Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
Get ready to groove and stomp along with Stitch in this high-energy brain break video! Kids will enjoy dancing to the beat while pretending to surf, hula at a luau, and fire dance with Stitch. This video is perfect for K5 classrooms as a brain break, indoor recess activity, or even a fun warm-up to get students moving and energized.
This video is ideal for:
Grades K5
Brain breaks, indoor recess, warm-ups
Suitable for virtual or in-person learning
Skills Focus:
Cardiovascular endurance
Coordination
Spatial awareness
Gross motor skills
Instructional Suggestions:
Encourage students to let loose and express themselves through movement while following along with Stitch. For classroom management, assign students to different teams to make it more engaging and competitive. Modify the movements as needed for students who may have mobility limitations or require seated alternatives.
Extension Ideas:
After watching the video, have students discuss their favorite summer activities and create a classroom dance routine incorporating these activities. Integrate geography by exploring the locations where surfing, hula dancing, and fire dancing are commonly practiced.
