Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Kinesthetic Classroom provides all teachers, across grade levels and content areas, with a quick means to access information and ideas for using movement to enhance the teaching and learning process. The authors recommend differentiated activities that provide opportunities for students to grow cognitively, socially, mental/emotionally and physically. Based on cutting-edge educational research, this resource provides kinesthetic activities and movement that support curriculum objectives while meeting each student's unique learning style, interests, and readiness.
The book offers a step-by-step framework for purposeful movement that includes: Preparing the brainProviding brain breaksSupporting exercise and fitnessDeveloping class cohesionReviewing content Teaching content
Synopsis
Discover the link between physical activity and academic success
Research shows that regular physical activity helps children perform better in school. This inspiring book illustrates how to integrate movement within classroom instruction, ranging from short activity breaks to curriculum-enhancing games. Readers will find:
- User-friendly, research-based information on how physical activity affects the brain
- Hundreds of movement activities that can be easily implemented in the classroom, including many requiring two minutes or less
- Discussion of how movement can contribute to classroom management and community
- Case studies showing how combining physical activity and academics contributes to successful learning
Synopsis
Drawing on cutting-edge research, this inspiring book shows how to integrate movement with classroom instruction, providing hundreds of activities that improve attention spans and student learning.