Use visual aids to get ideas across to students whenever possible. Use percussion instruments and music to help stimulate the children to move. For example, a crashing drum could encourage students to leap high off of the ground. It is important that even in dance's simplest form, students have a complete dance experience. Stillness is important.
Children get satisfaction from learning a phrase of movement and repeating it.
Make the lesson challenging. Be generous with praise for the students' quality efforts.