We just got another boatload of snow, so on Sunday morning, when we were snowed in and couldn’t even get out of our house to make it to mass, we got our dance on.
Because why not?
Turns out that Cora and Owen’s awesome teachers for the past few years had often put on short little YouTube dances for them when they need to get the wiggles out.
We found most of Cora and Owen’s faves, and we found some more.
Not only does moving mid-day help increase concentration and focus (for everyone–not just kids!), but learning and practicing these dances will mean that our kids will be rockstars on the dance floor when it comes time for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Quinceaneras in the next few years.
Win, win, win.
Here’s the skinny. . .
YouTube Dances for Kids–Fun Indoor Moving and Grooving to get the Wiggles Out:
Here are our faves:
The Sid Shuffle:
Shake Your Sillies Out:
The Skeleton Dance (and more):
Ridiculously Fun Dance For Kids:
Dino Stomp:
Dancercise for Kids:
Easy Kids Choreography- Hip Hop:
Mario Dance:
I’m a Gummy Bear:
Awesome Rainbows:
The Wobble:
Macarena:
Zumba Kids — I like to move it:
Jump Up:
30+ minutes of Kidz Bop dances:
Go Bananas:
Baby Shark Dance Version:
Freeze Dance Party Game:
How to do the Floss:
And for when your kids are really up for a challenge. . .
Ariana Grande – 7 Rings (Dance Video)
Hip Hop Dance Choreography:
Hip Hop Dance to Justin Timberlake song:
HOW fun are these? Hope your crew enjoys them as much as we did.
Or subscribe to the whole Dance Party Playlist for all of them:
Talk about some serious fun–and listening and moving and dancing–right in your own living room.
Do you subscribe to our YouTube channel? Head on over and do it!
Check out a few other posts that may help you develop strong and healthy habits for your family:
- wait time
- my day, your day
- frozen peas
- kids who rock the kitchen
- kids who rock the laundry
- rest time
- gem jars
- arm circles
- noticing kids
- homework routine
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originally published: February 22, 2015
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