Dance and Sway

So there are many things I adore about teaching kindergarten, but one of my favorite things can be watching them get their wiggles out. Having one classroom with 21 five to six years olds can be one classroom with a lot of excitement, giggles, wiggles, and energy. And sometimes, the only way to calm them down, is to literally wiggle the energy out of them! So that's what we do! We have dance parties. And they are classic. 

Today we had a dance party because we were reviewing the difference between a dance and a sway. These were two words in our read aloud, "In the Yard." So, we decided we turned on a song and they had to follow the rhythm and either sway with me or dance with me when directed. We were lucky enough to have Miss Mahoney, Mrs. Parr, and Miss Hanson (a student observing our class) to watch the fun!

And let me tell you, we have quite the class of dancers! We have one friend that imitates the jerk as he busts a move and another that does the Dougie as he moves- if you don't know those moves, you must click on the link to create a better visual!! We have another friend that mimics hula hooping as she moves. We have a few friends that look like the wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man as they move around. And others that have definitely found the "rhythm" in the music! It is always fun to watch their moves and dancing always puts a smile on our faces!

So, if you're ever having feeling antsy, anxious, run down, or just having "one of those days," we challenge you to stand up, turn up some music, and just dance and sway....dance and sway...dance and sway.