Hi, I’m Evie and today we are going to celebrate at a carnival.
It’s great to celebrate together.
We should celebrate and share all our achievements no matter how small.
To get ourselves ready for our carnival dance, we need to wake our bodies up all together.
Bend down low and we're going to move from side to side.
Now let's add some chopping arms.
Like this.
Well done.
Our carnival is going to be a happy, friendly celebration where we all share the fun together.
So let's learn our first dance move.
This move is called reverse side step.
What we're going to do is take our leg and bring it back.
So let's do it on the other side.
Take our leg and bring it back.
Now let's add an arm.
So we're going to add the opposite arm.
Very good.
Do it one more time.
Nice work.
Well done and don’t worry if you got legs and arms mixed up.
It doesn't matter if you don't look like the person next to you.
We all will do this slightly differently and that’s ok.
Now, our next move is side kicks.
So let's kick to the side.
But be very careful not to kick anything or anyone.
Nice, let's add some arms.
So, we're going to add our arms like this.
Very good.
Our final move is going to be the carnival twist. It looks a bit like this.
All we're doing is rolling our arms and turning round.
Do it one more time.
Great! Let's put some carnival music on and celebrate.
I'm going to celebrate being here connecting with you today.
Let's get into the groove.
Very good.
First move is the side step.
Are you ready?
Five, six, seven, eight.
Kick!
Carnival twist.
And back.
And again.
And back.
Very good.
Nice work.
Let's do it again.
Are you ready?
Five, six, seven, eight.
Yes, kicks!
Looking good.
Now turn!
Woo!
And again.
Woo!
Amazing everyone. I wonder what it was you were celebrating today?
I sometimes forget to take time to celebrate myself and others.
But we shouldn't.
Let's say together, “We are all worth celebrating.”
Ready?
“We are all worth celebrating.”
See you soon.
Bye.
CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill transforms the classroom into a carnival celebration where pupils are encouraged to join in with a mix of fun dance moves, whilst also thinking about something worth celebrating in their own lives.
This celebration of togetherness and achievement is based on movements which encourage feelings of strength, confidence and staying safe.
This video reminds pupils that we should celebrate and share all our achievements in life, no matter how big or small they may be.
Feeling connected to the people and places around us is a fundamental part of what it means to be human.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: Movement break between lessons.
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Carnivals / PE Dance / Celebrating ourselves.
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and support.
Enrichment activities
- Celebrate My Achievements
- Children list three things they are proud of or have achieved recently (e.g., learning something new, helping someone, or mastering a skill).
- They can add a drawing next to each achievement to illustrate what they’re celebrating.
- "We Are All Worth Celebrating" Poster
- Children create colourful posters with the phrase “We Are All Worth Celebrating” and decorate them with symbols of their personal accomplishments (e.g., stars, ribbons, trophies).
- They can add fun elements from a carnival, like balloons or confetti.
- Carnival Dance Party
- Play some fun carnival or celebration music and let the children freestyle to the rhythm. Encourage them to add their own special moves and celebrate in their own unique way.
- Offer a challenge: "Can you add a special twist to the carnival twist?"
- "We Are Worth Celebrating" Chant
- Lead a chant to reinforce the idea of self-celebration:
- Teacher: "When we dance together, we feel…"
- Children: "Happy!"
- Teacher: "When we celebrate each other, we feel…"
- Children: "Proud!"
- Finish by chanting: "We are all worth celebrating!"
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Pass It On. video
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LOL Selfies. video
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Rock, Paper, Scissors. video
Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker lead an epic Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown to help promote the virtue of patience and giving things time.
Dance Crew and You. video
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Hand to Hand. video
Paralympian Ade Adepitan uses hand clapping routines to encourage children to connect with each other to help combat feelings of loneliness.
Wave of Thanks. video
TV presenter and medical doctor Dr Ranj uses the gesture of waving to spread thanks in this Moodboosters activity for primary school children.
Yee-haw! video
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Hummingbird Harmony. video
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Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Imagine. collection
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Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
Watch again - our live launch. video
Watch highlights as children from around the nations join together for a big mood-boosting moment.
About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
