Happy weekend everyone!
Has DPA become a challenge to come up with new and
interesting ways to keep kids moving? This week, I have a novel and attention-grabbing
way to incorporate tech and keep kids moving.
It’s called GoNoodle and it is an online resource for DPA moves and
motivation.
GoNoodle requires the creation of a free account
for yourself and your class and keeps track of your fitness activities. When you connect your computer to a projector
and log into GoNoodle, you are able to choose a ‘champ’ for your class – a mascot
of sorts who will encourage and grow as your children complete fitness tasks. Then you are able to choose an activity for
your class to complete.
·
‘Air time’
offers some deep breathing activities to calm and focus your students. Although American Geography based the deep breathing
activities are beneficial.
·
In ‘Run
with Us’ Olympians coach you on real life Olympic events (i.e. 100m hurdles and
long jump) then compete in a series of competitions.
·
To the Maxima has children stretching with
Maximo the Magician. There are several stretches
to choose from and they leave the children feeling focused.
·
Additional
activities include Zumba videos with fun kids themed songs (such as Wipeout and
I Like To Move It) and vocabulary linked actions.
GoNoodle
provides quick (3-6 minute videos) for grades K to 6 students to use as class
transitions or brain breaks during the day.
Have a look and see if it might be the change you could use in your day.
Cheers,
Stace
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