Spreading the Love - How to Share GoNoodle with Families to Keep Kids Moving at Home
As educators and parents, we all know the importance of keeping kids active, especially during extended breaks or times when they are home more often. Physical activity is crucial for children's physical health, mental well-being, and overall development. One fantastic tool to help keep kids moving at home is GoNoodle. Here's why you should share GoNoodle with families and how it can make a difference in their daily routines. ~ GoNoodle
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What is GoNoodle?
GoNoodle is a free online platform offering a wide variety of interactive videos designed to get kids moving. It includes dance routines, stretching exercises, mindfulness activities, and even educational videos that integrate physical activity with learning. With content suitable for children of various ages, GoNoodle makes exercise fun and accessible.
Why Share GoNoodle with Families?
1. Promotes Physical Health
Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. GoNoodle provides a fun way for kids to engage in physical activity, making it easier for parents to ensure their children are getting the exercise they need.
2. Boosts Mental Well-Being
Physical activity is linked to improved mood, reduced stress, and better mental health. The energetic and entertaining videos on GoNoodle can lift kids' spirits, reduce anxiety, and provide a positive outlet for their energy.
3. Enhances Learning
GoNoodle offers videos that combine movement with learning, helping to reinforce educational concepts in a fun and engaging way. This can be particularly beneficial for children who are learning at home and need a break from traditional studying.
4. Easy to Use
GoNoodle is user-friendly and accessible on various devices, including smart televisions, computers, tablets, and smartphones. This means families can easily integrate GoNoodle activities into their daily routines, whether at home or on the go.
5. Family-Friendly Fun
Many GoNoodle videos are designed to be enjoyed by the whole family! This encourages family bonding and ensures that everyone, regardless of age, gets a chance to move and have fun together.
It’s easier than ever to share GoNoodle with families!
- Inform parents about the benefits of GoNoodle through newsletters, emails, or by sharing the link and suggested activities based on the videos and activities that your students enjoy in the classroom.
- Don’t forget to share that they can create a family GoNoodle profile for free and available via the GoNoodle app for easy use at home and on the go.
- Encourage movement by adding movement challenges into homework assignments! This can keep homework fun and help students incorporate daily movement even when they are focused on their studies.
You can help keep kids moving at home this summer and during any extended break with GoNoodle! By sharing GoNoodle with families, you can help ensure that children continue to reap the benefits of physical activity, even outside of the classroom.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital has made it possible for GoNoodle to remain free for teachers and students in Florida in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward County.
