Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
Join Coach Corey Martin in the "Dino Shuffle Brain Break" video for an exciting adventure with dinosaurs! Kids will participate in freeze dance, jump battles, and a dino egg hunt while grooving to the music. This engaging brain break is perfect for adding a fun and energetic element to the classroom, whether as a quick break between lessons or as a way to get students moving during indoor recess or as a warm-up activity.
This video is ideal for:
Grades K5
Brain breaks, indoor recess, warm-up activities
Suitable for both virtual and in-person learning environments
Skills Focus:
Coordination
Listening skills
Following directions
Cardiovascular endurance
Instructional Suggestions:
Encourage students to focus on following the rhythm and freeze when the music stops during the freeze dance portions. Provide clear instructions and cues to guide students through the movement activities. Keep the energy high and celebrate participation to keep students engaged. For students who need modifications, offer alternative movements or allow them to participate at their own pace.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After the brain break, have students draw or write about their favorite part of the dino adventure. Integrate a mini science lesson on dinosaurs by discussing different types of dinosaurs or their habitats. Connect the movement activities to literacy by having students create a short story or poem inspired by the dino shuffle adventure.