Creative Movement by Travis School Family https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw en-us 2020-03-25 13:41:44 UTC 2020-05-18 01:04:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/484943732/25232ee5717c5dd554c7ee0dbc9bef1f/traviselem.png Week of March 30 TravisElem https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/477332375 Activity for all grades.
1. Log on to youtube through your computer or smart TV. 
2. Search for Cosmic Kids Yog
3. Pick a story line that interests you (i.e. Trolls, Frozen, Pokemon) even if it is one we already did in class. 
4. After your meditation, record your thoughts in your writing journal.  (Betsy the Banana is a good routine that is both fun and great for thinking about others in this difficult time.  What would be your wishes for the world?)Excellent resource for yoga, meditation and stress relief]]> 2020-03-26 20:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/477332375 Week of March 30 TravisElem https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/477332582 Activity for all grade levels
1. Log on to gonoodle.com through your computer or on your smart TV. 
2. Create  your own family account.
3. Explore the different channels with your family.  Which channel is your favorite?  Don’t know where to start?  Don’t worry, your kiddos know their favorites.  Everything from dancing to meditation can be found here for hours and hours of movement.]]> 2020-03-26 20:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/477332582 Free Viewing online of Ballets with the Paris Opera dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/484714854 Enjoy some or all of Swan Lake this week.]]> 2020-03-31 15:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/484714854 Week of April 6 dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/489303932 Activity for all grades.
Get your family involved in the easy line dance, Cha Cha Slide.  This is a great activity to work on direction (R and L) and following directions.  You don't have to be a great dancer, you just have to be able to have fun and follow directions.  ]]> 2020-04-02 15:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/489303932 Week of April 6 dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/489323265 Activity for all grades.
Now that you have tried the Original Cha Cha Slide, let's take it up a notch.  Challenge  your older siblings and parents to the Cha Cha Plank Challenge.  It's guaranteed to give you all a tough workout!  Keep trying...even if you have to pause and rest for a second.  You are capable!]]> 2020-04-02 15:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/489323265 Wk of 4/13-17 All Grades Cosmic Kids Yoga Dance Party! Let's go 'Hot Air Ballooning!' dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499417979 Get a little crazy and unconventional with your yoga practice this week! My three favorite things: yoga, dancing, and you.  Can you think back to our studies with Cosmic Kids yoga before the break? Remember when I gave you the gift of a song stuck in your head? Here is a little reminder.  ]]> 2020-04-08 19:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499417979 Wk of 4/13-17 All Grades Go Noodle I'll Stop the World and Melt with You dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499449421 Have you been feeling a little anxious or wound up lately?  Let's stop everything we are doing and 'melt' together.

1.  If you haven't yet, go to https://family.gonoodle.com/ and set up your family GoNoodle account.         
2.  Scroll to the bottom of the page where the different channels are listed and click on the 'Flow' channel.                                               3.  Click on "Melting" and enjoy your peaceful moments.                  4.   Have a family member take a picture of your 'melting' poses.  Submit them to Ms. Day at dkeevill@houstonisd.org to be featured in an upcoming Online Creative Movement Photo Album.  



]]> 2020-04-08 20:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499449421 Wk of 4/13 All Grades Show Your Tiger Spirit dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499473999 In honor of school spirit week, let's dance together to our school dance, 'Eye of the Tiger'.                   1.   Get dressed up in  your best Tiger Sprit clothes and grab someone in your  family who is ready to dance.   Teach them how to dance it out with you in this class favorite.                                              2.  Visit Ms. Day's youtube video and dance along       
3.  Want to be part of the upcoming online Virtual photo album showcasing our Travis Tiger Spirit?  If so, have someone snap your  picture and email it to me at dkeevill@houstonisd.org, Christina@havencreative.net, or place in this dropbox:  https://app.box.com/s/1pqfp7pk9t5674qg17d2gp7gpx1gecin]]> 2020-04-08 20:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/499473999 Greeting week 4/13-17 All Grades dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/501315956 Click on the link for a special message from Ms. Day]]> 2020-04-09 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/501315956 Exercise Warm Up Week 4/13-17 All Grades dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/501316660 Ready to dance?  Join Ms. Day and a special guest for one of our favorite Exercise Warm Ups.]]> 2020-04-09 21:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/501316660 Warmup Activity - Week of April 20 All Grades dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514253102 Continue using this fun song as your warm up this week.  It is a great way to start loosening up your body and getting ready to get your groove on!]]> 2020-04-18 12:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514253102 Week of April 20 All Grades Teach your Parents to Floss!!! dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514260366 NO, really!!!  This week I want you to take about twenty minutes to teach your parents how to floss.  I remember how you guys use to laugh at me before I learned how.  If I could have seen this video, I would have gotten it so much quicker!  Make sure you watch the video with your family all the way to the end.  During the meditation, think about how dancing makes you feel.  Is it your superpower? Can it help you escape a stressful day?  Journal your feelings with your parents if you wish.  My guess is that you and your parents will love this short lesson and will have a great time bonding.

]]> 2020-04-18 12:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514260366 Week of April 20 dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514267249 Don't forget to show your school spirit and send me your pictures and videos!  In honor of  last week's school spirit week, let's dance together to our school dance, 'Eye of the Tiger'.                                           1.   Get dressed up in  your best Tiger Spirit clothes and grab someone in your  family who is ready to dance.   Teach them how to dance it out with you in this class favorite. You can even use your pet :)                                                          2.  Visit Ms. Day's Youtube video and dance along       
3.  Want to be part of the upcoming online Virtual photo album showcasing our Travis Tiger Spirit?  If so, have someone snap your  picture  or a quick video and email it to me at dkeevill@houstonisd.org, Christina@havencreative.net, or place in this dropbox:  https://app.box.com/s/1pqfp7pk9t5674qg17d2gp7gpx1gecin]]> 2020-04-18 12:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514267249 Free Cirque du Soleil Shows Available to View Online dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514800267 For a limited time, you can enjoy over 20 free hour long specialskids content, music videos and more.]]> 2020-04-18 23:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/514800267 Week of 4/27-All Grades Jump Rope with Scarves dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531309503 Join Ms. Day and a special guest in this fun dance to Blue October's song 'Jump Rope'.  Grab a scarf, a bandana, some ribbons or whatever you have and let's dance!  Click on the video for instructions and a little lesson about life :)]]> 2020-04-26 15:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531309503 Week of 4/27-All Grades The Water Cycle Dance dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531316885 Earth Day was last week and many of you studied about different aspects of our beautiful planet.  With the earth being made of mostly of water, it is important we understand the water cycle.  However, this is not your boring old water cycle song.  As always, these guys make it sooooooo much fun!  ]]> 2020-04-26 15:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531316885 Week of 4/27-All Grades dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531324715 What is Mindfulness?  We hear this word a lot and as a Travis Tiger you probably have a good understanding of mindfulness.  It is important to take this time for ourselves every single day.  Your self care is important because "YOU" are the only "YOU" there is.  So, take care of yourself!]]> 2020-04-26 15:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/531324715 Week of 5/4-All Grades The Wizard of Oz dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545593865 Join Cosmic Kids yoga for a special adventure into the world of the Wizard of Oz.  This episode of the most recent 'Saturday Morning Yoga' Series is a great way to enjoy some Creative Movement.]]> 2020-05-02 14:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545593865 Week of 5/4 All Grades How Do you Feel this Week? dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545603622 How do you feel this week?  Did you know that using your body to express emotions and feelings is really helpful?  Sometimes you just have to DANCE IT OUT! ]]> 2020-05-02 14:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545603622 Week of 5/4 All Grades YOU'VE GOT THIS! dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545612170 I am so proud of all you Travis Tigers for your hard work at home!  I believe in you!  Check out this fun Go Noodle video and it's fun, encouraging message.]]> 2020-05-02 14:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545612170 Week of 5/4 All Grades dkeevill https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545647246 Time for the Sid Shuffle!  Who can resist this fun dance with one of our favorite Ice Age characters.  Get your whole family involved in this silly Creative Movement.]]> 2020-05-02 14:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/545647246 Week of 5/11-All Grades https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560035677 Grab a family member and enjoy this fun and motivational song.  We all have to keep our head up during these changing times.  It is that kind of positive attitude and perseverance that will get us through this.

]]> 2020-05-08 15:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560035677 Week of 5/11-All Grades https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560045322 During our Yoga unit we did at school, we all fell in love with the Star Wars episodes. Get ready to step into another dimension with this fun Cosmic Kids Yoga activity.]]> 2020-05-08 15:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560045322 Week of 5/11 All Grades https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560056065 Sometimes we feel down. It happens to all of us. Sometimes you just have to look up in order to feel up. Try out this calming activity to change your outlook on the world around you.]]> 2020-05-08 15:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560056065 Week of 5/11 All Grades https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560075715 FREE Introduction to Tap Classes are now being hosted online by HITS theater. Even if you don't have tap shoes, you can still begin to learn some of the basics.]]> 2020-05-08 15:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/560075715 Week of 5/18. All Grades. Frogs, Reptiles, and Rainforests. https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/573151047 A few weeks ago, my Kindergartener and I started raising tadpoles. Last Friday, we released our new frogs into the Travis pond. It was such a fun experience and we learned a lot about frogs. What do you know about frogs and other reptiles? Where do they live? How do they move? Join me with this new and exciting Cosmic Kids Yoga episode.]]> 2020-05-14 16:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/573151047 Week of 5/18 All Grades Let's do the Happy dance!! https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/573170584 There are some songs that when I hear them, I just can't be sad. This "Happy" song always makes me happy. ]]> 2020-05-14 16:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TravisElem/2p5t6qn5hnuw/wish/573170584