As we wrap up 2011, it is a wonderful time of year to think about our hopes and wishes for 2012.
I love the book Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World by Roseanne Thong, with magical illustrations by Elisa Kleven. This book can be a perfect springboard for use in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade dance classes. The book begins with the wonderful line, "How in the world do you make a wish?"
After reading this book, students can talk about their own wishing traditions. What do you wish for? How do you convey your wish to the world? Is your wish a secret or shared with others?
Seasoned dance teachers can use this in class for the start of a dance study or larger dance project with the theme of hopes and wishes.
*You can purchase this book through Mrs. Dalloway's Books in Berkeley. Let's keep supporting local, independent bookstores, even with our internet purchases.
Thanks so much for this lovely post, Jill. And yes, here's to our great, local indie stores like Mrs. Dalloway's!!!
Posted by: elisa kleven | 12/23/2011 at 09:48 AM
Great book - Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World. I will have a look.
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