This post will help you learn a simple winter scarf movement song. I’m using the song “SNOWFLAKE, SNOWFLAKE” that’s sung to the tune of Twinkle little star with some original lyrics.
This activity is best for Preschool, Kindergarten -through 2nd grades.
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TEACHING STEPS
I’m going to go through the steps I take to teach this scarf movement song.
You’ll want to use a recording of the song so that you save your singing voice.
“SNOWFLAKE, SNOWFLAKE” is found on all the music listening services.
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First I’ll teach the lyrics by singing the song and having the students pat the beat.
Then I’ll have them clap the rhythms.
Next we’ll sing the song together.
Then I’ll listen as they sing the song.
Now we’re ready to do the HAND ACTIONS!
You can purchase this song with and without literacy activities. It will make your teaching easier to use the music tracks and video sing along.
Winter Action Song & Poem “Snowflake, Snowflake” : Literacy Activities TPT LINK
HAND ACTIONS
When teaching the hand actions it’s important to go slow and line by line.
This is a wonderful activity for developing eye hand coordination, fine motor skills and listening and responding skills.
Here are the hand actions to the “Snowflake, Snowflake” Song
WIGGLE FINGERS HIGH TO LOW
Snowflake, snowflake floating free
TWIRL FINGERS AROUND AND POINT TO SELF
Twirl around and dance with me.
TAP HEAD-TAP TOES
Touch my head and touch my toes.
WAVE ACROSS AND TAP NOSE
Brush my face and kiss my nose.
WIGGLE FINGERS HIGH TO LOW
Snowflake, snowflake floating free
TWIRL FINGERS AROUND AND POINT TO SELF
Twirl around and dance with me.
Watch the video to see how these hand actions look.
SCARF MOVEMENT
Now students are ready for scarf movement actions.
Each action can be done four times except at the end when you toss it in the air.
Again, take your time and go line by line.
Don’t worry if the actions aren’t done perfectly, the children are having fun and exercising!
If using this scarf movement activity with younger children, then you’ll want to let them choose their own scarf movement, or use only 1 or 2 of the actions.
CRISS CROSS
Snowflake, snowflake floating free
TWIRL– WIGGLE
Twirl around and dance with me.
TAP HEAD-TAP TOES
Touch my head and touch my toes.
WAVE-POP
Brush my face and kiss my nose.
CRISS CROSS
Snowflake, snowflake floating free
TWIRL – WIGGLE and TOSS in the air!
Twirl around and dance with me.
GET THE RESOURCE
![Scarf Movement Song “Snowflake, Snowflake”](https://www.singplaycreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/0758_1-630x630.jpg)
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Here are some fun music and movement activities that go with this scarf movement song.
Snowman Literacy Activities and Song “Hey Mr. Snowman” ELA & Movement Song: TPT LINK
Penguin Scarf Activity Video, Brain Break for PE, MUSIC, MOVEMENT: TPT LINK
Winter Body Percussion Steady Beat Play Along Activities: TPT LINK
I’m hoping your students will enjoy the “Snowflake, Snowflake” scarf movement song.
Let’s Move and Learn with Music!
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