Dance

Questions:

Do you know any dances?

Read Alouds:

Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird

Brontorina by James Howe

Dumpy La Rue by Elizabeth Winthrop

Flannel Boards:

Baby Danced the Polka by Karen Beaumont

Dancing Feet! by Lindsey Craig

Songs:

“Reading Makes Me Want to Dance Out Loud” by Monty Harper

Action Songs:
“Silly Dance Contest” by Jim Gill
“Dancing Machine” by Greg & Steve
“I Really Love to Dance” by Laurie Berkner
“Everybody Dance” by Hap Palmer

Fingerplays:

Dance Your Fingers

Dance your fingers up, dance your fingers down.

                [wiggle fingers up; then down]

Dance your fingers to the side, dance them all around.

                [wiggle fingers to the side; then all around]

Dance them on our shoulders, dance them on your head.

                [wiggle fingers to shoulders; then to head]

Dance them on your tummy and put them all to bed.

                [wiggle fingers to tummy; then lap]

Ballerinas

Ballerinas,

Twirl around.

                [twirl]

Dance up on your tiptoes,

                [tiptoe]

Now sit down.

                [sit down]

How Can You Dance?

How can you dance when spring is in your shoes?

Dance like the king of the kangaroos.

                [bounce]

How can you dance when one foot’s sore?

Dance with the other foot touching the floor.

                [hop on one foot]

How can you dance as you swim in a pool?

Dance like a frog feeling fine, keeping cool.

                [pull in arms and legs; then push out]

How can you dance when you can’t move your knees?

Dance like a tree as it waves in the breeze.

                [sway]

How can you dance when you dance with your ma?

Dance like you’re the king of the cha-cha-cha.

                [cha-cha-cha]

How can you dance when there’s something in your way?

Dance like a crab on a sunny day.

                [side step]

How can you dance when you’re full of fear?

Dance like a fox when the dogs are near.

                [run]

How can you dance with a stick in your hand?

Dance like the leader of a marching band.

                [march]

How can you dance when you’re mad as a bee?

Dance around, around, around – wildly.

                [spin]

How can you dance when you hurt your back?

Dance like a donkey carrying a pack.

                [bend over]

How can you dance if you’re lying on the floor?

Dance like a snake as it slithers to explore.

                [wiggle on the floor]

How can you dance when it’s time to say, “Goodbye?”

Dance like a cloud as it floats through the sky.

                [drift away]

Craft:

Bottle Cap Tap Shoes