The Basics of Movement Education -- Movement's Role in Child Development -- The Physical Domain -- The Social/Emotional Domain -- The Cognitive Domain -- Movement's Role in Musical and Creative Development -- Music and the Young Child -- Creativity and the Young Child -- Child Development Characteristics and Their Impact on the Movement Program -- Toddlers -- Preschoolers -- Early Elementary Children -- Children with Special Needs -- Content of the Movement Program -- The Elements of Movement -- Locomotor Skills -- Nonlocomotor Skills -- Manipulative Skills -- Educational Gymnastic Skills -- Planning For Movement and Music -- Lesson Planning -- Creating Lesson Plans -- Developmental Progressions -- Using a Variety of Movement Themes -- Using a Single Movement Theme -- Using a Single Unit Theme -- The When, Where, and What of Movement Sessions -- Scheduling -- Space -- Group Size -- Attire -- Equipment and Props -- Choosing and Using Music -- Choosing Music -- Using Music -- Facilitating Movement Experiences -- Teaching Methods -- The Direct Approach -- Guided Discovery -- Exploration -- Creating and Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment -- Tried and Tested Teaching Tips -- What about the Nonparticipant? -- What about Disruptive Behavior? -- The Role of Relaxation -- Movement and Music Through the Day -- Movement across the Curriculum -- Art -- Language Arts -- Mathematics -- Science -- Social Studies -- Putting It All Together -- Using Movement and Music for Transitions -- Arrival.