A movement song challenging gross motor skills and inhibitory control.
FOCUS AREAS: [coordination] [reflexes] [crossing the midline] [active listening] [inhibitory control] [vestibular system]
Source: Unknown
One song, many ways:
- Ask the children, "what movement would you like to make next?" Have them incorporate their own ideas.
- The “STOP!” part is open to improvisation - where can we put our hands next on our bodies?
- For all ages: Make it as simple or as complex as you would like depending on your age group.
- Use either scarves (toddlers) to mimic the horses reigns, or tapping sticks (preschool and beyond) to let the children try to mimic your demonstrated galloping beat.
Lyrics:
Oh gallop away, oh gallop away,
Oh gallop away, today today.
Oh gallop away, oh gallop away,
And STOP with your hands on your [body part]
