Intellidance® Tykes Teacher Certification
Have FUN on Purpose with Intellidance®!
Imagine If...
You could bring the benefits and JOY of dance and music to caregivers and children!
You had a fun, yet effective, curriculum that nurtures cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development!
You didn't have to spend hours creating lesson plans and teaching resources!
You could truly make a difference in the lives of young families!
Bring the JOY and BENEFITS of Dance and Music Education to your Community with Intellidance® Tykes!
Intellidance® Tykes is a unique creative dance and music curriculum and teacher training program created to foster holistic development in children ages 12-24 months. Research shows that dance and music activities offered in a loving, safe, multi-sensory environment enhance life long learning and neural development.
Connecting dance and music concepts provide opportunities for young children and caregivers to explore, discover, learn, and create using multiple senses and intelligences. By addressing the possibilities and benefits of dance and music education, Intellidance® Tykes provides an innovative approach for young children to move to learn and learn to move!
Intellidance® offers a playful and creative approach to movement and music education in the early years. The program model combines exploration and discovery with dance, music, and play designed to nurture our youngest learners. The Intellidance® Method is based on current best practices and recommendations in early childhood development, international dance and music education standards, coupled with baby and caregiver-approved fun!
Creeping, crawling, walking, bouncing! Little ones are now moving and exploring the world like never before. With busy little ones in mind, Intellidance® Tykes will focus on nurturing gross motor, emotional and social development, through movement concepts, circle dances, free exploration, songs and rhymes, and sensory activities. Caregivers will delight in watching their little ones curiosity and joy making friends and socializing with others.
Intellidance® Founder, Jessica Baudin-Griffin (B.Ed), has trained professionals from all over the world in the Intellidance® Method, using conceptual teaching practices to increase the awareness of the benefits of developmentally appropriate early childhood dance and music education and experiences. Jessica has taught early childhood dance and music education and teacher pedagogy in a wide variety of settings including: dance studios, community centres, preschools, daycares, special educational programs, elementary schools, and post secondary institutions.
Working in different educational settings has given Jessica a deep appreciation of the importance of music and dance education at all ages and an understanding of the different needs of early childhood professionals. Jessica brings this experience and knowledge to her teaching training programs, providing an educational model that is both strong in methodology and flexible in implementation. Jessica is committed to helping other teachers find success, satisfaction, and joy!
Physical Development
Body Awareness & Control
Balance & Proprioception
Fine & Gross Motor Development
Coordination & Automaticity
Sensory Integration
Cognitive Development
Anticipation & Prediction
Problem Solving & Planning
Expressive Communication
Language Development
Pattern Recognition
Emotional Development
Self-Esteem & Confidence
Social Skills & Interaction
Peer & Cultural Appreciation
Bonding & Empathy
Self-Expression
We strive to empower early childhood professionals to feel confident delivering impactful dance and music activities that support children's learning needs and build a collaborative classroom community!
Our online certification platform combines written training manuals with lecture videos, activity demonstration videos, and live class videos over a series of SELF-PACED, PROGRESSIVE LESSONS to ensure your growth as an early childhood educator and success as an Intellidance® Tykes Teacher!
What's Included?
Ready-To-Go Curriculum
- Intellidance® Tykes Lesson Plans: Core Curriculum Lesson Plans for each Intellidance® Tykes Concept.
- Intellidance® Tykes Core Curriculum Activity Guide: Activity Guide with 200+ Intellidance® Tykes Activities Organized by Concept.
- Intellidance® Tykes Seasonal Lesson Plans: 3 sets of progressive Seasonal Intellidance® Lesson Plans for Fall, Winter, and Spring. (30 weeks of pre-made curriculum)
- Intellidance® Tykes Lesson Plan Template: Build your own custom lesson plans using the Intellidance® Method.
- Intellidance® Tykes Video Library: Hundreds of video demonstrations of Intellidance® Tykes Activities and teaching tutorials.
Additional Supports
- Intellidance® Method Community Network: Access to our private international online Intellidance® Teacher Community! Continue to learn and collaborate with teachers from around the world using the Intellidance® Method.
- Intellidance® Spotify Playlists: Access to pre-created Intellidance® Playlists on Spotify
- Intellidance® Teaching and Business Webinars: Continued professional development to ensure your growth and success!
- Intellidance® Premium Teacher Shop: Additional teaching apparel, props, and merchandise exclusive to our certified teachers!
Ready-To-Go Business Materials
- Intellidance® Tykes Promotional Photos
- Intellidance® Tykes Promotional Video
- Logos and Branding Elements
- Customizable Marketing Templates
- Customizable and READY-TO-GO Social Media Materials
- Registration Forms, Waivers, Attendance Lists, Gift Certificates and MORE!
- Intellidance® Tykes Teacher Profile and Class Listings Page on www.intellidanceclasses.com
Parents LOVE Intellidance® Tykes!
I've taken Intellidance® Tykes with both my children and loved it! It's such an interdisciplinary program that meets and inspires young and growing minds. It's educational, physical and emotional component are outstanding. I would recommend this program!
Pheap My-Patrick
Mother and Educator, Canada
My two children have been dancing with Jessica from the time they were babies. Intellidance® has offered both my son and daughter opportunities to learn and advance their movement skills, coordination, and balance through music and play. Each level, from babies to kids, introduces new challenges and progression.
As a health care professional, it is amazing to watch my own children and others, develop and change throughout each session! Jessica's cohesive lesson plans include fresh materials and music with unique and personal takes on popular rhythms and songs. Her background in education, special needs, and movement is evident in her teaching style.
Parents have as much to learn in Intellidance® as their children. You will discover new ways of fostering development and to use music and play to implement them.
Intellidance® is an innovative approach to early childhood development!
Beatrice Leung Morison
Physical Therapist and Mother, Canada
Join Other Teachers Experiencing Success with Intellidance®!
I was introduced to Intellidance® in 2011 when my daughter was born. Intellidance®, and more specifically Ms. Jessica, taught me about my daughter's development in an easy to understand manner. I grew to be a more confident mother thanks to what I learned. When I discovered I was pregnant again when my daughter was 11 months old, I knew I didn't want to go back to teaching in the traditional sense with the school board, so I trained to become an Intellidance® Teacher.
Intellidance® has allowed me to continue to do what I love- be home with my children as they grow AND teach others dance, music and creative play. Intellidance® has also contributed to my daughter blossoming into a clever, affectionate little girl who adores interacting with people, and it has helped my son to thrive in an environment where he can develop his physical movement skills at his own pace. Our family has been truly blessed to be a part of the Intellidance® family!
~ Melissa Gibb Certified Intellidance® Teacher, Canada
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