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These quick and easy winter brain breaks are for children the ages of 5-11. Some of the activities can be used with preschoolers. The winter brain breaks can be used at home or at school too!
The first one is my favorite, and it’s super simple. You don’t need any props, and you can use this at the drop of a hat when you need it. It’s called Snowman Says, and it’s just like Simon Says.
I also made a google slides presentation that you can pull up and have the kids play the game. They can even rearrange the slides to change the flow of the game too!
You’ll need a list of actions, preferably related to building a snowman. Pretend you’re building one and use actions that mimic that process. Alternatively, you can download a printable list of actions with instructions for the game. (GET THE FREEBIE)
If many kids sit down early, it reduces the effectiveness of the activity. Instead, let them:
Once the snowman is built:
If you’re short on time, skip “Snowman Says” and directly guide students through building a snowman with actions. Keep it quiet and efficient.
After completing the snowman, you can use some of the other snowman and winter themed movement song or continue to do some actions with the snowmen.
Turn on some fun dance music and call out directions like;
JUMP, STOMP, SPIN, CLAP, MARCH, HOP, SLIDE, SHAKE, WIGGLE, JUMPING JACKS.
Use the word FREEZE for students to pause.
Then use the story lines:
Oh no! here comes the sun!
Melt like the snowman
Time to get back to work!
Your students will love playing this game! It’s easy to play and can keep them moving during your indoor recess times or for a “fun” Friday activity.
Looking for some winter brain breaks? How about some drama and indoor recess activities?
These winter brain breaks will energize your elementary students with in engaging and creative winter themed focused brain break activities.
Re-build your classroom community after the break.
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This activity can be paired with a song called “Build a Snowman,” available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. The video demonstrates the actions: rolling snowballs, stacking them, and adding features.
Students can follow along with the video to build a snowman.
The song “Build a Snowman” can be found on any of your favorite music channels.
Here are the lyrics:
Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Let’s roll , ROLL, roll that snow!
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First we’ll make a snowball big and round.
Roll and roll it all over the ground.
To make him taller we’ll roll the next one smaller.
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
2 Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Let’s roll , ROLL, roll that snow!
Be sure to make his head just right.
Ad a hat to block the bright sunlight.
2 eyes, a nose and a great big smile so bright.
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
3 Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Come on evry’body let’s build a snowman!
Let’s roll , ROLL, roll that snow!
Let’s put some black boots on his feet.
2 mittens for hands and a scarf look neat.
Some big black buttons down his chest looks best.
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
Let’s roll and roll that snow!
This song is found on all your favorite music channels and on the Sing Play Create Kids Music Channel.
It’s also a resource in the TpT and Shop! SHOP LINK
This is a short, fun movement activity:
The song can be found on any of your favorite music channels.
The brain break video is on the Sing Play Create Kids Music Channel.
It’s also a resource in the TpT and Shop! SHOP LINK
This song combines movement and directional cues:
Additional section:
This song is found on all your favorite music channels and on the Sing Play Create Kids Music Channel.
It’s also a resource in the TpT LINK and Shop! SHOP LINK
This song is found on all your favorite music channels and on the Sing Play Create Kids Music Channel.
It’s also a resource in the TpT LINK and Shop LINK!
Here’s another quick and easy winter brain break that’s like a snowball fight. Use bean bags, recycled paper, balls, “Koosh” Balls.
“Snowballs Everywhere” is a flexible activity song you can use in any classroom.
Students can toss sitting at their desks, standing in a circle or around the room. It’s easy to use in any classroom too.
The lyrics go like this:
Snowballs here! Snowballs there!
We’re tossing snowballs everywhere!
Tossing them high! Tossing them low!
We’re tossing snowballs look at ‘em go!
Now toss!
Snowballs here! Snowballs there!
We’re tossing snowballs everywhere!
Tossing them left! Tossing them right!
We’re tossing snowballs day and night!
Now toss!
Snowballs here! Snowballs there!
We’re tossing snowballs everywhere!
Tossing them around! Tossing on the ground!
We’re tossing snowballs without a sound!
Now toss!
Snowballs here! Snowballs there!
We’re tossing snowballs everywhere!
Tossing them over! Tossing them under!
We’re tossing snowballs before it’s summer!
This song is found on all your favorite music channels and on the Sing Play Create Kids Music Channel.
It’s also a resource in the TpT LINK and Shop LINK!
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Hi there! I’m Sandra, one of the authors behind Sing Play Create. My goal is to provide teachers with interactive resources and activities to improve the effectiveness of their teaching and enhance student learning.
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