Macarena Months of the Year
Learn how the Macarena rhythm and gestures help kids memorize all twelve months—thanks to educator Dr. Jean.
We recently came across a 2017 video by Dr. Jean called Macarena Months. We’re always excited when people use the inspiration of the lyrics, the rhythm or the dance to create new art. This new song is no exception. The song makes some deviation to the official Macarena Lyrics we are all familiar with.
Dr. Jean is a well known teacher, artist and educator that uses music to aid in education. Educated at Emory and Georgia State, Dr. Jean is in fact a real doctor (PhD in Curriculum and Instruction). With a YouTube channel of over 140,000 subscribers and more than 70 million lifetime views, we trust the song is in good hands with the good doctor.
Regarding her technique and approach, there’s quite a lot of work in cognitive psychology that supports the use of storytelling to aid memory formation. However this is Macarena.com, so we’ll stick to the music.
Watch the Macarena Months Video
Step-by-Step Instructions
Dr. Jean’s video mimics the classic Macarena timing. Follow these month prompts at the same pace:
January
Left arm out with palm down.
February
Right arm out with palm down.
March
Turn left palm up.
April
Turn right palm up.
May
Right hand on left shoulder.
June
Left hand on right shoulder.
July
Right hand on back of head.
August
Left hand on back of head.
September
Right hand on left front hip.
October
Left hand on right front hip.
November
Right hand on back right hip.
December
Left hand on back left hip.
Then you turn around
Finish with a turn.
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