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Movement · The activity desk
Dance and pause
Move to a favorite tune and pause when the music stops.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Optional recorded music and a clear, level play space.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult clears obstacles and chooses music at a comfortable volume, or hums a familiar tune.
Adult's role: Start and pause the music or humming, join the movement, and follow the child's pace.
Let's make it happen
- Move in any comfortable way while the music or humming plays.
- When it pauses, stop moving or settle into a comfortable pose.
- Start again together and take turns choosing the next movement.
Make it simpler: Move hands while seated and rest them in a comfortable position during each pause.
Clean up: Turn off the music and clear the play space.
Leave room between participants, keep the volume comfortable, and take a break whenever wanted.