Since then, I have collected small ways to make the songs even more enjoyable and funny.
I call these Super Simple Hacks.
Especially when done in a Freeze Dance style.
Play the song while doing the actions.
Several times during the song, pause the music.
The students and teacher, Freeze.
This in itself is hilarious.
Choose the right moment to freeze,when your face or body is in a strange position.
Super Simple Hack 1: Take an extra long pause while freezing and scratch your nose.
(Super Simple Songs 1) Does this song really need a HACK?
Im still exploring ways to do the songs.
One step, two steps, three steps forward.
One step, two steps, three steps back.
For a childrens song it rocks!
Super Simple Hack 3: Hide small animal cards around the room.
When they hear the animal sound, have the kids go find the hidden animal card.
Seven Steps(Super Simple Songs 1) The simplest of simple songs and a classic.
There are many ways to do the movements and customize the song.
Check around and invent different ways.
Super Simple hack 4: Moon walk backwards like Michael Jackson holding his hat.
and shout like Michael.
Singing and dancing while counting bananas to 20.
At the end of the song, you eat an imaginary banana.
Super Simple Hack 5: Do the song twice.
The second time instead of eating the banana at the end, pretend to stick it in your ear!
Bob Pensak has been living and teaching English in Okazaki, Japan, for ten years.
This April he started his own school Bobs English with his wife and three year old son.
He has been entertaining children with magic since he was 13 years old.
Check out his blog,Bobs Frog, for more teaching tips.
