9 of the Best Tools to Keep Preschool Ballet and Tap Class Exciting

We all have our absolute necessities when it comes to teaching dance, don’t we? For me, having the right tools for preschool ballet and tap class is beyond necessary.

That’s why today I’m sharing with you my must-have. These products keep my class room running smoothly and do the trick when it comes to keeping those littles excited about each and every exercise.

Without further ado, let’s get into it.

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NASUM Dance Scarves, 20 Pieces

As far as I’m concerned, no class would be complete without dance scarves!

They work great for any number of activities. Here are a few of the ways my kiddos find the most fun!

• Ocean waves
• Bird, butterfly, or fairy wings
• A curtain. I like to have the dancers hold one up in front of their faces from two corners and slowly move it across the front of their face before peeking out the side on the specified number! Makes learning how to count as fun as peek-a-boo!

Super Z Outlet Nylon Cornhole Bean Bags

Bean bags are so versatile and there are so many fun ways to use them in preschool dance class! Here is how I like to integrate them in the studio:

• For flap practice in tap. Set the beanbag on the ground and have the kiddos’ goal be to connect their toe with the beanbag on the first movement. This will send it flying elsewhere which is so fun! They then need to follow it and try another flap where it landed.
• Balancing practice. They sit perfecting on the top of little heads for walking across the floor or balancing.
• As a placeholder showing whose turn it is to do any specific job in class or an exercise.

Pacific Play Tents Kids 6 Foot Diameter Institutional See-Thru Multi Color Padded Tunnel

Tunnels are amazing.

They can be used for so many different types of lessons and are always a hit with the kids. My preschool ballet and tap class gets so excited about it that it feels like I just brought the circus into the room!

It’s great to add in the middle of an across the floor exercise or even as they go out the door just for fun!

A few of my favorite uses:

• An ocean tunnel. I like to put a scarf inside too so that they can bring an “ocean wave” out with them!
• A cocoon for a butterfly
• a secret passageway

Princess Pretend Halloween Costume Dress Up Play Set – Crowns, Wands, and Jewels

Tiaras and fairy wands are always a winner with little ballerinas!

Favorite uses:

• Castle-themed classes
• Fairy-themed classes
• “Tag” games where students or teacher gets to use the wand to magically bring the rest of the class to life one by one.

Fun Express Wizard Wands (Set of 12)

Can’t forget about the boys in preschool ballet and tap class! Wow them with these fancy wizard wands!

Tortoise & Rabbit Little Girls and Big Girls Tulle Tutu Skirt

Nothing get the little girls feeling more like a princess than a puffy skirt! Heck, this kind of skirt even makes me feel like Cinderella!

One unique and inspiring way to use a pretty skirt in for preschoolers is as a tool. For example, telling your students to make sure the skirt swishes really fast around their legs when they spot in chene turns!

Girls Butterfly Fairy Wings for Kids

I love the pretty pastel colors that these wings come in. They succeed in instantly making any little dancer feel light as a fairy!

A few fun uses:

• At barre in order to encourage your littles to stand up nice and tall.
• During free dance.

Trend T6491 Trend Stinky Stickers Variety Pack

Whether you are teaching a littles or older kids, these stickers are always a hit!

Use them for:

• A special reward. Nothing gets everyone listening like when Miss Sierra says , “If you are really good listeners, we might even get smelly stickers….”
• Reward for getting a hard question right in class or mastering a new skill.
• After class prize.

I hope you all enjoyed my favorite preschool ballet and tap class tool! Let me know which ones you love in this list in the comments!