Most of the dance games I play with students really have a great purpose. They teach a dance concept in a way that it will be remembered! This one…well…it’s definitely a crowd pleaser! 😉 Here are the rules:
The teacher holds a balloon (NOT inflated), pointing out that it is pretty small with no air in it. Can you make a tiny shape with your body like this tiny balloon? Everyone, including the teacher, crouches low to the ground. I’m going to blow air into this balloon. What will happen to it? That’s right, it will get bigger. When this balloon gets bigger, can you grow bigger, too? As you blow the balloon up, gradually grow bigger and bigger until you are standing as tall as you can with arms and legs outstretched. What’s going to happen when I let go of this balloon? It’s going to go crazy! When I let go of this balloon, show me your craziest, spinning, jumping, flying dance moves! Then, let go of the balloon and go crazy!
It really would be an awesomely educational game if the kids actually did the crazy flying dance moves. Instead, they always just chase the balloon around the room. Oh well…we still LOVE this game! It’s fun and definitely brings morale up in class. And, hey, maybe your students will play it “right”!
Let me know how it goes in the comments below!
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