More than ever, kids (and teachers!) need a little downtime between lessons. These can be done individually or as a class and usually involve physical movement, singing, or even mindful stretching and relaxation. Need some inspiration? Hereâs a list of kindergarten brain breaks to help you get started!Â
1. Animal Dance and Freeze
Letâs head to the jungle!
2. Dancing Robots
High tech fun!
3. Herman the Worm
Youâll be singing this song in your head all dayâŠ
4. The Wiggles: Hokey PokeyÂ
You put one hand in, you put one hand out, you put one hand in, and you shake it all about!Â
5. If Youâre Happy and You Know It
Clap your hands!
6. Slippery Fish
Sing along to this water adventure!
7. Wheels On The Bus (R&B Remix)
Get your groove on!
8. Weâre Going on a Bear Hunt
Grab your binoculars!
9. Icky Sticky Bubble Gum
What a mess!
10. Tooty Ta
This is the silliest dance ever!
11. Shake Your Sillies Out
Burn off some energy!
12. Letâs Move
Wake up those bodies!
13. Move & Freeze Dance
Things are gonna get âwild!â
14. Shake Break
Shake out your hands, hips, and head!
15. Snowman Dance
Get ready to roll, slide, clap, and bounce!
16. Body Boogie Dance
Shake it to the right, shake it to the left!
17. Canât Stop The Feeling
Get that sunshine in your pocket and that good soul in your feet!
18. Penguin Dance
This kindergarten brain break is too âcoolâ for school!
19. The Dance Freeze Song
Get kids up and moving!
20. Head, Shoulders, Knees & ToesÂ
A fun spin on an old classic!
21. Itsy Bitsy Spider (R&B Remix)
Youâve never heard it like this before!
22. The Duck Song
Waddle waddle!
23. Simon Says
Touch your nose!
24. The Floor is Lava
Watch out!
25. Sit and Stretch
Give your muscles some love!
Do you have any kindergarten brain breaks to share? Post in the comments below!
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