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Title of Drjeanandfriends: "Dr. Jean Feldman & Friends Blog - Songs, Music, Activities & Downloads"

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SPORTING AROUND

By acting out various sports your students can oxygenate their brains and cross the midline.  I’m sure your class can add to this list.  (Send me an email with their suggestions and I’ll post it on my blog.)*Model how to do each sport and then “practice” for a minute or two.  Once students know the movements you can play a game where you name differ...


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DANCE PARTY

“Dance with the stars” in your room and activate the brain at the same time. All you need is some good music and a little enthusiasm. Hint! Model these moves and then invite children to join in. *Children can do these standing up or sitting in their chairs.Disco Dance – Put right index finger in the air and point to the left. Bring right index finger down by your side. Place lef...


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NEUROBICS

“Neurobics” is a term that refers to brain exercises or activities that can improve students’ learning. Although you can’t get inside your students’ heads and shake up their brains, these activities can help make your students’ brains more alert. You can use these brain breaks to start your day, between lessons, or whenever your students appear bored or restless. Hint!  Int...


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Who doesn't love Abraham Lincoln? His birthday is February 12 so here are some ideas to remember this famous man.Abraham Lincoln(Tune: “Pop Goes the Weasel”)Abraham Lincoln, past President, (Point to a picture of Lincoln.)Loved and honored by many.To help us remember this famous man,We put his face on a penny.Hold a penny in your hand (Hold up a penny.)And his face you’ll see.He...


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A Little GiftThis is a simple Valentine gift that parents will treasure. Let children wrap a small box or a piece of Styrofoam with wrapping paper and a ribbon. (It would be extra special if the children designed their own wrapping paper.) Add this note: Here is a little giftThat you can never see.The reason it’s so special,It’s just for you from me.Whenever you are lonely,Or ev...


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