What this lesson teaches
This activity hones listening skills and impulse control, as children learn to respond to audio cues. By distinguishing when to dance and when to freeze, kids enhance their ability to follow directions attentively.
Can you finish listening freeze dance in about 15 min?
You will this activity hones listening skills and impulse control, as children learn to respond to audio cues.
Sign in to start the full activity flow, save this lesson, print a learner version, and track XP. The preview below is public so parents and educators can evaluate the activity before joining.
This activity hones listening skills and impulse control, as children learn to respond to audio cues. By distinguishing when to dance and when to freeze, kids enhance their ability to follow directions attentively.
Incorporating movement with auditory signals engages children more fully, utilizing embodied cognition. The rapid shifts between dancing and freezing help reinforce their attention while making listening a dynamic experience.
1. Find a lively song to play. 2. Start dancing when the music begins. 3. Stop dancing immediately when the music pauses. 4. Hold your freeze pose for 5 seconds! 5. Restart the music and dance again. 6. Challenge a family member to see who can freeze the best!