I love, love, love using brain breaks in the classroom. Anytime you notice a lull or a lack of participation a quick brain break is a great way to get students engaged again. Brain breaks can be a variety of things from singing a song, doing 20 jumping jacks, or doing a little dance. My student teacher and I found these great Disney Just Dance Videos on YouTube. They have ones for “Under the Sea,” “Bare Necessities,” “Be Our Guest,” and more. Now, as a teacher, using YouTube videos can be a concern because you never know what ad could pop up. Our district found this great site, that you might already know about, but if you don’t I had to share. It’s called SafeShare.Tv. It is a way to show YouTube videos in the classroom in a safe way. You put the web address into the SafeShare website and it provides you with a safe link to use in the classroom – ad free. The website is www.safeshare.tv. Wonderful website and wonderful way to show some fun dance brain breaks on the Smart Board!
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~DeAnne~
June 21, 2013 at 3:42 amThanks for sharing. I had never heard of it!
ღDeAnne
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Jordan
June 21, 2013 at 4:01 amNo problem. Definitely check it out – it's a great site!
Debbie
June 23, 2013 at 8:42 pmThank you for sharing this!! We have YouTube blocked by our district's server, but there are so many good videos there that I want to use with my students. I cannot wait to try this in the fall.
Bevin Reinen
July 3, 2013 at 3:06 amHi there. I write for an early childhood education web company called DegreeProspects.com, and came across your blog while searching for good Nevada teaching blogs. I'll be referring your site. I also have an education blog of my own and thought you might enjoy this article I wrote about brain breaks. I love them, too!
http://teachtrainlove.com/20-brain-break-clips-fight-the-fidgeting/
Jordan
July 4, 2013 at 3:34 amHi Debbie!
I totally understand that feeling. For years, I found great things on YouTube, but couldn't use them in the classroom. Hope this website helps you out!
Jordan
Jordan
July 4, 2013 at 3:35 amHi Bevin,
I appreciate you checking my blog out. I will definitely check out your blog and article on brain breaks. Thanks for sharing!
Jordan