Incorporating singing into a classroom helps equalize all students and enables children with learning difficulties to participate fully with the rest of the class. Printed lyric sheets are usually available to hand out to students if necessary. Physical movements are incorporated as the group sings along to help all the children interact together throughout the song. Children with physical, developmental and learning disabilities can all participate in this type of musical game.
The music starts playing and the children dance and wiggle in any way they want. When the music turns off, all children must freeze in the exact position they are in. All children can participate in enjoyable fun activity; even children in wheelchairs can wiggle their arms and upper body for this game. Children with learning disabilities that involve attention-span issues can benefit from this short game and build up their attention span.
Coordination issue may arise with younger children when playing this music game. It is similar to the freeze dancing game as the music plays and then stops when the potato should stop. The game starts by passing the potato as quickly as possible from one player to the next while the music plays. When the music stops, the person with the hot potato in his hands is out. Play continues until there is only one player left, who is then crowned the winner. Enhanced hand-eye coordination and concentration are benefits of this musical game.
This game is ideal for building self-confidence in students with learning disabilities, as well as other children. One child is the lead singer. When the music starts, the rest of the class follows all the lead singer's moves. This is not an elimination game; instead, all players take turns being the lead singer. Children find it empowering to see their peers following the dance moves they are inventing to go along with the music. This empowerment can lead to a buildup of self-esteem and make socializing with their class more enjoyable.