Season Shakers Slides
Season Shakers
Move, Dance, and Learn about the Seasons!
AUTUMN
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
Time to Wiggle!
Shake your hands!
Shake your feet!
Shake your head!
Shake your body!
The Seasons Song
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Watch and mimic the actions!
WINTER FREEZE
How to pose:
- Shiver your body
- Hug yourself tight
- Say "Brrr!"
SPRING FREEZE
How to pose:
- Hold an umbrella
- Splat in a puddle
- Smell a flower
SUMMER FREEZE
How to pose:
- Swim with your arms
- Wipe your forehead
- Fan yourself
AUTUMN FREEZE
How to pose:
- Use a big rake
- Blow like the wind
- Fall like a leaf
Circle Time Talk
Which season was the most fun to act out?
WHY?
Season Movers Teacher Guide
Seasonal Movers
Teacher Facilitation Guide • Pre-K
Duration
30 Minutes
Objective
Demonstrate seasonal activities through movement.
Setup
Open floor space for movement.
1
The Shake-Out (5 min)
Gather students in a circle. Lead a "shake out" to prepare their bodies for movement.
Teacher Script:
"Let's get our bodies ready! Shake your hands high in the sky! Now shake them low at your toes! Can you shake your whole body like a wiggly noodle?"
2
Video & Mimicry (5 min)
Play "The Seasons Song" by Scratch Garden. Encourage students to mimic the character's actions during the seasonal verses.
Key Teaching Moments:
0:25 - General
"Every 3 months, things change. What season are we in right now?"
0:50 - Winter
"Look at his clothes! Why is he wearing a hat and boots?"
1:30 - Summer
"Look at the red line on the thermometer. Does it go UP or DOWN when it's hot?"
1:58 - Autumn
"He's wearing a costume! What holiday happens when the leaves fall?"
3
Musical Seasons (15 min)
Play the song again for a game of Freeze Dance.
- Chorus: Students march or dance in a circle.
- Verses: Pause the music. Call out the season's name.
- Freeze! Students must strike the corresponding pose (refer to Season Shakers Slides).
4
Circle Time Discussion (5 min)
Sit in a circle. Reflect on the activity.
Big Question: "Which season was the most fun to act out? Why?"
Pre-K Management Tips
Clear Boundaries
Use floor tape or carpet squares to define the "marching circle" and prevent collisions during the high-energy dance.
Visual Support
Keep the "Season Shakers Slides" visible during the game to help students remember which pose matches each season.
Seasonal Sorting Worksheet
Name: __________________________
Date: ________________
Seasonal Sorting
What should we wear and use in each season?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Draw your favorite season activity here!
Directions: Draw a line from the season on the left to the tool on the right. Then draw a picture of yourself having fun!