Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
In this video, DJ Bunny leads a dance party where kids will dance, move, and play a magical game on a disappearing dance floor. They will need to freeze and choose the right platform before the floor disappears. This video is perfect for classroom breaks, spring parties, and even PE warm-ups. It engages kids with interactive movement activities and challenges their ability to freeze and make quick decisions. Whether in-person or virtual, this video can get students up and moving and add some excitement to their day.
This video is ideal for:
Grades K5
Classroom breaks, brain breaks, and warm-ups
Flexible for both virtual and in-person learning settings
Skills Focus:
Cardiovascular endurance: Kids will be dancing and moving throughout the video, which helps increase their heart rate and improve overall endurance.
Coordination: The dance moves and quick decision-making challenge coordination skills as students need to move in rhythm and freeze in the correct position.
Listening skills: Kids will need to pay attention to the music cues to know when to freeze and make their platform selection.
Instructional Suggestions:
Before starting the video, review the concept of freezing and practice freezing in different positions. This will help students be ready to freeze when the music stops.
Remind students to listen carefully to the music cues and to make their platform selection quickly.
To adapt for students who may have difficulty with movement, allow them to participate by making choices verbally or using gestures instead of physical movement.
For virtual learners, encourage them to find a space where they can move safely and participate in the dance party from home.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After watching the video, have students create their own dance routine using freeze dance as a theme. They can take turns being the DJ and leading the dance party.
Integrate music and movement into other subjects by having students create a dance that represents a particular historical event or scientific concept they are learning about. This can be a fun way to reinforce knowledge and engage students in a hands-on activity.
