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Free to Move, Learning Kinesthetically
by Susan Kramer
How to teach elementary students kinesthetically, in a fully illustrated text, outlining body placement,
rhythms, large motor skills, dynamics, creative movement, beginning mini-lessons, and a 40-minute
lesson plan divided into 5 minute segments. Also for special needs students.
Master text for teachers on how to
use a kinesthetic approach with academics. Included in the Rhythmic Movement Dance Series of The Gateway to
Educational Materials of the United States Department of Education GEM.
Details
92 pages; perfect bound; 8.5 by 11 inch paperback or download
Copyright 2002-2010 Susan Kramer
ISBN: 978-0-557-42465-8
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Contents
Part I Anatomy as Applied to Teaching Movement
1. Body Placement, 2. Foot, 3. Legs, 4. Knock Knees, 5. Bow legs,
6. Spine, 7. Poor Posture, 8. The Spine and Jumps, 9. Muscle Groups
Part II Rhythms
1. Theory, 2. Clapping in Meter, 3. Listening and Clapping
4. Clapping Syllables, 5. Rhythmic Accompaniments
Part III Dynamics of Energy; Creative Movement
1. Theory
2. Gradations of Movement
Rebound; Suspension; Sustained Movement; Overtones; Expending Energy
3. Elements of Motion
Axial; Levels; Directions; Dynamics
4. Body-Mind; Mind-Body Interaction
Part IV 16 Basic Rhythmic Movements
1. Theory
2. List
3. Descriptions
(1) Walks, (2) Runs, (3) Marching, (4) Gallops, (5) Slides, (6) Hops,
(7) Jumps, (8) Leaps, (9) Pedaling, (10) Prancing, (11) Toe Pointing,
(12) Skips, (13) Waltz, (14) Minuet, (15) Schottische, (16) Polka
Part V Floor Exercises
1. Descriptions
(1) The Leaf, (2) The Flower, (3) The Cricket, (4) The Bird,
(5) The Squirrel, (6) The Chipmunk, (7) The Rocker, (8) The Seal,
(9) Back Exercise, (10) The Turtle, (11) Cat Stretch,
(12) The Starfish, (13) The Owl, (14) Swinging
Part VI Mini-Lessons for learning academic concepts
1. Practice with Letter Shapes
Straight Line, Curve, Circle
2. Language
Words, Sentence
Syllables
Syllables: Clapping Accents for Native and
Foreign Language Learning
Punctuation Exercises: Comma and
Period; Exclamation Point;
Question Mark; Colon; Semicolon
Diagramming Sentences
2.A. Fingerspelling; One-Hand Alphabet
Reasons for Learning the One-Hand Alphabet
Using the one-hand alphabet to re-teach
or strengthen coordination in a weak hand
for people of all ages
The Letter Shapes
Resources on the Internet
2.B. Spelling
Using 'scrabble' game pieces or wooden alphabet blocks
3. Visual Directional Exercise; Non-verbal 'Which Way Game'
4. Counting
5. Basic Math
Sets, Addition, Subtraction,
Wholes, Halves, Quarters
5.A. More Addition
6. ABA Sequencing
7. Directions of Movement
Forward, Backward, Sideward;
Clockwise, Counter-clockwise;
Right and Left Side of Body
8. Geometric Shapes
9. Telling Time
10. Moving Left to Right as in Writing; Reading
Part VII Basic Lesson Plan
1. Theory
A Full Lesson or a 'Sponge' Activity?
Providing Space; Protocols/Benefits
2. Basic Lesson Plan
1 - Floor Exercises, 2 - Clapping Rhythms,3 - Rhythmic Movements, 4 - Resting
5 - Technique or Mini-Lesson, 6 - Creativity and Dynamics,
7 - The Melody and Rhythm of Music, 8 - Expanding
3. Special Circumstances
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About the author - Susan Kramer has been teaching dance and academics
kinesthetically as a dance specialist since 1965 and maintains a large
educational web site at susankramer.com. She has a M.A. in educational research and Ph.D. in religious counseling.
Review by GEM
Susan Kramer Book List
Adaptive Dance and Rhythms
Classical Ballet Beginning to Advanced
Kinesthetic Math and Language Lessons
Meditation for all Kids
God Speaks through the Holy Spirit
Meditation for Teens and Adults
Free to Move, Learning Kinesthetically
Rhythms and Dances for School Age Kids
Rhythms and Dances for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Yoga for all Kids
How to Sew Cloth Dolls and Costumes
Fundamentele bewegingen voor kinderen met dansjes, meditaties en yoga
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