I am a big fan of author/illustrator Douglas Florian. Many of his poetry books are great for dance classes.
Today I want to highlight Autumnblings. The poems can be used in a variety of ways in PreK-2nd grade dance classes. Teachers can use the poems to create new warm ups. Multiple poems talk about the "colors of autumn" - so bring out a variety of scarves for dancing. Improvise and explore the action of falling through multiple poems and imagery in the book. Other poems are about baseball, pumpkins, the wind, weather, animals, and what we love and hate about fall. Autumnblings can be a great new way to explore the season in your classes. I find it to be a fresh take on the theme.
What to Do with Autumn Leaves
By Douglas Florian
Kick them.
Catch them.
Pick them.
Snatch them.
Romp them.
Stomp them.
Hurl them.
Heave them.
If you want to,
Even leave them.
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