Listen.Think.Leap! A Creative Movement Podcast

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By: Listen.Think.Leap!, LLC

Listen.Think.Leap! is a creative movement podcast that introduces children to dance concepts, critical thinking, self regulation, body awareness and literacy skills through games and easy to follow movement instruction. At Listen.Think.Leap! we believe every child should have access to quality dance education and the tools to explore and build confidence in their creative voice through movement. We believe every child deserves the chance to engage in play based learning that doesn't happen in front of a screen. We believe every grown up should have access to worry free learning resources for their children regardless of financial...

Earth Day Dance
#9
Yesterday at 6:00 AM

In today's episode we are going to make an Earth Day Dance to celebrate Earth Day everyday!

A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!

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Move to Focus: Sound Sequence
#8
04/16/2024

 Today's episode theme is resetting your focus by moving to the sounds around you. 

A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!

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Vibrant Verbs Mix
#7
04/09/2024

 Today's episode theme is vibrant verbs where we learn the definition of an action word by dancing it out. This episode’s vibrant verb is mix.

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Dance Book Beats: Dance for Joy
#6
04/02/2024

In every Book Beats episode we dance out a book! Today’s book Matisse Dance for Joy was written by Susan Goldman Rubin and the illustrations are of art by Henri Matisse!

If you want to read or listen along to the full story and check out the amazing illustrations I highly recommend visiting your local library to see if they have a copy of this book. 

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Sensory Steps: Sound
#5
03/26/2024

Today in our first Sensory Steps episode we explore loud and quiet dancing.

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Drawing Music
#4
03/19/2024

 In today's episode we dance draw music! 

A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!



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Subscriber Preview: Listen and Move Bonus
03/12/2024

Today is a preview of our subscriber exclusive bonus episodes.  If you like this episode, consider becoming a supporter at listenthinkleap.com!

A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode, clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!

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đź”’ Listen and Move Bonus
03/07/2024

Subscriber-only episode

Today’s subscriber bonus is a listen and move episode that you can use as a warm-up, brain break, or another chance to get up and dance.


A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode, clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!






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Dance Book Beats: John's Turn
#3
03/05/2024

Today’s episode is our very first Dance Book Beats. Dance Book Beats episodes are like a book review/recommendation where you get to dance along and move with me as we talk about this book. Today we are exploring one of my favorite dance books, John’s Turn by Mac Barnett!

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Leap Day
02/29/2024

Today’s episode is an extra special bonus episode just like today - Leap Day - is an extra special bonus day that only comes around every 4 years! And because we are Listen Think LEAP we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to do some leaping on Leap Day!

A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and...