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=Favorite Videos= ====Adding videos or youtubes or teachertubes to your wikispace is another great tool to know and have. My children spend hours each day searching and watching youtubes. They do that time consuming searching and then show me their favorites. I seldom have the luxury of free time in my daily schedule so it's good to have them do the searching for me. A wikipage of favorite videos for the classroom, would be helpful to have if we add our own favorite or useful videos to the list. This could save us tons of time rather than spending hours searching through millions of possible videos==== ====To add a video, just click on the **Widget Tab** on the tool bar. Then click on videos. Choose where you will be downloading your video from, from the drop down list given. Select your video of choice. Beneath the video screen is the **embed** selection. Click on embed, right click copy, go back to your widget video page, right click paste into the correct box. Then click **save.** (Hint: Clicking on preview will not let you actually see the video,you must save to view it.)====

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= The following video is one of my absolute favorites. It would be great to use in a family life, or bulleying or health class. It really gets the kids to think about all that they have, rather than what they don't have, putting things in perspective. I have my students write a reflective essay after viewing. Hope you find it purposeful too. = Enjoy! : ) Denise

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=Another great video when learning the United States **capitols** along with the **states.** Catchy ryming tune and appropriate for all elementary school ages.=

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=**Christmas** time - Many spectators were caught off guard in a foodcourt at a mall, when an unsuspected choir sang 'Hallelujia' with such spirit. Their voices echoed throughout the court silencing everyone, who listened with awe. This restores hope that the spirit of Christmas is still alive. Delight to watch at any age!=

A real tear-jerker song about the real meaning of Christmas from the heart of a child.
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=Evolution of Dance - A fun way to get your students to appreciate music and dance in its passage through time. Get your students engaged, get up and dance, and enjoy the music! (Evan, this one's for you,)=