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Big question: What makes a brain break a brain break?

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Big question: What makes a brain break a brain break?

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Participant responses:
* inclusion of actions
* a change in the energy? Whole body?
* a chance for a (musical) time out from whatever else might be going on
* a refresh
* redirection
transition
* quick and simple melody that's easily copied
* a small break from the current learning, and refresh our brains ready to go again in a few minutes
* in a music lesson - a way to catch the attention of kids who are getting off focus

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They can:
* re-energise students
* redirect students
* refocus and re-engage students
* be a way of actually keeping the kids positively engaged throughout
* be a pop of joy and release

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Catch a Song - great resource for songs 

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Catch a Song - great resource for songs 

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Catch a Song

By Deanna Hoermann and Doreen Bridges
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The Australian music teacher's handbook of childhood songs useful for teaching musical concepts through the Kodaly approach. It Includes stave notation and game instructions.
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Containing more than 200 songs, Catch a Song is a collection of a wide range of songs, some in languages other than English, for very young and not so young children. It is designed for use in playgroups, pre-school kindergartens and schools as well as in the home. The authors are well known throughout Australia and overseas for their contribution to music education and have previously collaborated on 'A Developmental Music Program'.
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The essential reference for songs and games used in the Take Note Music Writing Books.

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By Deanna Hoermann and Doreen Bridges​ The Australian music teacher's handbook of childhood songs useful for teaching musical concepts through the Kodaly approach. It Includes stave notation and game instructions. ​Containing more than 200 songs, Catch a Song is a collection of a wide range of songs, some in languages other than English, for very young and not so young children.

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Lyrics:
Up high, Down low
Up high, Down low
Now I'm in the middle and I'm going.....
up/down!

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Wildwood Ranch Summer Camp Songs- Rock the Boat

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This is an African greeting song that has some very simple actions. It is really great for brain breaks but also fun for choir warm-ups. You can sing in harmony parts or rounds are really fun too!

"Funga Alafia" - Hands touch head

"Ashe Ashe" - Arms out in front of you

"Funga Alafia" - Hands on heart

"Ashe Ashe" - Hands rub forearms one at a time

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Susie Davies-Splitter & Phil Splitter - Topic

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This is one version of the action song.

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'Bungalow' with Sharon Durant - Learn the playground song and game

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Early Literacy Sing-along: Charlie Chaplin Went to Town

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Boom Chicka Boom | Fun Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack Hartmann

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This is based on the tune of a Japanese folk song. It can be played as a partner clapping game in a circle and also works online. The instructions are in the link above.

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Lyrics:
Ipharadisi, ikhaya labafile
Kulapho sophumla khona

There a great actions/movements led by the students in the video.

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Purple Lights - Girl Scout Song with Lyrics

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A fun song for any ages…echo song.

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Purple Lights - Girl Scout Song with Lyrics

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Justine Clarke - I Like to Sing (Official Video)

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Justine Clarke - I Like to Sing (Official Video)

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What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

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What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

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Carol of the Birds : Australian Christmas Carol sung by Bucko & Champs

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Carol of the Birds : Australian Christmas Carol sung by Bucko & Champs

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Young kids from "Sundvollen Oppvekstsenter", singing we are the world :)

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SingingGamesForChildren.Com

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sing up singup warmup voice box song bank songbank singing schools singup.org teaching songs lessons primary school curriculum england uk

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Sing Up is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation providing the complete singing solution for schools, with access to the unique Song Bank, tailored resources, training and personalised support. Sing Up transforms school life, improves learning and builds stronger communities.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0nsz6wksng