Nutcracker Ballet Freeze Game - Interactive Movement Game and Printables

Need a fun game for your sub tub? This is one of my students' favorite activities! Nutcracker Ballet Freeze Game is a fun large group game that can be used for subs or assemblies. This awesome game (with printable flashcards!) is a great brain break in class or as a movement activity to do with a double class when there aren't any subs!

You can project the game on your Smart Board or use the flashcards when technology isn't working!

It takes very little space to play and kids love it!

My students beg for "that freeze game" and "the 3-2-1 freeze game" every single game day!

This game set includes flashcards, a version of the game to project on a whiteboard or screen, plus game instructions, ideas for each pose, and teaching suggestions.

This is a game that can be taught by any teacher - no prior musical knowledge is needed.

If you are a music teacher, there is a suggested instrumentation that can be used during class or assemblies, but is optional for game play.

Extension activities include meter reading practice and rhythm improvisation practice.

If your students loved Reindeer Christmas Tree Candy Cane, they will love this Nutcracker-themed version!

Special Note: This is not a freeze dance; it is a freeze game. It has been described as a group "Rock-Paper-Scissors" type game. No additional recordings are needed.

COVID-19 Note: All these freeze games can be played without singing (with or without a chant), and are non-touching and non-locomotor. This game can be played virtually as well! (Have students step away from the camera when they are "out.")

Teachers like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I used this game K-6 as wrap up of a month of Nutcracker activities. We love all of the Freeze games! Thanks for making so many that fit into lessons throughout the year!" - Sarah T.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "SO FUN!!! My K-3 students absolutely LOVED this game, and it was a perfect addition to our Nutcracker unit. I will be buying more of these sets!" Erin O.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This game is a blast! Once the kids understood the concept, they begged to play it over and over and over." - Emily L.

❤️ Other Holiday Resources ❤️

→ Christmas Rhythm Relay {Printable Rhythm Card Game}

→ Polar Bear Emoji Wars {Interactive Rhythm Game}

→ Elves Emoji Wars {Printable Rhythm Card Game}

→ Santa's Workshop {Interactive Rhythm Game}

❤️ More FREEZE GAMES you'll love ❤️

Pirate Dragon Unicorn Freeze - Fun for all the seasons!

Black Cat, Zombie, Skeleton Freeze - Not-so-scary fun for fall and Halloween!

Nutcracker, Mouse King, Sugar Plum Freeze - Perfect for my Nutcracker unit!

Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Candy Cane Freeze - Christmas-themed!

Cupid, Flowers, Candy Heart Freeze - Great for subs around Valentines!

Baby Chick, Bunny, Bumblebee Freeze - Springy fun!

Shark Family Freeze - Perfect for the end of the year!

Carnival of the Animals Freeze - Perfect movement extension for a Listening Unit!

Snowman Freeze - Great game to play all winter!

Wizard Freeze - Fun for wizards of all ages!

Football, Soccer, Basketball Freeze - Sports themed fun!

Marching Band Freeze - Musical fun for the fall!

This download is a ZIP file with a PDF that can be projected onto your screen, smart board, white board or whatever you use in your classroom. This product is not a PowerPoint, but when viewed in full screen, can be used like a PowerPoint. This file looks great when printed!

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Check out more of my favorites!

★ Rocky Mountain - Melody Resource
★ Music Concept Bundle: Quarter and Eighth Notes
★ Big Bundle Beat and Rhythm Charts
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With grace and gratitude,

Lori Sweet

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