- Definition
Body storming is like brainstorming, but instead of just talking, your child uses their body to act out different movements and ideas related to a topic they're learning about. It helps them explore and come up with creative ways to express themselves through movement.
To explore the theme of 'connection,' students could body storm different ways to link arms, mirror each other's movements, or move together as one unit.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Body storming is like pretending to be an animal and trying out different ways to walk, crawl, or jump before deciding on the best moves.
Ask your child: How could you show the feeling 'nervous' using only your hands?
Common mix-up: Kids may think body storming is just random wiggling or that they need a perfect move right away. The goal is to explore many different movement ideas without judgment, like a first draft for the body.
Examples
- Trying out different ways to move like a character, such as a stiff robot or a sneaky spy.
- Exploring the life cycle of a plant by trying movements for a seed, a sprout, and a blooming flower.
body storming is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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