly and conveniently from our trusted affiliates.
The Dance to Learn® at Home with Me Family Engagement Program is included in each of the 10 week lesson plans. Family Engagement helps families feel connected to their child's dance education outside of the dance studio.
Meet Jessica
Hello Dance Teacher Friend! After 30 years in the dance industry, I have created this complete Parent and Me Dance Curriculum to provide dance teachers and studio owners with an Early Childhood Dance experience focused on the Whole-Child.
After years of struggling in my own dance classes, it is my goal to provide research and evidence based dance resources for Dance Educators and Studio Owners who may not have the time or resources to build your own.
I created the Dance to Learn® Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum to provide caregivers and children an option to start their dance journey. The Curriculum has been developed with the child in mind - and focused on how children learn, both in and out of the classroom. The Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum has been shared with thousands of children in schools, dance studios, recreation centers and homes for 15 years. The Whole-Child Dance Method™ is trusted by Educators, Parents and Dance Industry Professionals nationwide. I can't wait for you to experience the growth of your Early Childhood Dance Program after implementing this Curriculum!
After years of struggling in my own dance classes, it is my goal to provide research and evidence based dance resources for Dance Educators and Studio Owners who may not have the time or resources to build your own.
I created the Dance to Learn® Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum to provide caregivers and children an option to start their dance journey. The Curriculum has been developed with the child in mind - and focused on how children learn, both in and out of the classroom. The Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum has been shared with thousands of children in schools, dance studios, recreation centers and homes for 15 years. The Whole-Child Dance Method™ is trusted by Educators, Parents and Dance Industry Professionals nationwide. I can't wait for you to experience the growth of your Early Childhood Dance Program after implementing this Curriculum!
Download the Curriculum Brochure
Learn more about the Curriculum, features, what's included, accessibility and more by downloading the Dance to Learn® with Me Curriculum Brochure!
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™
Complete Parent and Me Dance Curriculum
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ is a Conceptual Dance Education approach to Parent and Me Classes. Children 18months-3 + their Parent/Caregiver will learn 7 essential Dance Concepts:
- Action
- Space
- Tempo
- Sizes
- Levels
- Body Parts
- Pathways
- 3 Weeks of Reviews
- Action
- Space
- Tempo
- Sizes
- Levels
- Body Parts
- Pathways
- 3 Weeks of Reviews
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- 10 Weeks of Curriculum (Value $500)
- SHORT Video Demonstrations (Your Time is Valuable)
- Embedded Playlists (Giving You Time Back!)
- Printable Teacher's Guide (When you're on the Go!)
- Prop Lists(We've tested the Props for you!)
- Printable Class Visuals (BONUS)
- Family Engagement Exercises(BONUS)
- 3 FREE Lesson Plans!(BONUS)
Lesson Plans Included in the Curriculum
Week 1: ACTION
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Lesson Plan Week 1: Action In this parent and me dance class, parents and students will learn about the dance concept of ACTION. Learning terms such as Locomotion and Non-Locomotion with fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18 months -3 + Caregiver
Action
Week 2: SPACE
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Lesson Plan Week 2: Space In this parent and me dance class, parents and students will learn about the dance concept of SPACE. Learning terms such as Self Space and General Space with fun props and kid friendly songs.
Space
Week 3: TEMPO
In this parent and me dance class, parents and students will learn about the dance concept of TEMPO. Learning terms such as Face and Slow with fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3
Tempo
Week 4: Sizes
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Lesson Plan Week 4: Sizes In this Mommy and Me dance class, parents and students will learn about the dance concept of SIZES. Learning to compare and contrast body sizes with fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3
Sizes
Week 5: Levels
In this Mommy and Me dance class, parents and students will learn about the concept of LEVELS. Learning to compare and contrast dancing in high and low levels with fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3
Levels
Week 6: Body Parts
In this Mommy and Me dance class, parents and students will learn about the concept of BODY PARTS through movement, fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3 + Caregiver
Body Parts
Week 7: Pathways
In this Parent and Me dance class, parents and students will learn about the dance concept of PATHWAYS through movement, fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3 + Caregiver
Pathways
Week 8: Review (Action, Space & Tempo)
In week 8 of our Mommy and Me Dance Curriculum, we review weeks 1, 2 and 3 and explore the dance concepts of Action, Space and Tempo. Recommended for ages 18months-3 and their caregiver.
Review: Action, Space & Tempo
Week 9: Review (Size & Level)
In this Parent and Me dance class, parents and students will review the concepts of SIZE & LEVELS. Learning to compare and contrast dancing in high/big and low/small shapes and levels with fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3
Review Size & Level
Week 10: Review (Body Parts & Pathways)
In this Parent and Me dance class, parents and students will review the dance concepts of BODY PARTS & PATHWAYS through movement, fun props and kid friendly songs. Ages 18months-3 + Caregiver
Review: Body Parts & Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum is recommended for children ages 18months-3 plus their Caregiver.
This Curriculum is single user meaning one user is authorized to use and teach the curriculum. If you need more than one instructor, please contact [email protected]
No - your purchase of the Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ doesn't provide you with a license to use our names, logos or trademarks.
Yes! - The Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ Curriculum can pair with any other early childhood dance, music, yoga or gym program.
Each class is structured for 30 minutes of dance instruction time.
You pay once and receive lifetime access the Curriculum.
No - this purchase does not provide a teaching certification.
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