Investigation: Looping With Movement Cards

Investigation: Looping With Movement Cards

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Description

Children will learn about repetition and looping by creating dances with steps that repeat.

Materials

  • Use larger visuals and numerals for easier grasping and visibility.
  • Attach velcro to movement cards and allow children to stick them to carpet or velcro board so the cards don’t move around.
  • Provide movement cards that all kids can participate in. Movements might be whole body, hand movements, or even facial movements.

Instruction

  • Reduce the numerals represented (start with 2-3)
  • Model actions and encourage children to repeat actions without requiring that they complete the action a certain number of times. Focus on repetition, which is a precursor to looping.

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STEM Ideas/Words

Repetition & Looping

STEMIE Learning Trajectories