Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
In this video, students can join Stitch for a summer freeze dance party filled with tropical vibes and catchy tunes. As the music plays, kids will dance along and freeze like Stitch when the music stops. This activity is engaging, interactive, and perfect for providing a fun movement break in the classroom.
This video is ideal for:
Grades K8
Brain breaks and movement breaks during the school day
Suitable for both in-person and virtual learning environments
Skills Focus:
Coordination: Following the beat of the music and freezing in a pose.
Listening skills: Paying attention to when the music stops to freeze.
Endurance: Sustaining the freeze pose and engaging in continuous movement.
Creativity: Expressing movement and poses in a fun and imaginative way.
Instructional Suggestions:
To ensure all students can participate and enjoy the activity:
Consider providing visual or auditory cues for students who may need extra support in following the music cues.
Offer options for students to show their creativity in freezing poses, allowing for individual expression.
Encourage students to stay engaged and have fun throughout the dance party, emphasizing participation over perfection.
Use this video as a way to break up sedentary periods and re-energize students while promoting movement and engagement.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After the freeze dance party, have students create their own freeze dance routines in small groups, incorporating different themes or characters.
Integrate a writing activity where students describe their favorite freeze pose and explain why they chose it, tying in elements of creativity, expression, and movement.
