Dancing is a great way for your kids to burn off excess energy and have fun when the weather is awful and everyone is going just a little bit stir-crazy. Get them up and moving with these YouTube dances.
We don’t have a lot of “snow days” in Texas. And the amount of snow that causes school to be cancelled here I’m sure would make folks from the upper states laugh hysterically. But whether it’s a light dusting of snow, ice, tornado warnings, torrential rains or serious blizzards where you live when kids are confined indoors they need a constructive way to get their energy out!
Fun Indoor Moving and Grooving to Get Out the Wiggles
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 proms, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Quinceaneras in the next few years.
Have FUN!
Here are some good ones. You’ll notice that some of them are more instructional than others. Some you just follow along the best you can. Remember the goal is to get moving and burn off all that pent up energy, not perfection.
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.
Talk about some serious fun–and listening and moving and dancing–right in your own living room.
Check out a few other posts that may help you develop strong and healthy habits for your family:
- Musical Leaves a Fun Fall Indoor Activity
- Give Your Kids Time to Answer With Wait Time
- Raising Kids Who Can Rock the Kitchen
- Raising Kids Who Can Rock the Laundry
- Help Your Kids Self-Regulate With This Simple Trick
- Reinforce Positive Behavior with Gem Jars
- Noticing Your Kids…In a Good Way
- Study Habits for Smart Kids
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2 comments
Thanks! My son and I did these this morning for our yet another snow day! I pinned them for when it is time for my students to be back in session at school. Thanks again!
Heather, You are so welcome! Some of these are REALLY very fun!