Elementary Library

Movement & Music Resources

Elementary Library

Jbrary Classic songs and fingerplays from two public children’s librarians. Typically 30 seconds - 2 minutes long. Many options to use scarves, shakers, and other manipulatives. Excellent for K-1.

Laurie Berkner Songs with child-friendly tunes and repetitive lyrics that lend themselves well to action. Typically 2.5-5 minutes long. Favorites include: “We are the Dinosaurs”, “I Really Love to Dance”, “I Know a Chicken”, “The Goldfish Song”, “Rocketship Run”, “The Airplane Song”, “Boots”, “Monster Boogie”, and more.

Jim Gill Action songs with child-friendly tunes and repetitive lyrics that tell you what to do. Typically 1-3 minutes long. Excellent for K-2. Favorites include: “The Silly Dance Contest”, “Bouncing, Hopping, and Jumping”, “Shakin’ Everywhere”, “Hands are for Clapping”, “Bananas”, “Jump Up, Turn Around”, and more.

Danny Go! Songs, games, and brain breaks that get students moving, playing, and grooving. Typically 3-5 minutes long. Excellent for grades K-3. Favorites include: “The Floor is Lava”, “The Wiggle Song”, “The Animal Dance Game”, and more.

GoNoodle Songs, games, meditations, call and repeat, KidzBop, and brain breaks. Can create classes to chart progress and earn rewards. Excellent for grades K-5. Typically 2-10 minutes long. Too many favorites to include!

The Kiboomers Freeze dances and action songs. Excellent for grades K-2. Typically 1-2 minutes long. Favorite include: “Party Freeze Dance”, “Floor is Lava”, “Hurry Hurry Drive the Firetruck”

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