Prepare children’s music with a jungle or animal theme or play nature sounds (e.g., birds, monkeys, or jungle ambiance).
2. Activity Steps:
Part 1: Start with Music
– Play the jungle-themed music or nature sounds to set the scene.
– Introduce the activity:
◦ “Let’s pretend we’re in the jungle with all the animals! We’ll dance and move like them!”
Part 2: Animal Movements
– Helper demonstrates animal movements for the Child to imitate:
◦ Monkey: Swing arms, hop, and make monkey sounds.
◦ Elephant: Use one arm as a trunk and stomp heavily.
◦ Lion: Crawl low, stretch, and softly roar.
◦ Bird: Flap arms and tiptoe like a flying bird.
– Encourage the Child to add their own ideas for animal movements.
Part 3: Jungle Dance Exploration
– Let the Child choose their favorite jungle animal and create their dance.
– Take turns pretending to be different animals while the other guesses the animal.
Tips for Success:
Use expressive gestures and sounds to make it fun and engaging.
Keep the activity short and energetic, around 10-15 minutes.
Praise and encourage creativity, emphasizing fun over accuracy.
Materials Needed:
Children’s music downloaded
Tapes or videos theme-based jungle, animal or any nature sounds
