Mario Brain Break: Freeze Dance & Spot It!

This brain break is a fun way to get kids moving and engaged. It combines elements of freeze dance, spot it, and just dance, all with a Super Mario theme. The video is perfect for classroom teachers, PE teachers, and parents looking for a fun and engaging activity for kids.

How to Play

To play, you will need a video of Mario dancing (there are many available online). You will also need some music that is upbeat and fun. Here are the steps:

1. Play the Mario dance video and have the kids dance along.
2. When the music stops, the kids freeze in a Mario-themed pose.
3. The teacher or parent can call out a Mario character or item (e.g., “Luigi,” “Goomba,” “Star”).
4. The kids who are frozen in a pose that matches the called-out character or item stay in the game. The others are out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until there is one winner.

Variations

Here are some variations on the game:

• Instead of calling out a character or item, you can call out a color or shape. For example, you could say “Red” or “Circle.”
• You can have the kids freeze in different Mario-themed poses. For example, you could have them freeze in a jumping pose, a running pose, or a spinning pose.
• You can use a different Mario-themed song or video.

Benefits

This brain break has many benefits for kids, including:

• It gets kids moving and active.
• It helps kids to develop their listening skills.
• It helps kids to develop their coordination and balance.
• It helps kids to learn about Mario characters and items.

Tips

Here are some tips for playing this brain break:

• Make sure the music is loud enough for the kids to hear.
• Make sure the kids have enough space to move around.
• Be creative with the characters and items you call out.
• Have fun!

Conclusion

This brain break is a fun and engaging way to get kids moving and learning. It’s a great way to break up the day and get kids excited about Mario. So give it a try and see how much fun your kids have!