Looking for an exciting way to infuse movement and learning into your kindergarten classroom? The “Dinosaur Stomp” song is a fantastic, high-energy choice that I enthusiastically use every year! It’s become a classroom favorite, and when paired with a captivating book, it transforms into a dynamic lesson exploring opposites and creative body movement.
Unleashing Movement and Literacy with “Dinosaur Roar” and the Dinosaur Stomp
We begin our activity by diving into the book “Dinosaur Roar” by Paul Strickland. This book is brilliant for introducing the concept of opposites in an engaging, dinosaur-centric context. Phrases like, “Dinosaur weak, dinosaur strong. Dinosaur short, or very very long!” from the book, serve as perfect prompts for children to physically embody these contrasting ideas. Initially, we read the book together in a seated setting, next to our reading chair. Then, we revisit the book for a second reading, this time encouraging the children to get up and move! As I reread, they act out the dinosaur opposites with energetic and imaginative movements. It’s always a blast!
Following up with the Dinosaur stomp video provides a seamless and logical next step. In a subsequent lesson, we might revisit the book and actions, and then introduce the video to explore new ways to move our bodies. The repetitive actions in the “Dinosaur Stomp Song” and the catchy tune make it incredibly engaging and easy for kids to join in. If your students enjoy the Dinosaur stomp, they might also love “Fanny Pack,” another fun song by Koo Koo Kangaroo.
I hope you find these resources as enjoyable and useful as I do! What are some of your favorite videos that you use to keep your young learners excited, engaged, and full of energy? Share your go-to video links in the comments – I’m always eager to discover new ideas!
