Your Child Will Learn
Moving your body to music is called dancing
Here’s What to Do
- Clear an open space for you and your child to dance together
- Play lively music that your child will enjoy
- Perform simple movements and dances that your child can mimic
- Be sure to mimic your child’s movements and dances too
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Stretch your bodies, smile, and laugh during this activity
ENGAGE
- Say to your child, “let’s move our arms and feet to the beat”
- Model clapping your hands and snapping your fingers to the music
ENCOURAGE
- Compliment your child’s movements and dances
- Say to your child, “I like that dance move, can you show me again”?
REFLECT
- Ask your child, “how does dancing make you feel”?
Not Quite Ready
Sit your child on your lap while moving and dancing to the music
Ready for More
Play different types of music with a variety of instruments and different sounds
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will show in interest in moving their body to music and learning dances
Time to Complete
5-10 minutes
Materials Needed
Music, device to play music