The Penguin Song by Jack Hartmann is a super fun song for brain breaks. The Penguin Dance uses a growing pattern to teach left and right, following directions, listening skills and develops gross motor movement skills. We mirror left and right sides to make it easy to follow.
Brain research suggests that physical activity like engaging in my fun movements songs like Penguin Dance, increases a student’s ability to process and retain new material.
I think brain breaks should be fun! Parent, teachers and kids all love the Penguin Dance.
Brain Breaks including songs like the Penguin Dance help your children rejuvenate and re-focus on learning.
The Penguin Dance is on my Get on Board the Transition Train album.
www.jackhartmann.com/album/transition-songs-get-on-board-the-transition-train/
You can find this video on the Learning Rocks: Math Skills DVD. www.jackhartmann.com/dvd/educational-videos-learning-rocks-vol-1/
Penguins recorded at Tampas Lowry Park Zoo.
Educational Song Lyrics:
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see Chorus
Penguins attention, penguins begin
Right flipper
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper, Right leg
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper, Right leg, Left leg
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper, Right leg, Left leg, Head
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper, Right leg, Left leg, Head, Turn around
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Right flipper, Left flipper, Right leg, Left leg, Head, Turn around, Penguin sound
Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea
When you look at me a penguin you will see
Penguins Attention!