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Active Letters
Juan plopped himself on the floor. He twisted his body into one shape, a second shape, a third shape, a fourth shape. “That’s it!” he giggled. His sister took photos as he made the four shapes again. He sent the photos with a text to Lalo – “Hi! Can you guess what I’m doing in…
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Learn an African Dance
Anita’s aunt told her that learning new ways to move your body keeps your brain healthy and mind open to doing things differently. People all over the world have always danced to express their feelings, relieve stress, and restore their energy. Her aunt shared this video of a woman born in Zimbabwe (a country in…
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Feelings Freeze Dance
Ruby is upset. “I can’t believe I ruined the drawing Anita made for me. I just scooped out all the papers in my bookbag, scrunched them and tossed them out. I should have looked first!” Ruby was able to show how ashamed she felt when she and her family did a Feelings Freeze Dance later…
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Line Dancing
Arco recently discovered line dancing which is two or more people dancing in line(s) to music. Mom showed Arco the steps to The Macarena line dance and gave him this help card. He practiced and then – “Mom!” shouted Arco, “I just did The Macarena to the music without looking at your help card!” “Success!”…
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Safety Dance
“Abuela,” said Juan, “Do you remember that time you started dancing in the store? That was so funny!” “I know it was funny, but they were playing Pata Pata on the store radio. That song always makes me dance, ever since I was your age,” said Abuela. “Wow,” said Juan, “That must be an old…
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Brain Break!
Arco is losing focus. He fiddles with his pencil – he stares out the window – he sneaks a peek over at his dad…who is doing the same thing! Arco gets an idea. “Dad, we need a brain break!” Together, they move and sing, waking up their bodies and their brains and raising their happiness…
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5 Minute Move: Kids Workout 1
Ruby knows that exercise is important for your body, your brain and your emotions for self-regulation. Her dad told her that he exercises to keep his muscles strong – especially his heart (that’s a muscle!), to help him think clearly and to relieve stress. They did this 5-minute workout together one day when it was…
