GoNoodle: Movement and activity based videos

GoNoodle provides entertaining and engaging videos to promote active movement for kids to make screen-time, active time! GoNoodle is a resource to get kids up and moving. With over 300+ videos, GoNoodle provides kids with options for movement and activity that promote exercise, mindfulness, and fun! The mission of GoNoodle is "to empower kids to be the best versions of themselves." They recognize that physical and mental health development is crucial to the wellbeing of students across the globe, and they aim to get millions of kids moving. There are several options to use this resource. Parents can download the app on iOS, Android, AppleTV, Fire, or Roku, or view videos on the GoNoodle website. The source is kid friendly and designed to be safe, developmentally appropriate, and high quality. Parents and families love that it makes exercise fun. The engaging videos and fun characters are friendly and motivating for kids to use their screen time more actively. They also love the variety of options, from dance, to yoga, to breathing exercises, there is something fun for everyone! Some families comment that it is not very easy to search and sort the videos. Many comment that there should be an accountability model for students to compete or monitor their progress with the app. It is a great way to give a kids a break in between lessons or chose!

Grades: K-4

Cost: The best part is, GoNoodle is totally free!

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: App, Website

Time required: This resource can be used as a way to get kids moving and active. The app/website is compiled of various videos/activities for students that are usually around 2-5 minutes long. Students can watch as many videos as they would like!

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Yes, an electronic device is required

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audiovisual

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts:

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