Music, Movement and Language 4: Manipulatives
This class will introduce you to a variety of developmentally appropriate progressive sequences of activities using inexpensive manipulatives like scarves, sticks and bean bags as well as tunnels, mats and balance boards.
These activities will help children practice basic movement patterns that develop beat, rhythm and timing comprehension and competency as well as primary athletic skills like throwing, catching, kicking and swinging.
Goal: to learn how to develop children's basic movement and athletic skills through activities using a variety of inexpensive manipulatives
This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.
What customers are saying about this class:
"This was a great class! I took so many notes and will use many of the examples in music class."
"Wonderful."
"Great!"
How to get most out of this class ?
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Think about it
Throughout the class, you'll be asked to pause and "think about it." The questions and activities in these sections will give you a chance to consider the topic from your perspective and how it might apply to your individual situation.
Interacts & Forum
After each section, you will find interactive exercises to guide your learning and help you apply your new knowledge to real-world situations. Each exercise contains several questions or activities for you to complete.
Quiz & Evaluation
Upon class completion, take the quiz with the flexibility to revisit content any time. Your completion certificate awaits in your Account Dashboard post-quiz success. Share your valuable feedback in the concluding evaluation to aid us in tailoring future offerings to better meet your needs.
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After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- identify at least two developmentally appropriate crawling, balancing and climbing activities and describe the benefits these activities can provide
- list at least 3 types of basic muscular reflexes and identify an activity that can help children develop
- describe the primary activities for each that children can practice todevelop their movement, balancing and tossing/catching abilities
- list and describe hoop, rhythm stick and paper plate activities
- describe a variety of ways to set up coordination courses
- describe at least one type of physical activity that teaches children to cooperate and share