Twist and Shout

Learning Outcomes

Description Of Activity

1. Show your child how to move with a twist (raised bent arms rotate with torso one direction, bent legs rotate with hips in other direction).
2. Play music and start twisting with your child.
3. Call out shout! every 15-20 seconds. Each time, your child must jump straight up.
4. After landing, your child must resume twisting.
5. Try to twist low to the floor from time to time.

This activity develops coordination and balance as kids shift their weight from one foot to the other while twisting their body through a dynamic range of motion.

Variations

For a challenge, try to twist on one foot

Equipment/Material Required

Open space
Stereo equipment
Music: The Twist, Twist and Shout, Lets Twist Again, Peppermint Twist