Blog #4 - GoNoodle

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 This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT slide 2.

Link: https://www.gonoodle.com/


Description:

GoNoodle is a platform that provides activities, such as brain breaks. This platform has guided videos that include dancing, singing, clapping, and interactive videos. This is very popular in younger grades and is used to transition and give some energy to the classroom. 

Here is a link that has multiple channels located on the platform: https://www.gonoodle.com/tags/6YlOrw/channels 

Ease of Use:

I give GoNoodle a 10/10 on ease of use. This is because the website is very organized in multiple ways. It has channels, subjects, routines, and different types of activities organized at the top of the site. It can also be trusted to be kid appropriate rather than youtube with little control in this aspect.

Versatility:

I give this a 7/10 for versatility. This is because it has many different types and channels of activity. that being said it doesn't quite appeal to our older grades. It mainly focuses on younger ages. It does, however, have different character in the videos, some real people and some animated. 

Use it?:

I give this a 8/10 in using this in the classroom. I give it this because it can be used as a very easy and effective brain break tool. It also can be used in other aspects, like routines, as well. While it is very useful it also is usually short videos and it might not always work for some kids. 

Conceptual Connection: 

This week we walked about the 7 Events. This specific tool could relate to the the 1st event, Gaining Attention. For example, there are videos about S.T.E.M. which can be used to lead into a assignment or lesson. 


Comments

  1. Wendy MarinJanuary 28, 2026 at 12:43 PM

    I really like your post about GoNoodle and how you explained what it is and how it’s used in the classroom. You did a great job highlighting how effective it is as a brain break tool, especially for younger students who need movement and energy breaks. I also liked your point about GoNoodle being more kid-appropriate and organized than YouTube, which is something teachers really have to think about. The connection you made to the 7 Events of Instruction, especially gaining attention, tied in really well with what we’ve been learning. Overall, this was a fun post—great job!

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