Kindergarten Movement and Games by Janet Scheuring

Follow the Leader

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Children form a line behind a leader and mimic their movements, such as hopping on one foot, spinning, or crawling. This activity helps with coordination and balance.

Obstacle Course

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Set up an obstacle course using cones, hoops, and ropes. Encourage children to navigate through it by jumping, crawling, and running. This helps build agility and gross motor skills.

Parachute Play

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Using a large parachute, children can lift it up and down, create waves, or hide under it. This promotes teamwork, coordination, and upper body strength.

Guided Imagery

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Lead the children through a calming narrative, asking them to visualize a peaceful place, like a beach or a forest. This encourages relaxation and mental focus.

Animal Walks

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Children can mimic different animals such as crab walks, bear crawls, and frog jumps. This activity enhances strength and flexibility.

Freeze Dance

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When the music stops, children must freeze in place. This game is excellent for developing listening skills and body control.

Playworks Game Library

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A wealth of games that is searchable by the type of material, number of students and age of students.

Danny Go

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Go Noodle

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Choose

KidsBop

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Choose the "Dance Along" Videos

Jack Hartman Brain Breaks

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Bizet March of the Toreadors Song Map

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Mozart Rondo alla Turca - Musical Song Map

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Brahms Waltz in A Flat - Song Map

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Khachaturian Ivan Sings Andantino - Musical Song Map

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Aquarium from Carnival of the Animals

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Line Rider Race-Egmont Overture

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Best Day of My Life-with scarves

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Musical Tracing Maps

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Cosmic Kids Yoga

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Stop and Go Song

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This is a great song for movement and listening activities.