In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, host Jessica Strong dives deep into one of the most common struggles preschool dance teachers face: keeping young children engaged.

Jessica breaks down:
 ✨ What engagement really means in a preschool dance setting
✨ What it looks like when little dancers are truly focused, curious, and invested
✨ And practical strategies for keeping attention strong from warm-up to goodbyes

You’ll learn:
  ✔️  Why themes make dance concepts meaningful and memorable for little ones — helping their brains build connections through real-world, movement-based experiences.
  ✔️  How multi-sensory teaching brings abstract ideas to life — using her signature Concept Play approach: See it. Say it. Touch it. Move it!
  ✔️ And why props are magic keys in a preschool classroom — turning everyday steps into imaginative adventures that bridge the senses and keep kids excited to participate.

Jessica also shares how to pause and reset when things get off track — and reminds you that engagement isn’t about perfection; it’s about meeting kids where they are and tapping into their natural curiosity and play.

If you’re ready for more focus, more fun, and more connection in your classes — this episode is for you!

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