*Tell the story of Rudolph, turn off the lights and play "Follow the Leader". The leader toad gets a flashlight to light the way. Take turns leading the way. (some catchy Mannheim Steamroller song will do)

*Teach a Christmas Dance: (danced to "Jingle Bell Rock")

Clap 1,2,3,4

Bend and straight. 5,6 Bend and straight 7,8

Repeat 8 count

Roll your arms 1-8

Dance in a circle 1-8

Repeat dance a few times to song then have the toads gallop, skip, march, tip-toe around room.

*Use a balance beam to walk across "Jingle Bell Bridge" or "Bethlehem Bridge" and jump over small boxes wrapped like presents. Shake jingle bells along the way.

*At the end of class, each toad gets a turn dancing a jingle bell solo across the floor. ("All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey)

All the toads really had a jolly time with this lesson.

Have fun rockin' around the Christmas tree this year!

Hope these ideas throughout the year have helped you with your toads!