Help With Movement
Body Engagement
by Michael Vasquez
TEACHER GUIDE · ADAPTABLE ACROSS AGES
Build a classroom culture in which movement develops from purposeful participation toward increasingly independent artistic expression.
At a Glance
Best for
Teachers who want to incorporate more meaningful movement into music learning but aren't sure how to scaffold students toward independent expression.
Focus
Movement · Musical response · Creative independence
You'll need
No special materials required.
Need a place to start?
Think about where your students are right now with movement.
Are they still developing comfort and trust? Do they need more movement vocabulary? Can they respond physically to concrete musical ideas but struggle when the task becomes more abstract?
Start there.
Choose movement experiences that give students something concrete to respond to before asking them to make independent artistic choices.
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