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2013 KAHPERD ConventionEmporia State University

November 7-8, 2013

Let’s Get Quackin’…And other fun routines

Kathy WagnerWichita Collegiate School, Wichita, KS,

phone 316-771-2207Email: [email protected]

School blog: http://wcsecpe.blogspot.com/Past routines available under professional development link on my blog.

"Firework" by Katy Perry

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Formation: Students scattered or rowsIntro: Stand in place, bounce knees and blow quackers during first 16 fast counts, Stop blowing quackers on last 16 counts but keep bouncing knees to beat

Lyrics Actions

Part AFlap those feathers Elbows bent in like duck wings - flap 8 cts fastShake your tail Shake bottom 8 cts - keep arms in wing positionWaddle here 4 step to the right diagonal - 8 cts - keep arms in wing positionWaddle there 4 step to the left diagonal - 8 cts - keep arms in wing positionFloat on water Step R foot to stride, arms out at sides, circle hips 2x, 8 ctsFly into the blue Arms out at sides and move like bird wings 2x, 4 cts each, Now there's only Step forward with R foot and pivot turn to left to face rear, 4 ctsOne thing left Step forward with R foot and pivot turn to left to face front, 4 ctsThat every R Lunge forward, push both hands up in air on lunge & flex wrists - 2

cts duck must Bring R foot back to feet together position, pull arms in to chest level - 2

ctsdo…What's that? L Lunge forward, push both hands up in air on lunge & flex wrists - 2 cts

Bring L foot back to feet together position, pull arms in to palms up when itsays "What's that?"

Part B (Chorus)Let's get quackin' Step R (2 fast cts), Cross L foot over R (2 fast cts) - *prepare to use

quackerQuack quack Jump feet together and quack two times - 4 fast countsLet's get quackin' Step L (2 fast cts), Cross R foot over L (2 fast cts) Quack quack Jump feet together and quack two times - 4 fast countsLet's get quackin' for a little luck

Let's get quackin' Step R (2 fast cts), Cross L foot over R (2 fast cts) - *prepare to use quacker

Quack quack Jump feet together and quack two times - 4 fast countsQuack quack quackin' Step L (2 fast cts), Cross R foot over L (2 fast cts) Quack quack Jump feet together and quack two times - 4 fast countsYou gotta quack if you want to Walk 7 steps (2 cts each) in circle R, feet together & quack on step 8be a duck, Yeah!

Instrum. & dialogue for 16 cts - bounce knees to beat of music

Repeat Part A

Repeat Part B (Chorus)

Instrum. & dialogue for 80 cts.

Pretending to play trumpet - walk forward R, L, R, feet together on ct. 4

Pretending to play trumpet - walk backward L, R, L, feet together on ct. 4

Play trumpet- 1/4 turn - face right and walk R, L, R, feet together on ct. 4Play trumpet- walk backward L, R, L, feet together on ct. 4*Continue above pattern until you have faced all four walls

Repeat Part B (Chorus) - facing frontNote: on last line of this chorus the circle R will have only 4 steps instead of 7and there will be no quack

Repeat Part B (Chorus)

Repeat Part B (Chorus)Note:on last line of chorus the circle R will have 7 steps & freeze on 8 (blow quacker, wiggle wings and bottom)

From the CD “Teenage Dream” (Song available on I-tunes)Sparkle Wand Routine choreographed by Kathy Wagner

Wichita Collegiate School, Wichita, KS

Students in scatter position – Intro: Wait 16 counts with sparkle wands down at sides twirling in small circles.

I mirror the students when I do this routine with them.

Part 1

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag March R.L – 8x fast

Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Sticks above head, sway R,L-4x-2 cts eachDo you ever feel, feel so paper thin March R.L – 8x fastLike a house of cards, one blow from caving in? Sticks above head, sway R,L-4x-2 cts each

Do you ever feel already buried deep six feet under? Alternately swing sticks fwd/bkwd R.L-8x-

2 cts each (like cross country skiing) allScream but no one seems to hear a thing the way till the word “thing”Do you know that there's still a chance for you Twirl sparkle wands fast in front of body 'Cause there's a spark in you? You just gotta… like pinwheels – 16x

… ignite the light and let it shine Jog around room. Start with wands by sideJust own the night like the 4th of July and raise them up out at sides till they are

above head. Be back in home position on

the word “4th” and pull sticks straight into

shoulders on the word “July”Chorus

'Cause, baby, you're a fire Freeze position until the word “fire” then raise wand R,L,R, (1 ct each), then pull

sticks straight into shoulders – total 4 ctsWork Raise both sticks above head and shake for 2 cts then pull back down to shoulders

for 2 cts

Come on, show 'em what you're Freeze position until the word “what” then raise wand R,L,R, (1 ct each), then pull

sticks straight into shoulders – total 4 cts

worth Raise both sticks above head and shake for 2 cts then pull back down to shoulders

for 2 ctsMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh" On “Oh”, move sticks above head in an arc

from R to L emphasize each “Oh”, hold 3rd “Oh”As you shoot across the sky-y-y On “Sky”, move sticks above head in an arc

from L to R emphasize each “y” hold 3rd “y”

Baby, you're a firework Repeat all CHORUS actions listed aboveCome on, let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

You don't have to feel like a wasted space Repeat all PART 1 actions listed aboveYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will glowAnd when it's time you'll know You just gotta…

…ignite the light and let it shine This is the jog around room partJust own the night like the 4th of July

Chorus Repeat all CHORUS actions listed above

'Cause, baby, you're a fireworkCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Part 2

Boom, boom, boom Arms beat down like on a drum R,L,REven brighter than the moon, moon, moon On “moon”, both arms go out to side, then

cross overhead, then back out to sideIt's always been inside of you, you, you On “you”, arms beat down R,L,R like drumAnd now it's time to let it through-ough-ough On “through”, both arms go out to side, then cross overhead, then back out to sideChorus'Cause, baby, you're a firework Repeat all CHORUS actions listed aboveCome on, show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a fireworkCome on, let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe


cross overhead, then back out to side


cross overhead, then back out to side

After last “moon”, raise wands above head and shake

How to Make the Sparkle Wands for the Katy Perry “Firework” Routine

These are simple wands that, when shaken, give the look of fireworks bursting into the air. They are also perfect for routines to patriotic songs like “God Bless the USA,” by Lee Greenwood, or “Coming to America,” by Neil Diamond.

When making the sparkle wands, I used two things - different colors of Christmas tinsel bought at Hobby Lobby (this tinsel was thin). I’ve also used wider tinsel from the bottoms of those

mylar banners that hang down from doorways or ceilings. (You can buy them in packages at Party City.) I just cut all the mylar tinsel off of the banner and used it in my wands.

To make the wands –1. Put several strands of tinsel together and lay them out flat. However many strands you use decides the thickness of the wand. Remember, it will fold in half and double the thickness when you are done.

2. Take a pipe cleaner and run it the opposite direction under the tinsel.

3. Bring the two ends of the pipe cleaner together and start twisting it tightly down by the tinsel. (You can even place a little bit of hot glue on the pipe cleaner under the tinsel to help hold the tinsel in.) Keep twisting the pipe cleaner until it is entirely twisted together and looks like one piece.

4. Take the cardboard tube and place some hot glue down inside the tube. (I used one of the round tubes that are on the bottom of hangars that come from the cleaners. I asked parents and teachers for them.)

5. Stick the pipe cleaner down inside the tube where the hot glue is and hold it there. Make sure the pipe cleaner is all the way down as far as it will go. NOTE: The cardboard tubes are getting hard to find so I went to Lowe’s and found some ¼ inch plastic tubing called PEX in the plumbing department. It was 30” long so I cut it into three 10” pieces. The hot glue and twisted pipe cleaner will still go down inside the tube but it is a tight fit. So, when making these, get the hot glue inside the tube and push the pipe cleaner down quickly. It actually helps to cut a couple of inches off the end of the pipe cleaner before putting it down inside the tube.

6. Let the wands set for a while before using them.

7. The cardboard wands will last longer if you tell the students to grab more in the middle of the wands instead of the ends. If shaken too hard at the ends, the wands will snap and the cardboard tube will break. This should not be a problem is you use the firm plastic tubing.

8. If you cannot get enough cardboard tubes and do not have the funds to buy the plastic tubing, try cutting the cardboard tubes you have in half right from the beginning. The shorter wands will work fine. You may have to cut off the pipe cleaner if it sticks out the bottom of the shortened cardboard tube.

Students face the teacher and are told to sign with the hand that feels the most comfortable to them. The teacher should do the same. Even if most children are right handed, the teacher should sign with her dominant hand.The teacher may mirror the students in direction of body movements but should maintain the same signing hand.

INSTRUMENTAL INTRO. ACTIONSWait 8 cts feeling the beat of the musicNext 16 cts 2 step R, L, R, L- move arms (dig) in direction of steps and clap on all

counts 4 Next 8 cts - (2 cts. each move)

Heels in front R, together, L, together, R, together, L, together (clap when together)

Next 8 cts Rock side to side R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L - push down with palms side to side on each rock

LYRICS BEGINA told B and B told C Four step to the right signing all letters as they are said (8 cts)I'll meet you at the top Reach R hand over head on "meet" and L hand over head on "top" (4

cts)Of the coconut tree Wave hands above head R,L,R, starting on "coconut" (4 cts - hold last

R)Whee said D Both arms move around and down to the left and back up to top

ending inthe sign language letter "D" with the signing hand only (4 cts)

To E, F, G Standing in place, sign E, F, G as they are said (4cts) I'll beat you to the top Reach R hand over head on "beat" and L hand over head on "top" (4

cts)Of the coconut tree Wave hands above head R,L,R, starting on "coconut" (4 cts - hold last

R)Chicka Chicka Stand in place for these two very fast words (2 cts)Boom Boom Fast jog R as R fist pumps down, Fast jog L as L fist pumps down

(2cts)(clap clap) (Do 2 fast claps)Will there be Stand in place for these very fast words (2 cts)Enough room? Fast jog R as R fist pumps down, Fast jog L as L fist pumps down

(2cts)(clap clap) (Do 2 fast claps)Here comes H up the coconut tree

Four step to the left signing the letter H as it moves up in front 4x (8 cts)

And I, and J Stand in place, sign I and J as they are said (4cts) And tag along K Stand in place, sign K as it starts by the hip and moves up 3x (4 cts)All on their way Reach R hand over head on "all" and L hand over head on "way" (4

cts)up the coconut tree Wave hands above head R,L,R, starting on "coconut" (4 cts - hold last

R)Chicka Chicka Stand in place for these two very fast words (2 cts)Boom Boom Fast jog R as R fist pumps down, Fast jog L as L fist pumps down


(2cts)(clap clap) (Do 2 fast claps)Look who's coming Place R hand above eyes and look R (2cts) and L (2 cts) It's L, M, N, O, P Stand in place and quickly sign L, M, N, O, P (4 cts)And Q, R, S Stand in place and quickly sign Q, R, S (4 cts)And T, U, V Stand in place and quickly sign T, U, V (4 cts)Chicka Chicka Stand in place for these two very fast words (2 cts)Boom Boom Fast jog R as R fist pumps down, Fast jog L as L fist pumps down


(2cts)(clap clap) (Do 2 fast claps)Still more W Sign "W" 3x to the R while tapping R heel 3x and step together (4cts)(echo) Still more W Continue using dom. hand and sign "W" 3x on the L while tapping L

heel 3x and step feet together(4 cts)

And X, Y, Z Stand in place and sign X, Y, Z as the letters are saidThe whole alphabet Reach R hand over head on "whole" and L hand over head on "bet" (4

cts)Up the Hold hands above headOh, no!

Shake hands down in front of body from high to low (8 cts)

Chicka Chicka Walk forward R, L in a wide stride pumping both fist down R, L (2 cts)(clap clap) (Clap 2x slow)Boom Boom Jump up and down 2x while pounding fists 2x downward (2cts)(clap clap) (Clap 2x slow)Instrumental - (12 cts) Walk 12 steps in a small individual circle to the R - end facing front

(12 cts)Instrumental & words - (24 cts)

2 step R,L,R L,R, L - move arms (dig) in direction of steps and clap on all counts 4 -yell out "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" each time it is said on the two steps to the left

Instrumental & words - (8cts) Heels in front R, together, L, together, R, together, L, together (clap when together)

Boom Boom Rock side to side R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L - push down with palms side to side on each rock

Instrumental ending Jump up 1x, on landing push fist downward and yell "Boom" (1ct)At this point, I cut the music at 1:58 because the rest is instrumental and quite lengthyOption for extra music at end of dance - lay sign language alphabet cards around on floor behind the group of children and have them move around to the various cards and do the hand position for each letter.

"Thankful" by Josh Groban, from the CD “Noel”

Parachute Routine choreographed by Kathy Wagner, Wichita Collegiate School, Wichita, KSA video of this routine can be viewed on my blog archive at: http://kwphysicaleducation.blogspot.com/

(Intro –instrumental - 8 piano chords – 16 cts)

Somedays we forget to (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and sway R, L, R, L – 2 cts each sway – 8 ctslook around us (8 cts) Walk R 8 steps with L hand on parachute and R arm out straight at side – 8 ctsSomedays we can't see the (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and sway R, L, R, L – 2 cts each sway – 8 ctsjoy that surrounds us (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and walk into the center 3 steps, stop, then back 3 steps – 8 cts

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..So caught up inside ourselves (8 cts) Shake parachute low to the ground – 8 cts

..We take when we should give. So for (8 cts) Shake parachute harder – 8 cts

tonight we pray for (8 cts) Raise parachute into air into an umbrella position and start 2 full turns..What we know can be. And on this (8cts) Finish the second full turn, letting go with one hand, turning and re-grasping – let parachute sink to floorday we hope for (8 cts) Raise parachute into air to umbrella position and walk in 3 steps to a mushroom position and stop..What we still can't see. It’s up to (8 cts) Walk back out and let parachute sink to floor

us to be the change and (8 cts) Raise parachute into air to umbrella and bring it down quickly to floor and kneel on outside (dome)even though we all can still do more (8 cts) Do “oceans and waves” – One side pushes down on parachute for 2 cts and other side follows for 2 cts..There's so much to be thankful (8 cts) Continue “oceans and waves” – 8x total for 16 cts (May be more if kids go too fast – it’s OK) for. (8 cts) Stand up and pull parachute back to ready position

Look beyond ourselves there’s (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and sway R, L, R, L – 2 cts each sway – 8 ctsso much sorrow (8 cts) Walk R 8 steps with L hand on parachute and R arm out straight at side – 8 ctsIt's way too late to say I’ll (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and sway R, L, R, L – 2 cts each sway – 8 ctscry tomorrow (8 cts) Face parachute, hold with both hands and walk into the center 3 steps, stop, then back 3 steps – 8 cts

Each of us must find our truth (8 cts) Shake parachute low to the ground – 8 cts..It's so long overdue So for (8 cts) Shake parachute harder – 8 cts

tonight we pray for (8 cts) Raise parachute into air into an umbrella position and start 2 full turns..What we know can be and every (8 cts) Finish the second full turn, letting go with one hand, turning and re-grasping – let parachute sink to floorday we hope for (8cts) Raise parachute into air to umbrella position and walk in 3 steps to a mushroom position and stop..What we still can't see It’s up to (8cts) Walk back out and let parachute sink to floor

us to be the change and (8 cts) Raise parachute into air to umbrella and bring it down quickly to floor and kneel on outside (dome)even though we all can still do more (8 cts) Do “timber” – All children bend elbows and fall forward on the parachute at the same time – pat air out..There's so much to be thankful (8 cts) Sit up quickly and pull parachute back tightly to lap with legs underneath parachute for. (4 cts) Everyone sitting up and prepared for situps

Even with our differences (4 cts) Lay down for 2 cts and situp for 2 ctsThere is a place we're all connected (4 cts) Lay down for 2 cts and situp for 2 ctsEach of us can find each other's light (12 cts) Lay down for 2 cts and situp for 2 cts – 2 more times – then stand up quickly

(instrumental) - 32 cts and hold about two extra counts – (followed by the words “So for”):Raise parachute up into an umbrella position, walk in, bring parachute behind head, back, & bottom, sit down on parachute underneath – (Igloo) – 16 ctsDo “Rock and Roll” – while under parachute, place hands behind head and rock back and forth against the parachute – 8 ctsCome out quickly from underneath parachute and stand up facing parachute – 8 cts

tonight we pray for (8 cts) Raise parachute to umbrella and bring it down quickly to floor –lay on tummy & put only head under (sunflower)..What we know can be, and on this (8 cts) Lay on tummy with head under parachute and feet showing outside of parachuteday we hope for (8 cts) While under parachute, roll over to back and wiggle legs in air (spider)..What we still can't see It’s up to (8 cts) Come out from under parachute and stand up quickly, facing parachuteus to be the change, And (8 cts) Raise parachute to umbrella, walk in a step, turn to face out, lay down on stomach with only head showing (turtle)even though this world needs so much more (12 cts) slows way down – Come out quickly from underneath parachute and stand up to face parachute

..There's so much to be thankful (8 cts) (slows down) Touch parachute to toes until the word “thank” then raise parachute to knees on “ful”for (8 cts) Raise parachute to umbrella, take a step in and turn to face out, wave to audience and say “thank you”

Bring parachute down to ground and sit on it with all children underneath

“Sea Cruise” sung by Jackie EdwardsDance routine choreographed by Kathy Wagner, Wichita Collegiate School, Wichita, Kansas

A video of this routine can be viewed on my blog at http://wcsecpe.blogspot.com/2012_12_01_archive.html

(This song is available on I-tunes. This is not the original Frankie Ford version. This version is slower, making it easier for young students to master the skills. The dance can be done to the faster version. I mirror my students on the actions.)

Introduction

On ship’s horn, hold up right hand and pull down 2x like sounding a ship’s horn 2cts – hold the second pull – 6 more ctsOn ship’s horn, hold up right hand and pull down 2x like sounding a ship’s horn 2cts – hold the second pull – 6 more cts

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InstrumentalBob knees and alternately swing arms R and L, forward and back, 2 cts each for a 32 ct total

Part 1Old Man Rhythm is-a in my shoes – 8 cts Tap both feet down to ground and point at toes with both hands – 4xIt's no use sittin' here singin' the blues – 8 cts Bob up and down, hands clasped low – 4 xSo be my guest, you've got nothin' to lose – 8 cts Lunge forward with R foot and reach out with R hand and pull back in on “guest”, Do 2 safe (like in baseball) arms on “nothin’ to lose”Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise? – 8 cts Point to self with R thumb then L thumb -2 cts each, Make 2 wave actions

away from body on “sea cruise”

ChorusWhoo-ee, whoo-ee baby – 8 cts Both arms reach up to the R and pull in 4xWhoo-ee, whoo-ee baby – 8 cts Both arms reach up to the L and pull in 4xWhoo-ee, whoo-ee baby – 8 cts Hit thighs 2x, Clap 2x, hand jive (hands over under 2x for 2 cts each)Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise? – 8 cts Point to self with R thumb then L thumb -2 cts each, Make 2 wave actions

with both hands on “sea cruise”

BridgeI feel like jumpin'; baby, won't you join me, please? Pretend to jump rope slowly – 4xI don't like beggin', but now I'm on my bended knees Lunge forward with R leg 2 cts then left leg 2 cts – arms in begging position

On the word “knees”, hit both thighs 4x at 2 cts eachPart 2I gotta keep a-rockin', get my hat off the rack – 8 cts Do 4 heels in front R,LR,L - 2 cts each with arms swinging in opposition I gotta boogie-woogie like a knife's in my back – 8 cts Jog in a circle R 8 cts with arms alternately pointing down (boogie arms)So be my guest, you've got nothin' to lose – 8 cts Lunge forward with R foot and reach out with R hand and pull back in on “guest”, Do 2 safe (like in baseball) arms on “nothin’ to lose”Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise? – 8 cts Point to self with R thumb then L thumb -2 cts each, Make 2 wave actions

away from body on “sea cruise”

InstrumentalDo the swim (front crawl) R, L 8x - each arm takes 2 cts for a total of 16 ctsDo the backstroke R, L 6x - each arm takes 2 cts for a total of 12 ctsHold your nose with your R hand and raise L hand in the air – wiggle down to ground 4 cts

Bridge – Repeat 1x

Part 3I gotta keep movin', honey, I ain't lyin’ – 8 cts Do 4 kicks in front R,LR,L - 2 cts each with arms swinging in opposition My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time – 8 cts Lean back to the right diagonal and place arms over heart – Pump hands 4xSo be my guest, you've got nothin' to lose – 8 cts Lunge forward with R foot and reach out with R hand and pull back in on “guest”, Do 2 safe (like in baseball) arms on “nothin’ to lose”Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise? Point to self with R thumb then L thumb -2 cts each, Make 2 wave actions

away from body on “sea cruise”Chorus – Repeat 1x

Ending Whoo-ee, whoo-ee baby – 8 cts Music fades while you – Swim (front crawl) 4x R,L,R,L holding each action 2 cts

Put hands to mouth and yell “ALL ABOARD”

The Cowboy ABC – by Chris DemarestChange up traditional scatter square dance with some fun skills related to cowboys. Read “The Cowboy ABC, by Chris Demarest. Use some common calls but then make up skills that follow letters of the alphabet. As students are doing the skills, ask them to tell me what letter the skill (“call”) starts with. Emphasize the beginning letter of the word so that students can identify the correct letter. This book and activity are perfect for a time when you are preparing for Kansas Day, Pioneer Day, Rodeo Days, or Wild West Days. It’s also a fun and easy activity to share on a parent night.What is scatter square dance?

Scatter square dance is a fun way to introduce children to the skills of square dance without the actual structure of square dance or the need for a specific kind of music.

Children are scattered around a designated area and respond to the calls that the teacher makes. Calls can involve individuals, partners, combined groups of people, or the entire class.

Calls are randomly made and children select new partners or groups with each new call. They must do this quickly, however, by taking the person/group closest to them when the call is made. Children are encouraged to move about on their own without following each other.

If working with a large group of children, it is helpful to establish a “Lost and Found” area where children go if they cannot find someone close to them when the call is made. At the “Lost and Found” they will be able to find a friend quickly and begin the activity. As caller, you should allow partner or group skills to last longer to accommodate individuals in the “Lost and Found.” (Note: I place a cowboy hat and bandana on a stick for my “Lost and Found” and place it inside the hole at the top of a cone.)

If there is a child left without a partner: (1) the teacher may choose to temporarily partner with that student, (2) the student might use an “imaginary partner,” or (3) the student may join in with the partner/group closest to the “Lost and Found” and share the skill responsibility among all participants.

Examples of skills:

A – Allemande left – take the left hand of a partner and turn in a circleB – Bow or Curtsy to your partner

Bull stomp – place fingers above head like horns and brush one foot down and back against the floor like a bull

Horse and Buggy – one person stands behind a partner and places his hands on his partner’s shoulders and they walk. After a while, switch places.C – Circle two – hold hands with a partner and circle around (can also be done as circle four, with two circles of two joining together to make a group of four.)

Cactus balance – stop moving and balance on one foot with fingers pointed towards ceiling

Coyote Howl – get down on one knee, place hands by mouth and howlChuck Wagon bell – Do a bell jump, jumping continuously forward and back

on two feetCircle up the Wagons – Several wagon trains get together and connect to

move in a circleD – Do si do – Circle around a partner other, always keep stomach facing same way

Dust off your Chaps – brush the sides of your legs with your handsDive into the water and Duck behind a rock - from a circle four, one set of

partners makes an arch with their joined hands while the other two dip under the arch and back out – other partners do the same

Lame Dog – Hop on one footE – Elbow Swing - hook elbows with a partner and turn in a circleF – Fiddle – pretend to play a fiddle

Around the American flagpole – one person down on one knee with pointer finger in air – second person gently holds finger and walks in circle around partnerG – Guitar – pretend to play a guitar

Goodbye – Wave H – Howdy – Do a big circular wave and say Howwwwwwdy

High 5 – Give a high five to each person you pass or after completing a partner skill

Harmonica – Pretend to play Tip your Hat to a Friend – While moving about, pretend to tip your hat to a

person you are passing I – Indian teepee – Four people get together in a circle and put their right hands high into the middle to make a teepee. (This can transition into a right hand start which has students walking around in a circle with their hands in the middle.)

Independence Day – Walk and wave a pretend flag

Iron Horse – Students walk with arms moving like a train. A longer train can be made by shouting “Hook up the Cars”J – Jackrabbit Jump – Jump up and down like a rabbitK – Keep time to the music – Clap hands to the beat of the music

Kick up your heels – jump and kick heels together out to right and left sidesL – Lasso – Move arm above head in a lasso action

Longhorn – Place wide arms out to sides away from head (horns) and say “Moo”M – Meet and Greet – Shake hands and say “Hello” or “How you doing?” to each person you passN – Nighthawk – move about in a flying motion with arms extended

High Noon – Point straight up to sky with one hand and fan yourself with the other0 – Barn Owl – Hoot like an owlP – Play Piano – pretend to play piano

Play Pots and Pans – pretend to bang on pans like drumsPromenade – facing same direction, stand shoulder to shoulder with partner

– hold right hand to right hand and left hand to left hand – walkQ – Ride your Quarter Horse – gallop around the roomR – Rope a Steer – This follows the “lasso” call. Throw your rope out as if to rope a steer and pull back on the rope.

Ride em, cowboy! – Shout this out S – Slap and Tap – Slap the leg with the hand while tapping the toes of the foot

Star right or Star left – With a partner, place palms together of same hand and turn in a circle

Spurs – Do alternating heel taps on the floor in front of youSaddle up – Pretend to put foot in stirrup and mount the saddle

T – Hit the Lonesome Trail – walkTumbleweed – spin on your bottomTurn one alone – turn one quick circle and keep walking forward

U – Under the Stars – Lay down on the floor, place hands under head, and look up V – Check out the View – Place the hand above the eyes and look around

Rattlesnake Venom – Place hand on floor and wiggle it like a snake

W – Wagon Train – Several Horse and Buggies hook up together to make a longer wagon train

Washboard – pretend to wash clothes by moving both hands together up and down in front of the body

Wring the dishrag – partners hold hands and turn a complete circle bringing their hands over their heads without releasing handsX – Mark your spot with an X – Place arms above head and cross them to make an XY – Yell Yippee, Yahoo, or Yeehaw

Z – Get some Z’s – Lay down on the floor and pretend to sleepAsk students for their own ideas for actions for each letter of the alphabet. They

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Reading Rocks! (from the CD Reading Rocks! By Johnette Downing – also available on I-Tunes)

A simple dance routine choreographed by Kathy Wagner and inspired by the Early Childhood librarian, Suzanne Mattix

Wichita Collegiate School, Wichita, KS, Email: [email protected]

Roll on in to the library ‘cause Step to side R,L,R, feet together, while rolling arms in front of body - 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsRoll on in to the library ‘cause Step to side L.R,L, feet together, while rolling arms in front of body – 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts

Whoooooaaa Walk R in a small circle R,L,R,L at 2cts each with train arms to face front againReading Rocks! Bring both fists in to shoulders on “Reading” and up to “V” on “Rocks”, then clap 3x

Tap your toes ‘cause Tap R toes 4x (2cts each) while pointing down at toes with R pointer fingerReading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsTap your toes ‘cause Tap L toes 4x (2cts each) while pointing down at toes with L pointer fingerReading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts


Clap your hands ‘cause Clap 4x on beats 2,4,6,8 (hands go out first then clap)

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Reading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsClap your hands ‘cause Clap 4x on beats 2,4,6,8 (hands go out first then clap)Reading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts


Boogie Down ‘cause Step to side R,L,R, feet together, while alternately pointing down to floor - 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsBoogie down ‘cause Step to side L,R,L, feet together, while alternately pointing down to floor - 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts


Instrumental: Hit thighs 4x with both hands (Repeat entire sequence 3x)Clap hands together 4xHand jive over 2x and under 2xFace hands towards face like reading a book and move them R 2 cts then

L 2 cts

Roll on in to the library ‘cause Step to side R,L,R and feet together while rolling arms in front of body - 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsRoll on in to the library ‘cause Step to side L.R,L and feet together while rolling arms in front of body – 8 ctsReading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts

Whoooooaaa Walk R in a small circle R,L,R,L at 2cts each with train arms to face front againReading Rocks! Yeah Yeah Bring both fists in to shoulders on “Reading” and up to “V” on “Rocks”, then clap 3xWhoooooaaa Walk R in a small circle R,L,R,L at 2cts each with train arms to face front againReading Rocks! Rocks Rocks Bring both fists in to shoulders on “Reading” and up to “V” on “Rocks”, then clap 3x

Reading Rocks! Reading Rocks! Stomp R foot 2x to side while pumping R fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp R,L,R, together- 8ctsReading Rocks! Stomp L foot 2x to side while pumping L fist in air 2x – 4 cts, stomp L, R,L, together -8 cts

Step forward with R foot, raise both hands above head and shake them high

On very last note (which takes a while) pull both arms down and in like reading a b

"Stronger" by Kelly ClarksonHands Weights Routine

Intstrumental Intro - 16 cts total Wait 8 fast counts

2 shoulder rolls feet together 4 cts each

You know the bed feels warmer 8 slow flys with slight bent knees (but not knee bends)Sleeping here aloneYou know I dream in colorAnd do the things I want

You think you got the best of me 9 front bicep curls with bend knees and straightenThink you've had the last laughBet you think that everything good is goneThink you left me broken downThink that I'd come running backBaby you don't know me, cause you're dead wrongWhat doesn't kill you makes you

Stronger 8 biceps “strong arms” with lunge forward R,L,R,LStand a little taller slow (each action is 4 cts each)Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm aloneWhat doesn't kill you makes a fighterFootsteps even lighterDoesn't mean I'm over cause you're goneWhat doesn't kill you makes you…

Stronger, stronger 8 side lunges slow R,L,R,L…. with triceps hinge to Just me, myself and I sides and pull inWhat doesn't kill you makes you strongerStand a little tallerDoesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone

You heard that I was starting over with someone new 8 cuff out and in (arms in L position) with

knee lifts R,L,R,L,

They told you I was moving on over you 8 small chest press forward with both

weights, knee lifts R,L,R,L

You didn't think that I'd come back 8 single arm lifts (cheer) with knee lifts R,L,R,LI'd come back swingingYou try to break me, but you seeWhat doesn't kill you makes you…

Stronger 8 biceps “strong arms” with lunge forward R,L,R,L Stand a little taller slow (each action is 4 cts each)Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm aloneWhat doesn't kill you makes a fighterFootsteps even lighterDoesn't mean I'm over cause you're goneWhat doesn't kill you makes you…

Stronger, stronger 8 side lunges slow R,L,R,L…. with triceps hinge toJust me, myself and I sides and pull inWhat doesn't kill you makes you strongerStand a little tallerDoesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone

Thanks to you I got a new thing started 4 slow knee bends with triceps hinge backThanks to you I'm not the broken-heartedThanks to you I'm finally thinking about me 4 slow knee bends with straight arms lift frontYou know in the end the day you left was just my Beginning 8 double toe taps side to side (R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L,) In the end... with double rap side arms (both weights at waist)What doesn't kill you makes you…

Stronger 8 biceps “strong arms” with lunge forward R,L,R,LStand a little taller slow (each action is 4 cts each)

Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm aloneWhat doesn't kill you makes a fighterFootsteps even lighterDoesn't mean I'm over cause you're goneWhat doesn't kill you makes you

Stronger, stronger 8 side lunges slow R,L,R,L…. with triceps hinge toJust me, myself and I sides and pull inWhat doesn't kill you makes you strongerStand a little tallerDoesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm aloneWhat does kill you makes you…

Stronger, stronger 8 biceps curls with alternate glutes (lift leg back)

Just me, myself and IWhat doesn't kill you makes youStronger 8 both arms press up (cheer) with march fastStand a little tallerDoesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm aloneWhen I'm…

Alone 8 double toe taps side to side (R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L,)

with double rap side arms (both weights at waist)

Ending: POSE STRONG (strong man/wo

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