GoNoodle

GoNoodle offers a variety of short brain break videos for kids. When teachers sign up for an account, the class can see the total number of minutes as they move up through levels, and their classroom Champ gets stronger (see ours below).

Olympic events such as the hammer throw, high jump, and 100m sprint are some of the class' favorites. 

Real Olympic athletes explain and demonstrate skills and techniques, then after a brief practice session, the class jumps, spins, throws, or runs their way to gold. The teacher can adjust the class' place during the event according to how much effort everyone puts into the challenge.

In addition to sports, GoNoodle also offers dance, yoga, and meditation exercises to focus and calm the mind and body. Watch the video below for more information, then click here to visit the site.

Spelling, Sticks, Stones, Shaving Cream, Boots, Play-Doh, and Crossbows

The first installment of tactile-kinesthetic spelling starts with Lucas' Andy Goldsworthy-esque arrangement above. 

What does tactile-kinesthetic mean? Tactile refers to touch, so tactile learners need to feel and move things with their fingers and hands. Soren arranges a range of weaponry and household objects to spell his words.

Kinesthetic refers to movement, so kinesthetic learners need to interact with their bodies, instead of simply listening (auditory), and/or watching (visual). As Frenya's finger reveals words in shaving cream, she strengthens her understanding of consonant/vowel combinations.

Spencer contains his creativity on a baking sheet. 

Pierce's approach is (naturally) a bit more decorative...

Lucas takes advantage of fall color...

Andy Goldsworthy's art inspires. Click here for more.