Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
In this video, Miss Linky takes students on a virtual adventure to Dino Island. Students will engage in an energetic Easter egg hunt exercise dance while learning about dinosaurs. This video is perfect for:
Grades K-2
Brain breaks, indoor recess, or movement breaks
Suitable for both virtual and in-person learning
Skills Focus:
Cardiovascular endurance
Coordination
Locomotor skills (e.g., hopping, skipping, jumping)
Spatial awareness
Instructional Suggestions:
Begin by explaining the purpose and rules of the Easter egg hunt exercise dance. Emphasize the importance of participating with enthusiasm and following Miss Linky's movements.
Have students spread out in the classroom or at home, allowing enough space to move and dance safely.
Encourage students to focus on their breathing and stay hydrated throughout the video.
If students are struggling to keep up with the movements, remind them to go at their own pace and take breaks if needed. Modify the movements as necessary, making them simpler or lower impact.
For students with physical disabilities, provide alternative movements that they can perform to the beat of the music.
Use positive reinforcement to keep students engaged and motivated, praising their efforts and energy.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After watching the video, lead a discussion about what students learned about dinosaurs. Encourage them to share their favorite parts of the video and any interesting facts they remember.
Have students create their own dinosaur-themed dance routine or exercise sequence. They can take turns leading the dance and incorporating movements inspired by different types of dinosaurs.
Integrate this video into a larger unit on dinosaurs, incorporating activities from other subjects such as art (drawing or sculpting dinosaurs), language arts (writing stories or poetry about dinosaurs), or science (learning more about different dinosaur species).
