Video Samples From Words in Motion
"The presenter (Harlan) was positive, encouraging, and knew how to have fun while teaching."

- Gayl Calvin, Teacher
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"The presenter (Harlan) was positive, encouraging, and knew how to have fun while teaching."

- Gayl Calvin, Teacher
Blue Springs Elementary, Blue Springs, MO 


"The presenter (Harlan) was positive, encouraging, and knew how to have fun while teaching."

- Gayl Calvin, Teacher
Blue Springs Elementary, Blue Springs, MO 


"Words in Motion" - Students of CS#1 - Grades K-2

In this lesson the students create choreography based on the poem, "A Writing Kind of Day", by Ralph Fletcher. They learn:
  • Characteristics of Free-Verse Poetry
  • The Dance Concepts of Shape, Level, Moving in Place, Moving through Shared Space, and
  • Explore Meaning of the Poem Through Dance

Performing dance movements for the poem:
  • Reinforces the concepts articulated in the poem, 
  • Adds another layer of understanding and meaning to the poem, and 
  • Requires the students to memorize the sequence of movements with the poem.
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"Snake" - Students of CS#1 - Grades 3-6

In this lesson the students created choreography based on a poem they wrote entitled "Snake".They learn
  • Characteristics of Free-Verse Poetry
  • The Dance Concepts of Shape, Level, Moving in Place, Moving through Shared Space, and
  • Explore Meaning of the Poem Through Dance

Performing dance movements for the poem:
  • Reinforces the concepts articulated in the poem,
  • Requires the students to memorize the sequence of movements with the poem.

Reciting the poem:​
  • Reinforces the concept of Prosody or how the poem is spoken and adds another layer of understanding and meaning to the poem, 

Choosing the music for the poem​:
  • Creates another level of understanding and generates additional critical thinking.