I’m SoExcited!
When childrenlearn something new or do exceptional work start singing, “I’m so excited. And I just can’t hide it. You know, you know, you know, you know,you know skill children have accomplished.”
Camera Cheer
Tell yourstudents that they are “front page news” and pretend to take their picture forthe newspaper. Make a clickingnoise for the flash as you do this.
Eye Hug
Smile, closeyour eyes, and shrug your shoulders.
Love It Cheer
Make a heartwith your hands (index fingers touching at the top and thumbs at the bottom)and extend from your heart.
Rock StarCheer
Put hands downlike a rapper and say, “Rock star!”
Smile Cheer
Cock your headto the side, place your palms under your chin, and give a big smile.
Fire CrackerExplosions
Place palmstogether and make a hissing noise as you move them up in the air. Clap hands, and then wiggle fingers outand down as you say, “Ahhhhhh!”
Do a baby firecracker with small movements and a soft voice.
Do a giant firecracker with exaggerated movements and a loud voice.
Do a slow firecracker.
How about ahappy fire cracker?
How many othervariations can the children come up with?
