Warm Up Dance Activities for Nursery

Pairs travel together then create animal shapes when music stops

Teacher leads simple rhythm patterns for children to copy, developing timing and listening skills

Children dance freely then run to corners to interpret picture cards with creative movements

Children dance freely then run to corners to interpret pictures through movement

Children dance freely then run to corners with pictures to create movements inspired by the images

Children dance freely then quickly move to themed corners when music stops

Children dance to music then rush to themed corners to perform creative movements

Children dance to music then run to corners with picture prompts to create original movements

Children dance freely then freeze in different body levels when music stops

Children lie down as sleeping jungle animals and wake up to move around when their animal is called

Children dance freely then run to corners with pictures to create matching movements

Animal-themed stretches with relaxation and reflection to calm bodies and minds

Children dance freely then freeze in high, medium, or low positions when music stops

Storytelling warm-up using Mr Men characters to practice different movement patterns and body positions

Gentle stretching using nature imagery to engage children in flexibility and relaxation

Children learn and practice four classic nursery rhyme actions with counting and rhythm

Teacher-led dynamic warm-up using nursery rhyme music with animal movements and fundamental movement patterns

Partners travel together and create letter shapes with their bodies when music stops

Partners travel together to music then create letter shapes with their bodies when music stops

Children move freely to music then respond to picture stimuli in different corners when music stops

Children interpret different seasons through movement, starting and ending in a 'box' position

Children dance freely then run to corners to show seasonal movements when music stops

Teacher-led dynamic warm-up using themed movements to develop fundamental motor skills

Energising warm-up using weather-themed music with fundamental movement patterns