In this episode, Alex shares two simple songs you can use anytime your Pre-K or Kindergarten students need to get their wiggles out, refocus, or fill a few extra minutes. No special materials or planning needed—just your voice and a little movement! ✨ You'll learn: When brain breaks can be helpful and when it may be time to rethink lesson lengthTwo easy songs you can use anytimeHow movement and freezing can help you regain students' attentionA no-prep way to combine movement with counting practice💡 Brain breaks don't have to be complicated! A few minutes of simple, purposeful movement can help students reset, refocus, and come back ready for what's next. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎵 Copy Me Brain Break Try this easy song to the tune of Frère Jacques. Start by having students copy your movements, then choose a student to lead while everyone copies their moves! Verse 1: Teacher-Led Copy me now, Copy me now, Watch my moves, Watch my moves, Fast or slow now, High or low now, Copy me, Copy me. Verse 2: Student-Led Copy a friend, Copy a friend, Watch them move, Watch them move, What will they do? What will they do? Copy them, Copy them. 🎶 Body Parts Movement Song Get students moving with this simple song to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Shake, clap, shrug, wiggle, stomp, and don't forget to freeze! Shake, shake, shake your head. Shake it just like me! Shake your head fast and then shake it slow, Now it’s time to freeze! Clap, clap, clap your hands. Clap them just like me! Clap your hands fast and clap your hands slow, Now it’s time to freeze! Shrug, shrug, shrug your shoulders. Shrug your shoulders like me! Shrug them fast then shrug them slow, Now it’s time to freeze! Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle your hips. Wiggle your hips like me! Wiggle them fast then wiggle them slow, Now it’s time to freeze! Stomp, stomp, stomp your feet. Stomp your feet with me! Stomp them fast then stomp them slow, Now it’s time to freeze! 🌟 Find More Songs in the Print and Play Club Print and Play Club members can head to the PLAYlist to find even more movement songs, complete with audio and printable activities to use with your students. 👉 Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast! Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier. Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com
