ASME Vic Song Swap - Brain Breaks! by ASME Vic

Catch a Song - great resource for songs

asmevic — 2022-10-18 05:47:51 UTC

Se Se Se

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:05:13 UTC

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.

Bungalow

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:07:24 UTC

This is one version of the action song.

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

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:15:48 UTC

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

Up High, Down Low

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:16:17 UTC

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

Triangle challenge tic toc

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:17:34 UTC

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

Ipharadisi - shared by Mick Travers

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:20:56 UTC

Lyrics:
Ipharadisi, ikhaya labafile
Kulapho sophumla khona

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

Boom Snap Clap

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:22:48 UTC

Singing Sherlock

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:23:23 UTC

Sevens: clapping game

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:25:14 UTC

Charlie Chaplin

asmevic — 2022-10-18 06:27:10 UTC

Boom Chicka Boom

2022-10-18 07:18:32 UTC

Peel the Banana song with actions

2022-10-18 07:24:04 UTC

Rock the Boat

asmevic — 2022-10-18 08:25:07 UTC

Purple lights

musicelana — 2022-10-18 11:16:46 UTC

A fun song for any ages…echo song.

Funga Alafia

2022-10-18 21:18:01 UTC

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

Why are Brain breaks beneficial?

asmevic — 2022-10-18 22:37:39 UTC

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

Singup

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 03:38:13 UTC

Dany Rosevear

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 03:40:57 UTC

SingingGamesForChildren.Com

Sing Games For Children

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 03:48:19 UTC

We Are The World

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 03:55:45 UTC

Carol of the Birds

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 03:59:06 UTC

What a Wonderful World

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 04:05:56 UTC

I Like to Sing

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 04:09:33 UTC

Aiken Drum

teachertimes26 — 2022-10-20 04:13:39 UTC