Talking Hands Talking Feet Academy

Talking Hands Talking Feet Academy Learn to Express, Express to Learn! Talking Hands Talking Feet is an Arts Integrated Education Resource for children of the 21st century.

Talking hands talking feet songs are a springboard of discovery into the natural worlds, the human body, language arts, geography, natural cycles, systems, mathematics and the kaleidoscopic world of human life. It assists teachers and parents to provide experiential learning processes for children in the context of a vibrant range of relevant subjects through the enhanced media of music and movement.

09/19/2026

Summer Rain Song - Listen to the Sounds of Summer
What does summer sound like?
The sun is rising, birds are singing, wildflower bees are buzzing, and a gentle breeze rustles the trees. Then the wind grows stronger, thunderclouds sail by, and the summer rain begins.
Through song and movement, Summer Rain Song invites children to listen closely to the changing world around them and embody the rhythms, sounds, and movements of nature.
This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.
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Codes in Color Alignment
🔵 Instinctive Wisdom
Listening closely to nature builds awareness and connection with the living world.
🔴 Practical Agility
Movement brings the changing rhythms and dynamics of weather into the body.
⚪ Integration Resources
An original THTF song integrates music, movement, nature, and learning.

09/10/2026

Natural Education - Symbiotic Reciprocity
What can Mother Nature teach us about living together?
Natural Education explores symbiotic reciprocity, the many ways living beings depend upon, support, and give back to one another.
Through music, movement, and science, children discover that life on Earth is built on relationships, exchange, and interconnection.
This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

🟢 GREEN – Creative Versatility
🔵 BLUE – Instinctive Wisdom
⚪ WHITE – Integration Resourcefulness

09/05/2026

What Are the Codes in Color?
The Codes in Color are a series of guiding tenets at the heart of the Talking Hands Talking Feet methodology. Each color represents an area of intelligence and a dimension of our inner life, creating a framework that supports the core of human learning.

🟢 Green – Creative Versatility
🟡 Yellow – Emotional Connections
🔵 Blue – Instinctive Wisdom
🔴 Red – Practical Agility
⚪ White – Arts Integration Toolkit

These Codes guide us not only in teaching, but in life, because we are always learning. They support and inspire both students and educators, opening pathways into learning itself, into who we are, into our communities, and into our home, Planet Earth.
This animated explainer introduces the five Codes and the ideas that live within each one.

Explore the Codes in Color methodology, including our growing collection of Codes in Color carousels, educational resources, and more:
https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/methodology/

This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.
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08/29/2026

Natural Education - Water brings Life
What can Mother Nature teach us?
Through music, movement, and science, Natural Education invites children to explore the living systems that sustain us and our place within them.
This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.
🟢 GREEN – Creative Versatility
🔵 BLUE – Instinctive Wisdom
⚪ WHITE – Integration Resourcefulness

08/20/2026

We've Got the Rhythm – Rhythm Ideas

Keep the rhythm fresh with creative ways to move, clap, stomp, turn, and play!
This Brain and Body Tune-Up shows how simple variations can build rhythm, coordination, creativity, and joyful participation while keeping children engaged and ready to learn.
Simple activities. Lifelong learning.

This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

Codes in Color Alignment
🟢 Creative Versatility • 🔴 Practical Agility • 🟡 Emotional Connections

🔗 https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/weve-got-the-rhythm/

08/13/2026

We've Got the Rhythm – Humor

A little laughter goes a long way.
In this Brain and Body Tune-Up, rhythm and humor work together to create a relaxed, joyful learning environment where children are more engaged, confident, and ready to learn.
When learning is filled with smiles, participation grows, connections deepen, and memorable moments naturally follow.

Simple activities. Lifelong learning.
This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

Codes in Color Alignment
🟡 Emotional Connections • 🔴 Practical Agility • 🟢 Creative Versatility

🔗 https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/weve-got-the-rhythm/

08/07/2026

We've Got the Rhythm – Memory Recall

Help children strengthen memory through rhythm, movement, and joyful repetition.
In this Brain and Body Tune-Up, children develop working memory, sequencing, focus, and recall by repeating rhythmic patterns that can easily be connected to curriculum concepts and classroom learning.
Simple activities. Lifelong learning.

This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

Codes in Color Alignment
🔴 Practical Agility • ⚪ Integration & Resourcefulness • 🔵 Instinctive Wisdom

🔗 https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/weve-got-the-rhythm/

Codes in Color ~ Yellow ~ Inner World CitizenshipINSIDE US is everything. Respectfully entering the inner world of child...
08/07/2026

Codes in Color ~ Yellow ~ Inner World Citizenship
INSIDE US is everything. Respectfully entering the inner world of children is key to a natural education. It is a gentle and patient art. It requires, in turn, a deep awareness of one’s own inner life, in a kind of mutual wonder, without judgment. Just awareness.

08/02/2026

Which planet spins on its side?

A topsy turvy giant with a very unusual way of spinning...
Listen closely, sing along, and see if you can guess which planet is hiding in the riddle. This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

🔗 Explore the complete Riddle of the Planets Song Kit:
https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/riddle-of-the-planets-3/

07/30/2026

We've Got the Rhythm – Crossing the Midline

Crossing the body's midline is a powerful way to strengthen coordination, focus, rhythm, and whole-brain integration.
In this Brain and Body Tune-Up, children build left/right brain crossover, body awareness, memory, and concentration through playful rhythm and movement.
Simple activities. Lifelong learning.

This is Arts Integrated Education in Action.

Codes in Color Alignment
🔴 Practical Agility • 🔵 Instinctive Wisdom • ⚪ Integration & Resourcefulness

🔗 view the full song kit: https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.org/weve-got-the-rhythm/

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