Macarena Months of the Year
Learn how the Macarena song and dance were used by Dr. Jean to help children remember the months of the year.
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. Dr. Jean keeps the tune of the Macarena and swaps in the months, so the words differ from the Macarena song lyrics most of us know. If you only know the chorus, the English verses on that page fill in the rest.
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. She earned her 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 aide in memory formation. However this is the Macarena.com and so we’ll stick to the music.
Watch the Macarena Months Video
Dr. Jean's original video is no longer available on YouTube. This version of the song is from the BrainSnax: For Kids channel.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Dr. Jean's video mimics the dance moves of The Macarena at the same pace. Follow these instructions to learn the new lyrics and moves:
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.
Turn around.
More Macarena Guides
Learn the chords or the full dance. For another song you can use as a timer with kids, see our songs to sing while washing your hands.