The Energy Song – Free Printable and Video
The Energy Song is a fun and engaging way to help children learn how their bodies move and recognize how different speeds feel. This printable and video combo encourages kids to move fast, slow, and at a just right pace while checking in with their bodies. It’s a valuable tool for promoting body awareness and learning how internal signals can guide movement and energy.
You can watch the video and download the free printable at the bottom of the post.
PURPOSE OF THE ENERGY SONG
The Energy Song gives children a structured way to practice moving at different speeds while being mindful of how their bodies feel during each activity. This helps children become more aware of internal cues such as tension, calmness, or readiness, which supports brain-body connection and the ability to respond to what the brain needs to learn and participate.
Through repetition and clear directions, the song teaches children to notice when they are moving too fast, too slow, or just right. It builds awareness of how their energy feels and how to adjust movement to match what is needed in the moment.
Use the free printable to pre-teach the movements and review the directions. You can also read the lyrics instead of moving to the song. Freeze, stop and pause and instruct the students to be quiet and mindful how their bodies feel.
Too Slow, Just Right or Too Fast – Visual Supports for Self-Regulation
WHEN TO USE THE ENERGY SONG
The printable includes a QR code that links directly to the video so children can listen to the tune and follow along with the movements. You can use this resource:
- As part of a daily movement or mindfulness routine
- During transitions to help reset and prepare for the next activity
- Before or after lessons to support readiness for learning
- Anytime children need a purposeful movement break
This activity is ideal for teaching explicit movement concepts and helping children reflect on how they are feeling physically.
WATCH THE VIDEO
Self Regulation Workbook – Learn About Yourself
SKILLS THAT KIDS ARE PRACTICING WITH THIS ACTIVITY
This song supports development of the following skills:
- Awareness of brain and body connection
- Sensory modulation
- Following multi-step directions
- Coordination through running in place and marching
- Deep breathing and slow, controlled movements
- Adjusting to different movement speeds
- Recognizing and responding to internal body cues (interoception)
These skills support participation across home, classroom, and therapy environments.
MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES
Here are additional activities and tools to support body awareness and movement:
- Self Control Song
- Too Slow, Just Right, or Too Fast – Visual Supports
- Understanding Sensory Modulation
- The Just Right Challenge
- Lazy 8 Free Printable Train Tracks
- Just Right Train – Self Regulation Activity
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE ENERGY SONG HERE
Download the Energy Song printable, which includes the lyrics and a QR code to the video. Use it during therapy sessions, classroom routines, or at home to support children in learning about their movement and energy in a meaningful way.
