Robot Day / Robot Dance Moves
Robot Dance Moves
Children invent stiff, jerky robot moves and perform them to electronic music, then combine them into a group robot routine.
How to run it
- Play upbeat electronic music.
- Demonstrate a few robot moves, such as stiff arms and head turns.
- Let children invent their own move and teach it to the group.
- Link the moves into a short routine and perform it.
You will need
- music
- speaker
Make it easier or harderUse copy-the-leader for younger children, or have older children choreograph in groups.
SafetyClear the space so children have room to move.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Children express themselves through movement and share ideas with the group.
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