Freeze dance

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Everyone dances while the music plays, and freezes when it stops.

Age
2+ years1–3 years, 3–6 years
Players
2+ players
Where
Indoors
Time
~10 min

You’ll need

  • Music

How to play

  1. Put some music on and let everyone dance.
  2. Stop the music suddenly; everyone freezes in whatever position they’re in.
  3. Whoever moves is in charge of the music for the next round.

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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