Preschool Dance Activities That Keep Your Students Engaged and Learning
Hey there! I pulled these resources directly from our Dance to Learn® ready-to-teach Dance EdVentures™ to give you a real glimpse of what our Curriculum looks like in action. This isn’t just a random download library, it’s a small sample of how we structure our classes to keep dancers engaged, learning, and moving with purpose from the very start.
Start your next dance class with these two samples from the Dance to Learn® Curriculum
If you’re ready to begin teaching Dance Concepts in a more intentional, multi-sensory way, start by experiencing Concept Play for yourself.
👉 Download the “Weighty Rainstorms” Concept Play Freebie and explore how to introduce the concept of weight (heavy vs light) through a Conceptualized-Thematic approach.
Inside this free sample, you’ll:
- See how Concept Play Displays™ introduce the concept visually
- Explore movement prompts that bring the concept to life
- Experience how multi-sensory learning supports deeper understanding
Step 2: Warm Up your Dancers with these 3 Neurological Warm Up Patterns
April Showers Make Rainbows Body Hemisphere NeuroNarrative™ Warm Up Flashcards
This free download gives you a sample of the April Showers NeuroNarrative™ Warm Up and the 3 Body Hemisphere Patterns (Lower, Upper and Body-Side)
- Bright, Colorful Illustrations: Each pattern includes engaging, child-friendly visuals designed to capture attention and support visual learning. These illustrations help dancers connect the movement to the theme, making the concept easier to recognize and understand. Visual stimulation also supports memory, allowing dancers to recall and repeat the movement with greater confidence.
- Thematic Story-Based Descriptions: Each pattern is paired with a short, imaginative story that guides dancers through the movement in a meaningful way. Story-based language helps children connect emotionally and cognitively, transforming simple movement into an engaging experience. This approach supports creativity while reinforcing how the movement feels in the body.
You’ve just experienced how a Dance to Learn® class begins! Starting with introducing a concept to exploring it through movement.
Inside the Dance to Learn® Method, these pieces come together into complete, ready-to-teach classes with built-in structure, themes, and progression.
You can access the full Method through the Dance to Learn® Membership