Rhys Stephenson:
Hi Super Movers!
When we play, we learn
And when we learn, we play!
Let’s find out more!!
Puppies fetch the ball
And kittens play with string
All the time they’re doing this,
They’re learning brand new things!
They jump around, they do a roll!
They pounce and spring, they dig a hole!
We play to learn. We learn to play
This is what we all do … It’s all about fun!
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
Throw, catch, think!
Ummm
Play and learn until the day is done
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
We play to learn. We learn to play.
This is what we do.
We can play with friends
Or play games on our own.
Word games or number games.
Or new games we’ve been shown.
Games can help us learn
What new games can we find?
To make our body do new things
Or challenge our great minds
Playing is fun with friends
Take turns and right in.
Friends we might hold dear to us.
It’s not just loose or win.
Playing games is fun.
Outside or in your head.So leave your serious face at home
Put a smile face on your face instead.
Phew!! So playing games really does help us.
Number games help us count and our times tables.
Word games help us write and spell.
And running games make us fit and strong. But that's just the start…
What are your favourite games to play? Tell me!!
Oh that’s a good one! Can you think of more?
One more time Super Movers! Here we go!
It’s all about…
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
Throw, catch, think!
Ummm
Play and learn until the day is done
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
We play to learn. We learn to play.
This is what we do!
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
Throw, catch, think,
Ummm.
Play and learn until the day is done!
Fun! fun! fun!
We play and learn until the day is done
We play to learn. We learn to play
This is what we do…It’s all about fun.
Rhys Stephenson performs this energetic Super Mood Movers song about learning through play.
, Rhys’ dance moves can be adapted to suit all children. Your class don't need to be ‘on-point’, it's about being physically active, learning and having fun.
After viewing, singing and dancing along, your class could try some of these activities to further explore their learning:
Activities
- Playful pets: Ask pupils to think of animals that play (cats, dogs, skipping lambs, horses galloping, ducklings following each other, squirrels chasing each other, budgies playing with a shiny mirror, hamsters on a wheel). Invite the children to draw an animal playing and to add a caption using this outline: 'A _____ learns to _____ by ______ .' For example, 'A kitten learns to hunt by chasing leaves.'
- What can our games teach us?: Ask children to list things they have learned from a game. Prompt them with: 'What could you learn from throwing a ball through a basketball hoop or from a coconut shy at the fair">