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Jump, Dance, and Move!

It's time to bust a move! April is Move More Month, and with International Dance Day on April 29, we're excited to share some energizing resources to help your students embrace the joy of movement and dance. Whether you're looking for brain breaks, creative dance activities, or fitness challenges for your classroom, there's something here for every grade level—because when students move their bodies, they're ready to move their minds too!

Grades K-12

PBS Learning Media - Physical Education

Discover videos and other resources about fitness, movement, teamwork, and wellness! Explore lessons on strength, endurance, adaptive PE, Fitness Bingo, and more—all designed to keep students active and engaged. Many of the videos are also in Spanish.

Grades 3-12

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons: Latin Dance

Get those hips swaying! The Kennedy Center's Latin dance lessons teach salsa, merengue, and more through fun, easy-to-follow videos. This resource includes reflection prompts, background information, and educator materials—perfect for any classroom!

Grades K-12

All the World's a Stage - Incorporating Dramatic Arts and Dance into the Classroom

Bring drama and dance to life in your classroom! This TeachersFirst article offers creative activities, lesson stems, book suggestions, and curated resources for weaving movement, storytelling, and the dramatic arts into all subjects and grade levels.

Grades 3-5

Swing Your Partner: The Basics of Square Dancing

This lesson for grades 3–5 explores the history and culture of square dancing. Students analyze basic steps and formations, collaborate on choreography, and create a guide to teach their peers this beloved American dance.

Grades K-5

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Cosmic Kids Yoga is a lively, kid-friendly YouTube channel where instructor Jaime Amor uses storytelling and movement to guide students through yoga and mindfulness-based sessions. The content blends adventure, imagination, and physical poses.

Grades 3-12

Pacifico Dance Company: On Stage at the Kennedy Center

Explore the vibrant culture of the Philippines through the Pacifico Dance Company! Discover colorful costumes, music, and traditional folk dances that celebrate Filipino heritage, artistry, and cultural storytelling. Begin at the Educator section.

Grades K-5

GoNoodle

Get kids up and moving with GoNoodle's free dance, yoga, mindfulness, and brain break videos! Featuring fun characters and high-energy activities, it's the perfect classroom tool to energize and engage students (and help them refocus!) every day.

Grades 3-5

Céilís: Exploring Irish Folk Dance

Experience the world of Irish folk dance through the tradition of the céilí. In this lesson, students learn rhythmic footwork, social formations, and the cultural history of Ireland while practicing collaborative movements and traditional dance patterns.

Grades 1-12

Jr. NBA at Home

The Jr. NBA at Home program provides a wealth of digital resources to help young athletes stay active and improve their basketball skills. It features instructional videos, drills, and workouts led by NBA and WNBA players, suitable for all skill levels.

Grades K-12

Dance Resources Collection

PBS LearningMedia's Dancer and Dance Jobs collection features more than 100 resources for grades K–12, including videos, audio, documents, lesson plans, webpages, and collections.

Grades 3-12

Flamenco

Step into the world of flamenco with dancer Alice Blumenfeld. This resource explores the intricate footwork, hand gestures, and emotional expression of Spanish dance, teaching students about rhythm, posture, and the art of zapateado.

Grades K-12

SHAPE America - Physical Education Teacher Toolbox

This toolbox offers free, high-quality resources for health and physical educators. It features activity calendars, hot topics, adapted PE tips, coaching resources, and tools you can use to help students in all grade levels lead active, healthy lives.

This Week at TeachersFirst

Join us next Tuesday (4/14) for our next free OK2Ask virtual workshop. We're also sharing a blog post about dance and an opportunity to apply to join our team as a part-time consultant. Read the details below!