ABC Exercise

Summary: Come up with different dance moves starting with each letter of the alphabet.

Materials:

  • Bag
  • Cards, each with one alphabet letter

Instructions:

  1. Write all of the letters of the alphabet on different cards. Consider leaving out some of the harder letters.
  2. Put the cards in a bag and have students pick one at random.
  3. Each student must come up with and share a dance move that starts with the letter that they chose.
  4. Everyone in the class copies the move.

Debrief Questions:

  • Were you nervous to come up with a move and share it? Why?
  • Would it be easier if you could talk and collaborate with other people on your dance move?

Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Activity Length: Medium (15-30 minutes)

Group Size: Large (10+), Medium (5-9)

Energy Level: Medium