All About Music and Movement

The Creation of Music & Movement: Nutrition in Action!

Why is this Curriculum so Effective? Simply put, this is the only curriculum that incorporates music, movement, and nutrition education in an easy to execute format which is fun, active, and innovative for children. it partners physical activity and good food, which always means good fun!

During my eight years as an educator I saw a need for a nutrition education curriculum to inspire students to be active, move more, and eat healthier. While pilot testing these lessons I saw an amazing recall of the lesson objectives from the students. Students remembered the music and physical activity and related them back to the lesson objectives. I knew I was onto something beneficial for children.

The children were my greatest inspiration!

Nutrition in Action Meets School Education Standards

Department of Public Instruction Content and Achievement Standards met with this curriculum include:
health, music, dance, english language arts, physical education, science, and mathematics.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Education Resources
National Health Education Standards 1, 4, 5, and 7.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Education Characteristics of an
Effective Health Education Curriculum.

About the Author:

Jenny Steinhaus, M.S., L.N. developed Music & Movement, and has partnered with artists; Angela Russ-Ayon and Gary Lapow to offer a power-packed curriculum that is changing the way we incorporate music, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle for children. As an expert in nutrition and movement, she is a well-sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator.

For eight years Jenny was an educator for North Dakota State University Extension Service focusing on education for young children. In addition, she has been a self employed nutrition consultant for nine years for a variety of organizations.

Jenny earned her Master’s Degree in Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences from North Dakota State University in 2007 and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Dakota in 2000; she is also a Licensed Nutritionist.

Jenny serves on the Board of Directors for the North Dakota Nutrition Council and served as North Dakota Nutrition Council President in 2008-2009. Jenny’s research titled "Who attends the Extension Family Nutrition Program in a rural state and what are the preferences of its diverse clientele?" has been published in the Journal of Extension in 2009; in addition, she has research pending publication in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Jenny serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Teacher Testimonials:

"The Music & Movement lessons are very easy to follow and prepare for. I love the 'Materials you will Need' page in each lesson. This is a curriculum that I can grab and go teach!" Extension Educator.

"I love this curriculum, you have done a beautiful job pulling materials together!" C.M. Snap-Ed Coordinator

"I am a P.E. Teacher - this curriculum is so much fun! I can give it to the classroom teachers when I am not at school. it really is a 'Grab and Go' teach curriculum!" B.A. Title 1 P.E.Teacher, ND

"After the Music and Movement lessons, the conversations I overheard from my kindergarteners indicated that they are learning and are thinking about the lessons … I only wish we could have more lessons to repeat and review!" P.H. Kindergarten Teacher, ND.

"Music naturally delights and interests children. An early childhood program that includes time for music and movement provides an outlet for children's high spirits and creative energy. Music and movement experiences help develop both sides of the brain - an important finding in recent brain research - and contribute to children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development." -The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool.