GoNoodle is an excellent tool for educators to utilize within the classroom! Originally, this platform was designed for children in the United States, as high obesity rates put a strain on children's exercise, resulting in long lasting impacts on their mental and physical health. This online platform's basic function is FREE to both educators and parents, allowing access to all!
GoNoodle strives to assist students physical, social and mental health, encouraging students to move around. This particular tool is designed for Kindergarten - Grade 5 classrooms, with colourful animations, visuals and audio. If educators wish to implement this tool within their daily routine, they must be mindful that desks and chairs need to be pushed aside, creating a safe and comfortable environment for students to dance, explore, and wiggle around freely.
In my own experience, Daily Physical Activity (DPA) is crucial to student development and growth. By incorporating GoNoodle within the classroom space, teachers can engage their students to go beyond conventional thinking about class structure and exercise. I was able to witness this tool within placement, watching students work together in order to complete the required task at hand. Each time a level is completed, the character on screen transforms, pushing students to finish each level as a means to watch their character change and grow. I saw a dramatic increase in student behaviour PRE and POST interaction with GoNoodle. Students were instantly more focused, less behavioural issues occurred, and students seemed more relaxed during in class activities.
Josephine@NU
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