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 What happens when stories step off the page and come to life—literally? In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin explores the powerful connection between movement, memory, and meaning through a simple but transformative idea: dancing a story.

Discover how teachers can use creative movement to deepen comprehension, boost engagement, and support emotional expression—without needing a dance background. From acting out wind and weather to becoming butterflies in The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Dr. Pepin shares practical strategies that turn story time into a full-body learning experience.

Whether you teach early learners or older students who still crave expression, this episode will inspire you to get up, move, and bring literacy to life in a whole new way. Storytelling isn’t just something we read—it’s something we feel.

Listen in to learn:

• Why movement improves comprehension and retention
• How to integrate simple storytelling gestures into any lesson
• Ways to include ALL learners—especially those who need to move
• Creative classroom examples you can use tomorrow

Let’s rethink literacy, one movement at a time. Let’s dance a story!

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