The purpose of this study was to examine teaching methods of first and second grader elementary school expression-activity within “Joyful life.” This study investigated difficulties in teaching and explored for possible improvements for effective teaching of expression-activity. The study period in the planning stages of research including data collection and analysis were carried out during April 8th, 2011 to June 10th. This study employed qualitative research methods and data collection included in-depth interviews, non-participating observation, and document collection. Ten elementary teachers and their classes were selected as participants of this study. Data were analyzed and organized using the “bracketing”, “horizonalization”, and “cluster of meaning” of phenomenological data analysis steps until themes emerged (Moustakas, 1994). Member checking was used by sharing data with participants during data collection and analysis to assure trustworthiness and credibility of results. Findings revealed three difficulties in teaching expression-activity within “Joyful life.” First, insufficient teaching methods do not achieve the objective in enhancing students’ creative movement. Second, printed manuals do not facilitate teaching. And third, teachers need more knowledge content on movement. The suggestions for improvement are as follows; teachers require 1) a manual with specific instructions on movement, 2) video materials on movement content for teaching, 3) an assistant dance teacher.