3.3y–5y10 minMusicFamily timeChore time

Song & Dance Menu

A quick choose-and-repeat music game where your child practises recalling familiar song parts and a simple action sequence, building a small repertoire over time.

What you'll need

Essentials

  • a way to sing or play 2–3 familiar songs (your voice or a phone/tablet)
  • a small clear space to move safely

Nice to have

  • paper + pen (to draw a quick 'menu')
  • a scarf/tea towel (for dance moves)
  • a 2-minute timer (optional)

Movement level: mild

What you'll do

The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

What it practices

Where it comes from

Source
Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
License
Open Government Licence v3.0
Attribution
© Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct

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