SMMART MUSIC: SHADOW DANCE
Shadow- 2. The rough image cast by an object blocking rays of illumination.
Moving all around to create shadows promotes body awareness and comfort.
Inside the house, you can set up a lamp or flashlight to shine at a wall.
Turn on some fun music to move with.
Stand in front of the light with your child and move to the music as you watch your shadows.
Go outside when the sun is up and sing a fun song to your child as he dances a shadow upon the ground. Help him find the different parts of his shadow. As he dances to your songs, encourage him to observe how his shadow moves. Call out different ways to move: like a rabbit, like the rain, like the wind...
Help him to try new movements that he’ll enjoy seeing his shadow doing.
Chase your child's shadow with your arms outstretched so your shadow looks like it's chasing your child's. Encourage your child to chase your shadow and catch it. Suggest that your child step on your shadow's hair, hands, elbows and other body parts.
Lisa
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