Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
Get ready for some high-energy fun with DJ Bunny Freeze Dance Song! This video is perfect for elementary classrooms, especially for brain breaks, indoor recess, or as a warm-up activity. It can be used for both virtual and in-person learning environments.
Skills Focus:
Cardiovascular endurance: Dancing and participating in movement activities will help increase heart rate and promote cardiovascular fitness.
Coordination: The dance moves in the video will challenge students to coordinate their movements with the music.
Following directions: Students will practice listening and following directions as they learn and perform the dance routines.
Gross motor skills: The video encourages students to engage in large movements, helping develop their gross motor skills.
Instructional Suggestions:
Before starting the video, create a designated dance space in the classroom with enough room for students to move freely and safely. Clear any obstacles from the area.
Consider setting expectations for behavior during the dance, such as reminding students to keep their hands and feet to themselves and to stay in their own space.
For students who may have limited mobility, provide modifications or alternative movements that they can do while seated or using assistive devices.
Encourage students to add their own creative moves or variations to the dance routines. This will provide opportunities for self-expression and individuality.
To manage the volume and energy levels, consider using a visual or auditory cue to signal when it's time to freeze or change dance moves.
In a virtual setting, have students participate individually or with their cameras off. Encourage them to share their dance moves or recommendations in the chat or during post-activity discussions.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After the video, lead a classroom discussion about how dancing makes them feel and the benefits of being physically active.
Have students create their own freeze dance routine in small groups and perform it for the class.
Explore the Easter and Spring themes further by incorporating related arts and crafts activities, such as making paper bunny ears or creating an Easter basket.
Connect the video to language arts by asking students to write a short story or poem inspired by the dance moves or characters in the video.
