Whoop, whoop! Hi there everyone.
I'm Oti - but you can call me Mc Hype because we are going to get down and funky to help us feel full of energy.
Even if we're tired.
Sometimes we can feel a little bit bored or lacking in energy and need a bit of a boost.
Dancing, singing and joining in with others can make us feel energised and give us what we need to feel motivated to keep going.
So let's start with some funky music.
When I say and do something you copy me back. Simple?
Great.
Now who's ready to boogie?
Let me hear you say "Yeah!"
I can't hear you.
I said who's ready to boogie?
Let me hear you say "Yeah!"
That's more like it.
Let's start with a simple two-step movement in time with the beat.
That's it.
Now, throw your hands in the air and wave them around like you just don't care.
Very good.
When I say "jump", you say "up".
Jump, jump.
When I say "jog", you say "run".
Jog, jog.
When I say "tick", you say "tock".
Tick, tick.
When I say "star", you say "jump".
Star, star.
When I say "ice", you say "cold".
Ice, ice.
When I say hot, you say "fire".
Hot, hot.
When I say down, you say "low".
Down, down.
When I say wiggle, you say "waggle".
Wiggle, wiggle.
Great! Did you notice how each time you responded you came back a little bit louder, stronger and faster?
I was feeling a little bit bored earlier. And now I'm starting to feel excited.
Let's do it again.
But even louder this time.
Are you ready? Let's go.
When I say jump, you say "up".
Jump, jump.
When I say jog, you say "run".
Jog, jog.
When I see tick, you say "tock".
Tick, tick.
When I say star, you say "jump".
Star, star.
When I say ice, you say "cold".
Ice, ice.
When I say hot, you say "fire".
Hot, hot.
When I say down, you say "low".
Down, down.
When I say wiggle, you say "waggle".
Wiggle, wiggle.
Oh, well done, everyone.
You were off the hook.
Now, after taking time to boost today I feel really energised and ready to take on whatever life throws at me.
I was feeling bored but now I am just excited.
When I say I am, you say "hype".
I am, I am.
And once altogether - I am hype.
Kaboom!
TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse becomes MC Hype to get the class off their feet, helping to combat any feelings of tiredness and fatigue.
The fun classroom activity features a series of call and response instructions, including high-energy movements which encourage pupils to be faster, stronger and braver.
The video can be used to encourage pupils to think about and bolster their resilience and motivation, even at times when they perhaps feel tired, bored or lethargic.
Feeling low on energy, motivation, or confidence can affect how we think, feel and act every day.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: Start of the day/Movement break between lessons
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Emotional regulation.
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and support.
Enrichment activities
- Energy Tracker
- Create a simple Energy Tracker Chart where children can mark moments in the day they feel tired and how they choose to power up (high tens, breaths, moving around).
- My Superpower Move
- Each child invents and draws their own "power move" (could be a jump, dance, or stretch) and writes a short description. Example: "My Superpower Move is the Lightning Jump! I jump up and spin around."
- Power Chant
- Lead a call-and-response chant:
Teacher: "Power up!"
Kids: "Electrify!"
Teacher: "Awake your body and alert your mind!"
Kids: (repeat loudly)
- "Pass the Power" Game
- Like "pass the parcel," but instead of a parcel, kids pass a pretend "power ball" around while music plays.
- When the music stops, whoever has the ball says one thing that helps them feel energetic or happy.
More from Boost:
Animal Safari. video
Bethany Shriever uses movement and exercises to help primary school children recognise the importance of taking time to pause and reflect.
Boat Race. video
Ade Adepitan shows primary school pupils that it’s ok to go wrong from time to time through a combination of rowing, jumping and leaning.
Dance Party Mega Mix. video
Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse encourages primary school pupils to have fun by practicing unique dance moves to energise the class.
Volume Up. video
Rhys Stephenson and George Webster encourage primary school pupils to join in with a body percussion routine to inspire confidence and self-belief.
Wacky Workout. video
Dr Ranj Singh leads a wacky workout for primary school pupils about being able to change negative moods to positive ones through movement.
Make Some Noise. video
Evie Pickerill inspires children to turn their bodies into musical instruments to help stimulate awareness of controlling movement.
Let's Rock. video
Evie Pickerill assembles an air instrument rock band for children, where everyone has their own part to play.
Emotion in Motion. video
Amy Dowden demonstrates how primary school children can explore different emotions through movement and impersonations of animals.
Power Up. video
Rhys Stephenson and Joe Tasker use simple hand movements and actions to help up the energy levels in the room.
More from Moodboosters:
Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Connect. collection
Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Imagine. collection
Learning activities to promote creativity and optimism in children whilst encouraging them to use their imagination to envision their goals and aspirations.
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.
