Remote control dance game
A fun movement game where you "control" their dance moves using pretend remote control buttons - fast forward, rewind, pause, slow down!
Need to get some wiggles out? This playful, no-prep game turns you into the remote and the kids into dance machines.
Just call out commands - play means go, fast forward makes them speed up, rewind sends them moving backwards, pause means freeze, and slow down turns it into a slo-mo dance party.
Perfect for shaking off the grumps, switching gears between activities, parties, or just having a laugh together.
(It's also a handy one for when you're low on energy but they're not - if you want to truly step into the role and use the "remote" from the sofa!)
Materials
Prep
None needed! Just explain what each “remote” command means.
Play
Step 1:
Say "You’re the TV! I’m the remote!"
Step 2:
Call out commands and let them respond:
- Play: Start dancing however they like
- Fast Forward: dance faster
- Slow Down: move in slow motion
- Rewind: move backwards
- Pause: freeze!
Step 3:
Let them try being the remote and control your movements too!
Extend
Add New Buttons: "e.g. "Volume up" = louder dance moves, "Mute" = dance in silence, or "Robot" = move like a robot
Channel change: Pick different dance themes or "channels" to set the tone of the dance. Move slow like sloths or hop like rabbits? Different emotions? Do nature-inspired moves?
Action dice: Use some action dice to pick what moves everyone does next. You can use our free for this one!
