During the summer, we’ve switched to a weekly format again! I’m packing in between 60-120 people in a room and we are DANCING ourselves silly!
The Plan
Book
Thump, Thump, Rat-a-Tat-Tat by Gene Baer
I had the kids clap and stomp during this book which meant that I had to get very loud for everyone to hear my voice. Luckily, that’s not a problem for me. The kids did have a little trouble getting quiet as the book wound down, but since they were still engaged, I was happy.
Props
Activity Scarves!
The Playlist
Hello & How Are You? — Old Town School of Folk Music
Movin’ Groovin’ — Mr. Jon & Friends
There’s a Little Wheel A’Turning — Laurie Berkner
Wiggle Your Lah-De-Dah — Ralph Covert
Hula Hoop — Laura Doherty
Under the Sea — Georgiana Stewart
Twist and Shout — The Fresh Beat Band
Shake Hands With Friends — Ella Jenkins
How It Went
I don’t know if there’s anything sweeter than watching kids dancing to “There’s a Little Wheel A’Turning”. Our last three songs were all scarf songs. We spun our scarves in a circle for “Hula Hoop”, swam with our scarves being fish for “Under the Sea”, and did a modern twist (ha!) on a classic with the Fresh Beat Band’s cover of “Twist and Shout”. Mr. Jon & Friends has become my favorite new discovery of the summer and “Movin’ Groovin'” continues the trend of thrills from the kiddos!
(For an example of the Powerpoint and handouts that I made for each Shake, Shimmy please visit the original post.)
storytime katie 
Love your blog! Did I see where you suggested the title/author of a music CD that was specifically designed for using with the activity scarves? Looked through previous entries and couldn’t find the title. If so, would love the title again…thank you!
Johnette Downing has a CD called THE SECOND LINE: SCARF ACTIVITY SONGS. It’s a good one!