Directional Marching (Y)
This activity is good for children ages 3 to 7. This activity works best with strong beats in four.
Beforehand Preparation
Sing the song and begin to march to the beat. Experiment with turning towards different directions at each phrase.
Activity
Ask the children to stand and begin to march like you. Sing the song, marching to the beat. Turn different directions at the phrases. Half way through the song call out "Freeze!" Ask the children in a playful way if they are facing the exact same way that you are. Begin to march and sing once again.
Activity Extender
Sing the song a second time, but this time push your arms out in front of you mimicking a march. In addition to turning different directions, you can alternate pushing your hands out in front of you, or pushing your hands up to the sky above your head. Have the children's hands follow your hands.
Benefits of this Activity
Great for practicing steady beat (See Chapter Ten). Great for learners that use kinesthetic intelligences to learn (See Chapter Five). Good for learning participation (See Chapter One).
This activity is good for children ages 3 to 7. This activity works best with strong beats in four.
Beforehand Preparation
Sing the song and begin to march to the beat. Experiment with turning towards different directions at each phrase.
Activity
Ask the children to stand and begin to march like you. Sing the song, marching to the beat. Turn different directions at the phrases. Half way through the song call out "Freeze!" Ask the children in a playful way if they are facing the exact same way that you are. Begin to march and sing once again.
Activity Extender
Sing the song a second time, but this time push your arms out in front of you mimicking a march. In addition to turning different directions, you can alternate pushing your hands out in front of you, or pushing your hands up to the sky above your head. Have the children's hands follow your hands.
Benefits of this Activity
Great for practicing steady beat (See Chapter Ten). Great for learners that use kinesthetic intelligences to learn (See Chapter Five). Good for learning participation (See Chapter One).
