![]() ![]() It relies on the visual cue of the parent in turning around and it teaches the kids to follow the instructions they're told. It teaches them to be able to resist the urge to run and to be able to stop at a moment’s notice. ![]() What they learn: This game supports children in their self-control. The person that reaches the parent first, gets to lead the game. When the parent turns around, the parent will shout out a pose and the kids will have to stop where they are and quickly get into that pose. When the parent turns their back, the kids have to walk toward the parent. How to play: The parent will start by standing at one end of the room and kids will stand on the opposite end. This is one race that doesn't involve running-instead, the children will walk. And obviously, it's also fun!ĭon't worry, this game doesn't involve letting the kids run around the room. What they learn: The great part about freeze dance yoga-style is that it supports self-regulation and the ability to regulate and control their bodies. It's fun to see which moves faster, their minds or their bodies, as they think and try to jump into the pose. When the music stops, shout out the name of a yoga pose and everyone will then have to freeze in that pose.īe mindful that if you do a pose that is one-sided, you must have them repeat the pose on the other side. Simply play a favorite song and have the children dance around. How to play: You can do freeze dance yoga-style. There is something about anxiously waiting for the music to stop that brings excitement and laughter to children. ![]() It's the game where children get to let loose, shake, twist, turn ,and dance to their favorite tunes and then without any notice, they have to stop their body or freeze when the music stops. ![]() It also supports memory when recalling certain poses and to practice motor control.Īlmost every child loves freeze dance. What they learn: This game supports children in their self-control and listening skills. Tips: Keep the pace of the game moving. Let them be leaders once they know some of the poses and actions. Make sure they keep their bodies in their own space or on their own yoga mat If you don’t say “Yogi Says,” first, then the students who did the action are “out.” BUT they don’t have to sit down. It’s better if you just go “Oohhhh, I got you!” or “Oops! Yogi didn’t say!!!” and then let them stay standing. At least for the first few rounds and until they get really good at it. How to play: Tell kids they have to do what you do, but ONLY if “Yogi Says.” Then you proceed to say either “Yogi says _ (action word).” Or just say ” _ (action word).” To go along with dance move champions, you can also keep track of which class held the yoga poses the best throughout the game.This is a simple play on Simon Says, with yoga poses! Classes will be competing to be the dance move champions and you may learn a new move or two! □ If you really want a good laugh you can keep track of what class has the best dance moves throughout the week and write them on your whiteboard. This will continue until the end of the game Yoga poses will get harder as the game goes on When the music stops, you will look at the screen and freeze like the yoga pose for 15 seconds You can either dance along or come up with your own dance moves When the music starts, you will start dancing or moving around – Start by bringing up the video (which can be found below) They can also be easily used as virtual PE activities and require no equipment! I like using these videos as warm up games for grades K-2. I hope your students have their dance moves ready because Yoga Freeze Dance is back with a brand-new Halloween edition! ![]()
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