Watch Me Whip / Nae Nae – Hula-Hoop Style

Collaborative effort with Olde Providence Elementary yesterday choreographing “Whip/Nae Nae” into a hoop dance routine. Lots of smiles, laughs, creativity and “assistants” wanting to stay in the next class instead of going out to play or head to computer lab. Here’s the original “Watch Me Whip” – hopefully I’ll post the hoop version soon 🙂

Hula Hoop Science Fun Physics with Cara Zara

“Cara Zara’s Hula-Hoop Science” program explains to students in a simple, engaging and fun way the principles of physics with a modern spin by using the classic hula-hoop to demonstrate the mechanics of hula-hoop tricks through science. Students frequently ask Cara Zara after seeing her performances: “Is that magic?” – And she replies “No. It’sContinue reading “Hula Hoop Science Fun Physics with Cara Zara”

Taking the pressure off sports competition

from: KidsHealth.org Sports are a great way to have fun and stay active. Kids have lots of choices about which sports to do and whether to compete in sports or just play them for fun. One kid might be happy to shoot baskets at the park, whereas another kid may prefer being on a basketballContinue reading “Taking the pressure off sports competition”

Spreading her wings

Sacred Heart Middle School eighth grader Cate Perakslis spreads her wings while she and her classmates performed with Dallas Chief Eagle II during an assembly at Sacred Heart School’s Link Auditorium in Yankton Friday. Chief Eagle, who is a recognized master of the Lakota Hoop Dance, worked with Sacred Heart students throughout the week asContinue reading “Spreading her wings”

For Kids: How to be a good sport

                from: KidsHealth.org “No fair!” “You cheated!” “It wasn’t my fault we lost!” Have you ever played on a team with somebody who hated to lose? Or maybe you have a tough time if you lose anything — even a game of tic-tac-toe. Some kids find it extra-hardContinue reading “For Kids: How to be a good sport”