When you and your students explore the letter E, some of these books can be springboards and inspiration for improvisations and dance projects.
E is for Earth
My Mama Earth and Earthdance are two books I have highlighted over the past year in the Magic and Whimsy Series. Both books use poetic text to look at many aspects of our world. Both can lead to group dances evoking a feel of awe and wonder about the natural world.
E is for Emotions
Two of my favorite books on emotions are great for dance classes.
On Monday When It Rained, by Cherryl Kachenmeister and photographer Tom Berthiaume, inspires students to explore facial expressions and show how our face changes when we are worried, excited, and confused.
My Many Colored Days, by Dr. Seuss and illustrators Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, creates a beautiful dance about colors and our associated emotions (happy, sad, mad, busy).
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