1. DCL - Movin' and Groovin'
Created: 7/24/2015

2. DCL - Movin' and Groovin'
Created: 7/24/2015
Welcome
“Storytime is not for sitting quietly. It is for bringing stories to life in a whole new way.”
-Anonymous
Allison Gordon
and Sue Klinke

3. What is Movin’ and Groovin’?
DCL - Movin' and Groovin'
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What is Movin’ and Groovin’?
Agenda
What is Movin’ and Groovin’
Benefits
Our audience
Space & Frequency
Styles
Resources
Tips
Welcome - Sue & Allison
Agenda - Sue
What is Movin’ and Groovin’ - Sue
Benefits - Allison
Our audience - Sue
Space & Frequency - Allison
Styles - both
Resources - Sue
Tips - Allison

4. What is Movin’ and Groovin’?
DCL - Movin' and Groovin'
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What is Movin’ and Groovin’?
Our definition
Dance
Movement
Fun
Several years ago we did a story time that was called let’s move. I noticed that most kids just loved it. I did some research on movement and story time and learned there were lots of great benefits.
I proposed it in the middle of the year; unheard of. And it was approved.
The biggest complaint we received is that there was only one a month.
The goal is for children to move and have fun.

5. Benefits State of Children’s Health
DCL - Movin' and Groovin'
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Benefits
State of Children’s Health
Children watch on average 35 hours of TV a week
One in every three children is obese
Michelle Obama launched website Let’s Move
Many great sources of information
HealthyChildren.org
Medline Plus
Parents
In 2013 Nickelodeon did a study to present to advertisers that children watch an average of 35 hours of TV per week. That is a 2.2 hour increase from the 2009 study. Although Nickelodeon and advertisers were happy, this should be a concern for parents.
According to the “Let’s Move” website “over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese.” Also, the rate is higher for African American and Hispanic children where ~40% are considered obese.
Obesity is based on BMI index. Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and below the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex. Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.
The website says that “children need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to grow up to a healthy weight.” I read this in other literature as well.
Ref:
Nickelodeon:
Obesity:
Let’s Move:

6. Benefits Creates a positive attitude towards learning
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Benefits
Creates a positive attitude towards learning
Learn to follow directions
Helps prepare children for Kindergarten
Exercise builds brain cells
Develops motor skills
Everyone gets a workout
Encourages imagination
Good caregiver/child interactions
Learn to play with others
FUN! FUN! FUN!

7. Average composite of 20 students’ brains after taking same test
Brain after sitting quietly
Brain after 20 minute walk

8. Audience Toddlers Preschoolers Kindergarteners Caregivers
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Audience
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Kindergarteners
Caregivers
We typically have toddlers and preschoolers. In the summer months we have older kids. We encourage the caregivers to participate, but some just can’t. Great to see those that can. Do not set chairs up.

9. Space & Frequency WHERE? WHEN? Large conference room 2015 Once a month
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Space & Frequency
WHEN?
2015
Once a month
Registration required
SO POPULAR that in 2016
Twice a month
Open to all
WHERE?
Large conference room
We have about kids.

10. Allison’s Movin’ and Groovin’
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Allison’s Movin’ and Groovin’
Intro: “Sleeping Bunnies” w/ukulele
Set 1: 4 songs
1 popular, 1 new, 1 really active, 1 “sitting”
Book 1 – Silly or singing
Set 2: 3 or 4 songs
Book 2
Manipulatives
2 songs
GoodBye: Twinkle Twinkle w/ukulele

11. Sue’s Movin’ and Groovin’
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Sue’s Movin’ and Groovin’
Intro: I explain the benefits of Movin’ and Groovin’
Set 1: 3 songs
Book 1: Funny / interactive
Set 2: 3 songs
Book 2: Funny / interactive
Set 3: 3 songs with tactile object
If there’s time: 1 song with bubbles
I play 3 songs in each set. The last song of each set is a song that encourages sitting down.
Funny book – Laughter increases white blood cell activity and changes the chemical balance of the blood. This is believed to boost the body’s production of chemicals needed for alertness and memory.
Or a book that requires interaction; I Spy, Giant pop ups, Don’t push the button
Laughter reduces stress, and low stress enhances the brain’s receptivity to learning. AND studies show laughter boosts the body’s immune system for three days – the day of the fun and the next two.
For bubbles I have everyone get in a circle and sit down. Need kids to follow you, get a bubble machine. Experience showed me that if I did not have them sit, the bigger more rambunctious children run over the little and meek ones. Since we have a large group, I use two bubble machines. My volunteer and I start at different ends. I use a variety of songs. My favorite right now is Ringo’s children’s version of Octopus Garden.

12. Manipulatives Bells Shaky eggs Bean bags Lummi Sticks Scarves
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Manipulatives
Bells
Shaky eggs
Bean bags
Lummi Sticks
Scarves
Tambourines
Bring eggs, tambourines, and bells. Props are a great way to reinforce listening to directions in a song. Sometimes we bring multiple props; eggs and bells.
Tons of songs for the props.
Hand out gives you lists.

13. Tips REALLY COMMIT TO “GROOVIN’”
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Tips
REALLY COMMIT TO “GROOVIN’”
Bad dancer? No worries - you’re still better than a toddler!
Bring or wear comfy shoes, clothes
Don’t try to “teach the dance” beforehand
Directional songs are great
Bunny Hop -
Kids will imitate what you’re doing

14. Tips CONSIDER YOUR PLAYLIST Plan for the energy level
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Tips
CONSIDER YOUR PLAYLIST
Plan for the energy level
End with “sit down songs”
Dance, Freeze, Melt – Mr. Eric & Mr. Michael
The Sit Down Stand Up Sit Down Stand Up Sit Down Song – Rick Goldin
The Airplane Song – Laurie Berkner
Remember – you don’t want to be too out of breath to read the book

15. Tips GET CREATIVE Use oldies
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Tips
GET CREATIVE
Use oldies
Make up movement-related activity for songs – though I suggest doing this ahead of time!
Play the music video
Use bubbles, nontraditional manipulatives

16. Tips LOGISTICS Keep your space clear “Dance Zone” vs. “Resting Zone”
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Tips
LOGISTICS
Keep your space clear
“Dance Zone” vs. “Resting Zone”
Use a spreadsheet to keep track of the songs that work and how often you use them
Don’t be afraid to repeat favorites

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Questions? Comments?
Here’s our contact information!
Allison Gordon –
Sue Klinke –