TED-Ed
23 and 1/2 Hours
Don't miss the opportunity to show what may be the most beneficial video your classes will ever see for their lifelong health and well-being. Using engaging animations and fascinating statistics, Dr. Mike Evans explains why exercise is...
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Get Up And Dance
Zoe dances to stay healthy. She does ballet because when she dances she moves her whole body. Use this video to help incorporate a rhythmic movement through dancing into the daily routine of your primary learners.
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Amy Poehler: Exercise
Elmo encourages exercise. He asks Miss Amy how she likes to exercise. Amy likes to dance, so she and Elmo dance to stay fit.
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Good For You
Telly and his friend Max play basketball as a form of exercise, showing that you can stay healthy and have fun at the same time.
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Interactive Soul Train Line
Children can dance to the beat using this video. In this animated feature, children and characters dance. This could be used as a filler activity or as an introduction to a math lesson on patterns.
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Ellen Pompeo Is Healthy
Ellen and Elmo talk about what it means to be healthy. They explain that healthy means to take care of your body. Next, they show several different ways to be healthy. They, eat fruit, brush their teeth, wash their hands, and exercise.
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Dance With Murray
Victoria is very talented. She can dance to ballet, hip-hop, rock, classical, and even polka music. She tells Murray that dance is really good exercise and helps you grow. She shows Murray some of her best dance moves.
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My Cute Little Heart Beat
Grover discusses the heart in this short video. He uses a stethoscope to listen to his heartbeat and discusses the positive effects of exercise.
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Sesame Street: Zoe Says
This game of "Zoe says" shows how your young viewers can get along with each other and play a game. This is a great video to watch when learning about parts of the body.
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Your Amazing Body
Why is it important to keep your body healthy? Watch this video and learn how! It focuses on exercise, muscles, bones, and proper nutrients. This is a great video to watch before your next physical education activity.
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Learn How to Dance
The critter in this video tells viewers to have fun and learn how to dance! After watching this video, have your students get out of their seats and get their groove on for some physical exercise. Tip: Dancing for thirty seconds is a...
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Five Ways to Exercise
Push-ups, crunches, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and planks are five easy ways to exercise without having to leave the room. These are great exercises to get your students moving on a rainy day inside.
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Michelle Obama: Healthy Habits
Michelle Obama and Elmo explore health, such as eating a healthy lunch and reading. This could lead to a discussion of the importance of exercising, eating well, and improving your mind through reading.
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Wanda Sykes Exercises with Elmo
Wanda Sykes plays a game like Simon Says with Elmo in this clip. Together they show how exercise can be fun and a normal part of your daily routine.
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Zoe Says
A game of "Zoe says" with Zoe and Elmo is a great way to warm-up for the day. Use this video, as your class plays along, to get all of the wiggles out before your next lesson!
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Take a Break
Big Bird and Elmo talk about health, including the importance of rest. This video discusses all of the things that children can do when they have free time; including reading a book, using their imagination, or just sitting. It's a great...
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Jumping
Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. Grover shows that exercise can be easy and fun to do. He asks his friend to demonstrate how jumping can be a way to exercise.
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Victoria Exercises
Introduce the importance of exercise using this video. Victoria and Murray discuss their favorite ways to exercise. Victoria does jumping jacks. Members of your class can share, or demonstrate their favorite exercises.
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Jennifer Garner: Stretch
Jennifer Gardner and Elmo stretch in this film. This is a great way to introduce the idea of exercise and the importance of Health .