Preschool Movement Activity – Streamer Rhyme

Spark movement imagination for preschoolers with this action rhyme about crepe paper streamers. Full of movement and language concepts, this read aloud rhyme launches preschoolers into playful streamer movement that is fun and full of fitness. The last line of the rhyme poses preschoolers with a creative movement challenge to explore streamer movement using their own ideas. After reading the rhyme, give preschoolers a few minutes to explore on their own, then play music to watch preschoolers explore more with streamers.

Action Rhyme Preparation

Crepe Paper Streamers - Cut or tear paper streamers to a length of approximately 18 inches.

Preschooler Space Requirements - Preschoolers start by holding a streamer in one hand. Preschoolers should stand apart from one another to allow room for movement.

Reading - Slowly read instructions out loud to preschoolers. Pause in between lines to allow preschoolers to listen and follow directions.

Read Aloud Instructions

Wave your streamer way up high

Wave it so very low

Wave your streamer fast

Wave it super slow

Shake your streamer over your foot

Shake it over your head

Wiggle your streamer near something blue

Wiggle it near something red

Wave your streamer under your legs

Flutter it under your chin

Move your streamer up and down

As you slowly spin

Stop the spinning

Choose your own special way

To dance with your steamer

How does it want to play?

by Kelly Pfeiffer

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