Whether the student is a child or a teacher, learners are drawn in by Kate’s energy and excitement as they learn to express ideas and feelings through movement. Kate also teaches brain-compatible, brain-based warm ups and movement explorations that improve student concentration, social skills, math and reading aptitude.
Kate teaches to the whole child and the whole teacher, modeling strategies that promote meaningful, integrated learning. Read more about meaningful education in an article published in the September, 2005 issue of The School Administrator.
Teacher Workshops
All workshops are designed to empower
teachers to become confident and clear about what they are doing and why it
is important. Kuper provides practical teaching strategies and skills for
classroom management (behavior, space use, pacing and transitions) as she models activities,
concepts and lesson ideas. For specific content, click the link above or contact
Kate to discuss customized training to meet your needs.
Read more about structuring a conversation about meaningful collaborations between Teaching Artists and Sponsors in an article called Creating Capacity based on Kennedy Center research.
Family Programs
Kate leads intergenerational programs that get everyone up and moving. “Words
Alive!” and “Family Dance Party” are two popular programs.
Explore the link above for details.
School Residencies
Kate conducts arts residencies, as short as one day, and as long as three
months. She teaches a student-centered, concept-based approach to movement
and dance, so that children from pre-school through 8th grade can learn about
dance, dance making and dance appreciation.
Read more about structuring a conversation about meaningful collaborations between Teaching Artists and Sponsors in an article called Creating Capacity based on Kennedy Center research.
Keynote Presentation
Kate's keynote presentation “Reaching and Teaching the Whole Child:
Creative Movement, Music and Learning” was presented at the following
early childhood conferences: Lake Land College (Mattoon, Illinois), Parkland
College (Champaign, Illinois), Prince William Association for the Education
of the Young Child (Woodbridge, Virginia) and the Northern Michigan Child Development Conference (Traverse City, MI).
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