Check out the interview with local dance therapist (and Lesley graduate!) Kristen Belcher by clicking on the link posted on our class discussion board. Hear her thoughts on the benefits and challenges of the field, assessment, and how educators can use these techniques in the classroom.
Archive for Resources
Lesson Plans
Check out the lesson plan section (under Resources) for two great ideas for groups of any age and ability!
- BrainDance: A warm-up or break activity, the BrainDance is a series of movements designed to stimulate brain function.
- Music and Drawing: Students practice expressing feelings through visual art.
Just click on the links to download the documents and get started!
Model Letter to Families
This is an example of a letter that could be sent to families of kindergarten students to explain the use of arts therapies in the classroom. This document could easily be formatted for use with a variety of age groups and settings.
Resources
Be sure to check out the “Resources” section under Pages. You’ll find a list of links to relevant organizations, professional associations and videos, as well as a list of helpful books.
Feel free to comment on this post with any additional resources you may have!
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