Proprioception Song: Give Yourself a Hug Free Printable and Video
Check out this fun and meaningful movement break that encourages body awareness, emotional regulation, and sensory input all without any equipment. Many of you requested this song and it is finally ready to go. This Proprioception Song: Give Yourself a Hug is the perfect addition to your classroom, therapy session, or home routine. Kids will bounce, hug, stomp, and squeeze their way to a more regulated and ready-to-learn state. You can download the free printable at the bottom of the post.
WHAT SKILLS ARE PRACTICED IN THE PROPRIOCEPTION SONG?
This song supports a wide range of developmental and regulatory skills, including:
- Body awareness and motor planning
- Bilateral coordination (e.g., bear crawls, wall push ups)
- Self regulation strategies through self-hugs and squeezing motions
- Listening and following directions
- Rhythm and timing with repeated phrases and beat-based movement
- Movements in the song include:
- 🦘 Jumping like a kangaroo
- 🐻 Bear crawling
- 🐸 Squatting and jumping like a frog
- 🐘 Elephant stomps
- 🤗 Giving yourself a hug
- 🧠 Pointing to your brain
- 🧱 Pushing a wall
- ❄️ Freezing like ice
Sensory Path for Young Learners – PRINTED VERSION
WHY IS THIS SONG BENEFICIAL?
Proprioceptive input—deep pressure and joint compression—has calming and organizing effects on the nervous system. This song offers:
- Heavy work for sensory regulation: Hugging, stomping, squeezing, and pushing help kids feel grounded and safe.
- No equipment required: Everything can be done with just their own bodies.
- Perfect for small spaces: Whether you’re in a classroom corner or living room, these moves don’t require much room.
- Simple and screen-optional: You can use the printable as a screen-free poem and skip the video entirely if needed.
WATCH THE VIDEO
HOW TO USE THE PRINTABLE
To get the most out of this activity:
- Pre-teach the moves: Show students the visuals and practice key actions like “give yourself a hug,” “push the wall,” or “march in place.”
- Use the printable as a movement poem: You don’t even need to play the music. Recite the lines slowly while guiding students through the actions.
- Play the song: Once they’re familiar, enjoy the full version with music and video.
- Great for transitions: Use before seated work, after recess, or whenever energy needs a reset.
MORE FUN SONGS
Want more songs to support self-regulation and movement skills? Try these:
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PROPRIOCEPTION SONG – GIVE YOURSELF A HUG HERE
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