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Write Dance is an exciting and innovative programme which uses music and movement to introduce handwriting to children. Write Dance movements are designed to help children feel happy and comfortable with their bodies, improving their motor skills and providing a strong foundation for writing.

Ranghild Oussoren developed the approach in Holland ten years ago and it has gone on to capture the imagination of children and teachers across Europe. In this brand new, fully revised edition, the author shows how the programme has developed through years of experience. The new edition provides practitioners with a package of songs, stories and illustrations, as well as guidance on implementing Write Dance in their setting.

The book and audio CD introduces the nine themes of the Write Dance approach at the appropriate developmental level for children aged 4-8. The programme supports the Be Healthy, Enjoy and Achieve outcome of the Every Child Matters agenda. It also links to the following aspects within the six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation stage:

- Creative Development through imaginative play, music and dance

- Physical Development through movement using equipment and materials

- Communication, Language and Literacy through handwriting

- Personal Social and Emotional Development through increasing self-confidence and self-esteem

This exciting and innovative programme benefits all children, but has also been found very helpful for children with special education needs, from learning difficulties to dyspraxia.

This book is part of a book series called Lucky Duck .

This book is at the foundation stage (early years) of the key stage system. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) covers children from birth to age 5 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 152 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by SAGE Publications Ltd .

Ragnhild Oussoren is the creator of Write Dance and gives workshops in different countries. The Write Dance method has been so successful that it is practiced in six languages all around the world.

This book has the following chapters: The Story of the Write Dance People Introduction How Write Dance Evolved Graphology and Write Dance 12 Important Characteristics of Handwriting Judged by Graphologists Rhythm, Your Own Style Music Foundation Movements and the Nine Music Themes Volcano to Mandala The Nine Foundation Themes from the Child's Perspective An Overview of the Write Dance Method The Forerunner of the Writing Sheet in Write Dance 2 A Few Suggestions for Foundation Exercises on Five Dots Materials and Practical Applications A Big Room Materials to Be Used in a Big Room Music Drawings and Write Drawings on Dry and Wet Surfaces Paper in All Kinds of Shapes and Sizes The Nine Songs The Nine Variation Themes Foundation Drawing, Story Drawing, Practice on Lines A Short Write Dance Self-Assessment Points to Remember When Making Music Drawings