The BBC have recently launched a new scheme called ‘Supermovers’ which aims to increase the physical activity levels of children in schools with the help of children TV stars and Premier League football mascots. This is done through a series of videos based heavily around areas of the curriculum and involve singing and dancing.
For example there are videos that support the teaching and learning of; times tables, word classes, measures, shape, fractions, punctuation marks and much much more. As a school we have been trialling the videos through KS1 and KS2 with great success. Not only have the videos proved to be a very good teaching resource but also allow the children to be active in the classroom.
Physical activity helps with academic achievement, behaviour, concentration and self-esteem. Research has proven that just five minutes of moderate exercise can significantly improve engagement in lessons – BBC Supermovers
Below are some of our Year 4 children taking part and enjoying learning about verbs and adverbs.
It helps us learn – Amber
It helps me improve my movements and its really fun! – Lewis
In Year 5, Class 11 have been perfecting their 6 times tables with the help of Manchester United’s very own Fred The Red.
I love doing these videos as they are really fun and have helped me with my 6 times table – Connah
Its great, they help with times tables but also with getting us moving in the classroom! – Melissa
The catchiness and simplicity of the songs allow the children to be fully engaged in their learning whilst developing not only their times table knowledge but also their physical literacy. But most importantly they are actively learning with a smile on their faces – Mr Stanlake
CLICK HERE to have a go at all of the amazing videos with your children at home.
After a very successful introduction we hope to continue using the ‘Supermover’ videos alongside our daily wake and shake and in class use of ‘Just Dance’ to engage the children physically as well as mentally to both improve their wellbeing and academic achievements.
