After reading a bookstore's write-up about this book, I recently checked out of the library Now by Antoinette Portis. For those who teach dance to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders --- the text is magic and whimsy to inspire a heartfelt dance project involving a variety of actions and playful ideas.
I would suggest using the whole text and narrating the book for your students as they move.
The main character in the book highlights her favorite activities and items from moment to moment. From a dance perspective, how do you move and respond with each new idea? I see lots of potential here.
This is my favorite breeze.
This is my favorite leaf.
This is my favorite hole (this one) because it's the one I am digging.
This is my favorite mud.
This is my favorite worm.
That is my favorite cloud because it's the one I am watching.
Check it out as you plan for your fall semester! Also check out other titles in the "Magic and Whimsy" series to the right - picture books to use as springboards for group dances and culminating projects.
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