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Rhythmic Activities and Dance

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Rhythmic Activities and Dance

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Fundamental footwork, spatial awareness, and body coordination within various dance styles. Develops beat synchronization, tempo recognition, and movement patterns to enhance physical rhythm.

Rhythm and TimingFundamental beat identification and synchronization of body movements with auditory cues. Strengthens motor coordination and spatial awareness through varied musical tempos and rhythmic patterns.
Dance BasicsFundamental movement patterns, body awareness, and spatial relationships through rhythmic sequences. Introduces basic coordination and core elements of dance including space, time, and energy.
Health & Physical EducationMovement Skills and ConceptsBody ControlLocomotor SkillsNon-Locomotor SkillsFine Motor SkillsManipulative SkillsBalance and CoordinationSpatial AwarenessMovement PatternsRhythmic Activities and DanceRhythm and TimingDance BasicsIndividual and Dual SportsGymnastics and TumblingTrack and FieldRacket SportsSelf-Defense and Martial ArtsTeam SportsCooperative GamesSportsmanshipTeam CommunicationBasketball SkillsSoccer SkillsVolleyball SkillsFootball SkillsGame StrategiesFitness and Physical ActivityCardio FitnessFlexibility and StretchingMuscular Strength and EnduranceSetting Fitness GoalsHealthy HabitsHygiene PracticesSleep and RestPhysical Activity HabitsHydrationInjury PreventionBody Awareness and Self-CareDisease PreventionHealth Decision-MakingHelp-Seeking and Self-AdvocacyMental HealthMental Health BasicsEmotional AwarenessStress ManagementCoping StrategiesMindfulness PracticesBreathing and Relaxation TechniquesMeditation BasicsResilience and PerseveranceHealthy RelationshipsSocial and Emotional SkillsHelp-Seeking and Support SystemsDigital WellbeingNutritionNutrition BasicsFood GroupsBalanced MealsHealthy Eating HabitsReading Food LabelsPersonal SafetyRecognizing Unsafe SituationsHuman and Child TraffickingStranger DangerPersonal BoundariesFire and Water SafetyEmergency ResponseConflict Resolution BasicsInternet and Social Media SafetySafe Personal RelationshipsSubstance AwarenessTobacco AwarenessAlcohol AwarenessCannabis AwarenessOpioid AwarenessStimulant AwarenessPrescription Drug AwarenessRefusing Peer PressureOutdoor and Adventure ActivitiesOutdoor Recreation SafetyHiking and OrienteeringTeam Building Activities
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Electric Slide Teacher Guide
Electric Slide Dance Cards

Electric Slide Groove

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Peer Praise Cards
Day 4 Teacher Guide

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Sync Squads Slides
Squad Polish Checklist
Day 3 Teacher Guide

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Move Makers Slides
Choreography Sketchpad Sheet
Day 2 Teacher Guide
Move Menu Worksheet

Move Makers

Groups brainstorm dance moves using different levels and speeds, focusing on including everyone's ideas.

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School Administrator
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Beat Builders Slides
Squad Selection Sheet
Day 1 Teacher Guide

Beat Builders

Students explore rhythm and tempo, form their dance squads, and select their group's performance song.

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Slide and Glide Slides
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Rhythm Radar Worksheet
Rhythm Radar Answer Key

Slide and Glide

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Cha Cha Slides
Move Maker Cheat Sheet
Cha Cha Routine Script Balancing Move List

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Bubble Pop Pom Slides
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Bubble Pop Performance Rubric

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Ritmo Presentation Slides
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Ritmo Vocabulary Cards
Ritmo Music Playlist Guide

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Activity BINGO Slides
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Weather Rhythm Teacher Guide
Weather Rhythm Slides
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Weather Rhythm

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Weather Dance Facilitator Guide
Atmosphere Grooves Slides
Weather Pose Cards
Storm Tracker Exit Ticket

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Groovy Eights Slides
Groovy Eights Teacher Guide
Groovy Eights Exit Ticket

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Nifty Nines Presentation Slides
Nifty Nines Teacher Guide
Nifty Nines Movement Poster
Nifty Nines Exit Ticket

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Lesson
Choreography Corner Slides
Mini Routine Showdown Guide
Routine Designer Planner

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Lesson
Synchronized Shadows Slides
Shadow Play Facilitator Guide
Shadow Duo Task Cards

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Lesson
Beat and Body Slides
Rhythm Master Teacher Guide
Tempo Tracker Worksheet

Beat and Body Rhythm

Students explore performing skills at different speeds (slow motion vs. fast) and matching movement to a simple drum beat. They discover how changing the tempo changes the difficulty and look of the skill.

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The Grand Salute Slides
Performance Etiquette Teacher Guide
Statue Challenge Checklist

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Lesson
Flow Lab Slides
Smooth Transitions Teacher Guide
Movement Glue Activity

Flow Lab Transitions

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Lesson
Electric Slide Teacher Guide
Electric Slide Dance Cards

Electric Slide Groove

A guided introduction to the Electric Slide, featuring simplified steps and modifications for students with limited mobility or wheelchair users.

KB

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Special Education Teacher
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Lesson
Standing Soul Yogi Guide

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Zen Chair Masterclass Slides
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Kelly Brown

Special Education Teacher
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Lesson
Groove Gala Slides
Peer Praise Cards
Day 4 Teacher Guide

Groove Gala

The final performance day where groups showcase their choreography and celebrate each other's creativity.

VJ

Vicky Jaime

School Administrator
3/5
Lesson
Sync Squads Slides
Squad Polish Checklist
Day 3 Teacher Guide

Sync Squads

Squads practice their full routine, adding transitions and ensuring every member is in sync.

VJ

Vicky Jaime

School Administrator
3/5
Lesson
Move Makers Slides
Choreography Sketchpad Sheet
Day 2 Teacher Guide
Move Menu Worksheet

Move Makers

Groups brainstorm dance moves using different levels and speeds, focusing on including everyone's ideas.

VJ

Vicky Jaime

School Administrator
3/5
Lesson
Beat Builders Slides
Squad Selection Sheet
Day 1 Teacher Guide

Beat Builders

Students explore rhythm and tempo, form their dance squads, and select their group's performance song.

VJ

Vicky Jaime

School Administrator
3/5
Lesson
Slide and Glide Slides
Slide and Glide Teacher Guide
Rhythm Radar Worksheet
Rhythm Radar Answer Key

Slide and Glide

A high-energy dance lesson focused on the Cha Cha Slide to improve flexibility, master rhythm, and explore creative dance poses. Students will learn the signature moves while understanding the musical elements that drive the beat.

KB

Kelly Brown

Special Education Teacher
2/11
Lesson
Dance Floor Dynamite Teacher Guide
Cha Cha Slides
Move Maker Cheat Sheet
Cha Cha Routine Script Balancing Move List

Dance Floor Dynamite

A high-energy introduction to line dancing focused on the Cha Cha Slide. This lesson covers room configuration, basic movement patterns, and group synchronization while prioritizing accessibility and confidence.

KB

Kelly Brown

Special Education Teacher
2/4
Lesson
Rhythm & Respect Guide
Island Rhythms Slides
Hula Steps Handbook
Mana Reflection Ticket

Island Rhythms Hula Intro

A 45-minute introduction to hula that blends cultural storytelling with foundational movement. Students will learn the difference between Kahiko and 'Auana styles and practice basic footwork and hand gestures.

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Lesson
Bubble Pop Pom Choreography Guide
Bubble Pop Pom Slides
Bubble Pop Practice Card
Bubble Pop Performance Rubric

Bubble Pop Pom

A high-energy pom dance lesson for beginner to intermediate students, featuring choreography to 'Under the Sea' from The Little Mermaid. Focuses on sharp pom motions, formations, and performance energy.

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Ritmo Facilitation Guide
Ritmo Presentation Slides
Ritmo Passport Reflection
Ritmo Vocabulary Cards
Ritmo Music Playlist Guide

Ritmo y Movimiento

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Lesson
Activity BINGO Slides
Activity BINGO Cards
Active Beats Guide
Activity BINGO Teacher Guide

Activity BINGO

A high-energy PE lesson where students discover that exercise can be anything from hiking to dancing, culminating in a movement-based BINGO game.

Lenny Avatar
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Lesson
Weather Rhythm Teacher Guide
Weather Rhythm Slides
Weather Choreography Sheet

Weather Rhythm

A kinetic PE and science lesson where students learn weather concepts through guided movement and creative choreography set to an upbeat educational song.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
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Lesson
Weather Dance Facilitator Guide
Atmosphere Grooves Slides
Weather Pose Cards
Storm Tracker Exit Ticket

Atmosphere Grooves

A vibrant, high-energy lesson that combines physical education and music to explore weather concepts through creative movement, rhythm, and safety awareness. Students will simulate storms, learn choreography from a music video, and differentiate between various weather phenomena through poses and dance.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/19
Lesson
Groovy Eights Slides
Groovy Eights Teacher Guide
Groovy Eights Exit Ticket

Groovy Eights Battle

A high-energy PE and Math integration lesson where students learn to skip count by eights through rhythmic movement, breakdance-inspired steps, and a collaborative team challenge.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
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Lesson
Nifty Nines Presentation Slides
Nifty Nines Teacher Guide
Nifty Nines Movement Poster
Nifty Nines Exit Ticket

Nifty Nines Ocean Adventure

A high-energy PE and math integration lesson where students master skip counting by nines through beach-themed movement and a rhythmic song.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
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Lesson
Choreography Corner Slides
Mini Routine Showdown Guide
Routine Designer Planner

The Mini Routine Showdown

Students select three skills (one roll, one balance, one jump) to create a short routine with a start and finish pose. They practice and then perform for a small group of peers, focusing on memory and fluidity.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Lesson
Synchronized Shadows Slides
Shadow Play Facilitator Guide
Shadow Duo Task Cards

Shadow Sync Partners

In pairs, students take turns leading and following a short sequence of movements. This mirrors the concept of synchronized swimming/gymnastics and forces students to observe details in their partner's technique.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Lesson
Beat and Body Slides
Rhythm Master Teacher Guide
Tempo Tracker Worksheet

Beat and Body Rhythm

Students explore performing skills at different speeds (slow motion vs. fast) and matching movement to a simple drum beat. They discover how changing the tempo changes the difficulty and look of the skill.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18