Polar bear, polar bear jump up and down

A prefect song for encouraging receptive language and to start circle time.

Polar bear, polar bear jump up and down

"Polar bear, polar bear, jump up and down, jump up and down, jump up and down.

Polar bear, polar bear turn around.

Polar bear, polar bear touch the ground.

Polar bear, polar bear sit back down."

Of course it can also be your gross motor activity and you add all the movements you want. You can also ask your kids, turn by turn to decide the next movement. It encourages communication and confidence.

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