Getting Unstuck: Educators Leading Change Podcast – April 21, 2020
Tamara Strijack and I spoke with Kirsten Richert and Jeff Ikler about Reclaiming Our Students and the huge potential for every single person who cares about children’s learning to create deep, meaningful change through relationship.
I Can Dance Sad and Happy Video – April 16, 2020
During this challenging time – many children (well, all of us!) are filled with many, many emotions. We need to make room for all of children’s emotions, even their very tender feelings.
Understandably, it can be hard to see our kids or students sad. We might want to rush in and make it better! But children need a safe space to feel and express their emotions.
Help children express their SAD and HAPPY feelings.
This movement activity can support kids to find some release as well as help to normalize our feelings. We all feel sad sometimes. We all feel happy sometimes. This is normal and part of being human. ( Geared to kids ages 4 – 8)
Watch the video below for the parent/teacher introduction followed by the movement and play experience for children (if you want to SKIP straight to the activity, go to 3:05).
Kids are playing “coronavirus tag.” That’s okay. Article – April 3, 2020
Games like “coronavirus tag” or “doll quarantine” are emerging spontaneously in households and communities and countries around the world. Don’t panic. It’s normal—and healthy—for kids to play out their fears and their anxiety.
Link: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/kids-are-playing-coronavirus-tag-thats-okay/
I Can Dance My Dinner – Mashed Potatoes Video -March 30, 2020
Looking for some emotional release for your children or students? Help children get out pent up anxiety or frustration in simple, fun ways! This post is the first of a series to help kids ages 4 – 8 to find some release through play and movement!
Have you ever danced like a mashed potato? Well, today is your day!
Today we are pretending to be mashed potatoes! Watch the video below for the parent/teacher introduction followed by the movement and play experience for children (if you want to skip straight to the activity, go to 3:05). It’s short, easy and fun. All you have to do is press play and I will lead the way. Mash. Mash. Plop!
Rest, Rhythm, Release: Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Article – March 27, 2020
In these times of stress and uncertainty, kids need some essentials: a sense of safety, routine, and lots of opportunities for play. Here’s why.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/rest-rhythm-release-helping-kids-cope-with-covid-19/
Doodle Activity – Healthy Emotional Release for Kids Video – March 26, 2020
In these challenging days, our children are filled with more alarm and frustration than ever. Most kids won’t come up to us and say, “I’m anxious. I’m scared.” But their behaviour might clue us in to how they’re feeling.
By providing daily outlets for emotional release, we can support our children to deal with what is building up inside of them in healthy ways.
Nanaimo author wins children’s book awards Article – October 24, 2017
Nanaimo-based author Hannah Beach has won a trio of children’s book awards for her “quirky” series of books that teach self-expression through movement.
https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/nanaimo-author-wins-childrens-book-awards/
The Canadian Human Right Commission 2017 Report Interview
Hannah is interviewed about Dandelion Dance: a program she founded for girls.
https://2017.chrcreport.ca/what-they-did-inspiring-movement.php
I CAN DANCE, JK – 6 Article
When you catch yourself jumping around your classroom with your arms swinging, and your students laughing joyfully while dancing alongside you, you know something exciting is going on. In my classroom, an incredible series by Hannah Beach, called I Can Dance, brought us that excitement.
Getting Unstuck: Educators Leading Change Podcast – April 21, 2020
Tamara Strijack and I spoke with Kirsten Richert and Jeff Ikler about Reclaiming Our Students and the huge potential for every single person who cares about children’s learning to create deep, meaningful change through relationship....
Getting Unstuck Podcast: Educators Leading Change – June 28, 2021
with Jeff Ikler and Kirsten Richert Listen Here: Oh, maybe because it’s critical for their emotional health. Guests: Genevieve Eason, Hannah Beach and Dr. Michael Hynes
Teaching Learning Leading K12 Podcast – April 14, 2021
Hannah Beach talks about her book co-authored with Tamara Neufeld Strijack - Reclaiming Our Students: Why Children Are More Anxious, Aggressive, and Shut Down Than Ever - And What We Can Do About It. This is episode 367 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio...
Better Leaders Better Schools podcast- August 25, 2021
with Daniel Bauer Listen Here: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/066-hannah-beach https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EvlC5O7fiPrpvL7IeoQ5x The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is a show created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school...
Authors say students need more emotional connections with guiding adults Interview- September 18, 2020
Tamara and I were just interviewed in the Vancouver Sun about our book and how kids need more emotional connection to the adults that guide them.
The Canadian Human Right Commission 2017 Report Interview
Hannah is interviewed about Dandelion Dance: a program she founded for girls. https://2017.chrcreport.ca/what-they-did-inspiring-movement.php
Authors say students need more emotional connections with guiding adults Interview- September 18, 2020
Tamara and I were just interviewed in the Vancouver Sun about our book and how kids need more emotional connection to the adults that guide them. ...
I Can Dance My Dinner – Mashed Potatoes Video -March 30, 2020
Looking for some emotional release for your children or students? Help children get out pent up anxiety or frustration in simple, fun ways! This post is the first of a series to help kids ages 4 - 8 to find some release through play and movement! Have you ever danced...
Doodle Activity – Healthy Emotional Release for Kids Video – March 26, 2020
In these challenging days, our children are filled with more alarm and frustration than ever. Most kids won't come up to us and say, "I'm anxious. I'm scared." But their behaviour might clue us in to how they're feeling. By providing daily outlets for emotional...
Creating Playgrounds for Emotional Expression Webinar – May 22, 2020
Webinar presented by Hannah Beach and Tamara Strijack on Creating Playgrounds for Emotional Expression (https://reclaimingourstudents.com/) When emotions stop moving, we start to see the signs of problem behaviour. Expression of emotion is the first step in emotional...
I Can Dance Sad and Happy Video – April 16, 2020
During this challenging time - many children (well, all of us!) are filled with many, many emotions. We need to make room for all of children's emotions, even their very tender feelings. Understandably, it can be hard to see our kids or students sad. We might want to...
Emotional Health and School Webinar – September 24, 2020
Neufeld Institute Webinar Panel on Emotional Health and School, with Tamara Strijack, Deborah MacNamara, Eva de Gosztonyi and Hannah Beach. Join the Leadership Team from the IDEA Centre for Educators as they discuss Emotional Health and School...

I CAN DANCE, JK – 6 Article
When you catch yourself jumping around your classroom with your arms swinging, and your students laughing joyfully while dancing alongside you, you know something exciting is going on. In my classroom, an incredible series by Hannah Beach, called I Can Dance, brought...
Rest, Rhythm, Release: Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Article – March 27, 2020
In these times of stress and uncertainty, kids need some essentials: a sense of safety, routine, and lots of opportunities for play. Here's why. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/rest-rhythm-release-helping-kids-cope-with-covid-19/
Nanaimo author wins children’s book awards Article – October 24, 2017
Nanaimo-based author Hannah Beach has won a trio of children’s book awards for her “quirky” series of books that teach self-expression through movement. https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/nanaimo-author-wins-childrens-book-awards/
Kids are playing “coronavirus tag.” That’s okay. Article – April 3, 2020
Games like "coronavirus tag" or "doll quarantine" are emerging spontaneously in households and communities and countries around the world. Don't panic. It's normal—and healthy—for kids to play out their fears and their anxiety. Link:...