Disco Day / Silent Disco
Silent Disco
Children dance with headphones on, each choosing their own music channel, then compare moves when the music comes off.
How to run it
- Set up headphones on two or three different music channels or devices.
- Give each child a set and let them pick a channel.
- Dance together and then ask children to sing along out loud to spot who is on which channel.
- Swap channels and repeat.
You will need
- wireless headphones or devices with headphones
- playlists
Make it easier or harderUse one shared channel to start; older children can create the playlists.
SafetySet a safe volume limit and wipe headphones between users.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children move freely and express themselves through music.
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