Jungle Dance Party

Free movement to music develops gross motor skills and creative expression.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Into the Jungle
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Move freely to jungle music
• Express movements for different animals
• Dance with others joyfully

Materials

• Upbeat jungle music
• Scarves or streamers
• Animal masks from earlier activity

Instructions

1. Play lively jungle-themed music.

2. Encourage children to dance freely.

3. Call out animals to inspire movement.

4. Add scarves for swinging 'vines.'

5. Let children wear their masks while dancing.

6. End with a group 'freeze dance' game.

Educator tip

Lion King soundtrack or similar works great for this!

Assessment

Observe creative movement and joyful participation.

More from Into the Jungle

• Goodbye Jungle Book
• Jungle Animal Parade
• Jungle Collage
• Monkey Moves
• Jungle Sounds
• Jungle Drums
• Animal Footprint Printing
• Snake Slither