Movement Song

Children dancing to music

Incorporate music and dancing into your active time! A fun way to develop any fundamental movement skill of your choosing.

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Set up

Search for KIDDO_AU on Spotify to access the playlists that we use for Early Learning Services and Schools. This will require a device and speaker. Children spread out in the designated area.

How to play
Step 1:
  • The educator plays a song 
Step 2:
  • Children listen to the song and copy the actions described in the songs
  • If you're unsure of the actions, just get moving and show off your best dance moves!
Step 3:
  • If you don't have access to Spotify, try "Who Took the Cookie From the Cookie Jar?"

    • "Who took the cookie from the cookie jar? Panda took the cookie from the cookie jar
      Who, me? Yes, you!
      Not me! Then who?
      Rabbit!"

    • Children act as a panda, then a rabbit, and continue with other animals

Activity information
Age: 0-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 3-5 years, Kindergarten, Pre-Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Equipment: Speaker & music player
Skill focus
Explore these skills for teaching tips
Balancing Jumping
Physical literacy tips
  • Ask children what their favourite TV shows or songs are for song inspiration
  • If you don't have music, try using tapping sticks or two rulers to create a rhythm