RING AROUND THE DANCER: Fun K-2 Field Day, Camp, Gym Game
Get ready for smiles, movement, and nonstop fun with RING AROUND THE DANCER – a Super Fun K-2 Field Day, Camp, Recess, or Gym Game!
Ring Around the Dancer
This easy-to-set-up, high-energy activity is perfect for getting your K-2 kids active, engaged, and expressing themselves through dance.
Students will have a blast forming a circle and taking turns being the “Master Dancer” ‘in the middle, showing off their best moves while the others cheer them on.
With opportunities for creativity, social interaction, and physical activity, RING AROUND THE DANCER is a surefire way to spark joy and enthusiasm in the gym.
In this post love2teachandlearn (Mrs. T.) will share every awesome detail related to how to play this incredible physical education game.
Hi there, it’s so great to meet you! I’m Mrs. T. (or you can call me Jen) – a Michigan mom, wife, new grandma (aka “Jemma”) and K-12 PE teacher who has also taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 6th grades.
I love teaching PE class because I get to spend time telling silly sports jokes and exercising while laughing with my students.
I’m also on a serious mission to MAKE SCHOOL FUN AGAIN and this physical education game is an awesome way to do just that!
READY! SET! LET’S PLAY!
Equipment Needed
For this game you will need:
- Fun Music
- Kids Ready to Show off their Awesome Dance Moves
Simple Game Set-Up
The set-up for this game is seriously so simple.
Just find some fun dance music and have your students make a circle in the middle of the gym floor or playing area.
THAT’S IT! Yay!
How to Play – Game Directions
This game is extremely simple but always LOADS of FUN. Have your students make a circle. Then choose one student to begin as the “Master Dancer” and move to the middle of the circle.
Put on some super fun kid-appropriate dance music and let the “Master Dancer” do their thing.
Whatever dance moves they do, the rest of the class must follow their lead and do the same.
Give them 30-60 seconds to “BUST-A-MOVE” and then let the “Master Dancer” choose the next “Master Dancer” who will move to the middle and be the next dance leader.
Game Tips
- TIP #1: Try turning the dance party into a “FREEZE DANCE” party. Instead of having a leader, allow the kids to freestyle dance. Then when the teacher stops the music, they must freeze. Start the music up again and continue.
- TIP #2 (MY FAVORITE): Turn this game into a “FLASH DANCE” by turning all the lights off and letting the kids dance around with flashlights in their hands, making fun movements and shadows with the flashlights on the ceiling and walls.
Perfect for K-2 field day events, camp days, or gym class, this easy-to-teach game brings big energy, simple setup, and lots of laughter to every lesson.
The Final Whistle
RING AROUND THE DANCER is such an incredible whole-class, small or large group activity that keeps everyone moving, spinning, dancing, building confidence, and most importantly, having a total blast.
And if you loved this cooperative game, be sure to check out FOOD WARS, LUCKY PIN, and FOOD FIGHT.
You’re students will absolutely love these whole group, team PE activities too.
So, why not blast some “clean” and upbeat PE music and bring the excitement of RING AROUND THE DANCER to your gymnasium TODAY!
Don’t Forget! You can snag your very own PDF of this awesome PE Game RIGHT HERE!
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And if you want the absolute Biggest BANG for Your BUCK, Ring Around the Dancer is also included in my “ALWAYS GROWING” K-5 PE Game BUNDLE too!
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Hey – Thanks so much for stopping by today to check out my RING AROUND THE DANCER game.
I really appreciate it and I hope that you have a TRULY BLESSED And BEAUTIFUL Day filled with plenty of FUN and FITNESS!
Be sure to check out my other unique and fun PE Gym Resources and Games in my Love 2 Teach and Learn TPT store RIGHT HERE!
