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Get your community moving : physical literacy programs for all ages / Jenn Carson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: xx, 204 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780838917251
  • 0838917259
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction: A moving movement -- What is physical literacy and why does it matter? -- Getting started: Implementing movement-based programs in your library -- Passive play: Sneaking physical literacy into existing spaces -- Get the sillies out: Physical literacy programs for children and families -- Energy in motion: Helping teens self-regulate through movement -- Remembering how to play: Getting adults moving -- Inclusive movement: Involving special populations through outreach and inreach -- Creating the spaces they deserve: Providing opportunities for whole-person literacy in our communities.
Summary: "The book introduces the concept of physical literacy as a component to whole-person literacy and addresses how libraries should be offering opportunities for movement-based learning. Based on a solid foundation of neuroscience, kinesiology, and data on current physical literacy trends in libraries and other institutions, it argues for increasing kinetic programming as a catalyst for increasing other literacies, such as textual, aural/oral, emotional, visual, financial, digital, and spatial literacy. Themes center on passive vs. active programs, modifications for persons with exceptionalities, and making movement-based programs accessible for everyone regardless of socio-economic status, race, gender, age and physical or cognitive ability. The book provides clear step-by-step models and strategies for delivering physical literacy programs including: where to find funding, getting administrative and municipal buy-in, creating partnerships in the community, possible legal issues, marketing tactics, training staff and volunteers, and how to evaluate programs"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Please Ask at Children's Desk 025.5 C321 Available 33111009138971
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

By helping patrons view the library in a new way, movement-based programs bring new people into libraries, help promote community health, and stimulate literacy for children and adults alike. And the data show that they work: nearly 90% of public libraries said their movement-based programs had brought new users into their libraries, according to a recent study, while 80% said the programs contributed to community building. Carson, a professional yoga teacher who has been leading movement-based programs in schools, libraries, and museums for over a decade, presents a guidebook for serving library patrons of all ages, both mind and the body together. Filled with detailed strategies, proven program models, and real-life case studies, her book

describes the concept of physical literacy and explains why it matters, using both research and library testimonials; shares tips for building enthusiasm among library staff, training, marketing, partnering with community organizations, and handling patron feedback; shows how to get started regardless of staffing or budget limitations, with hints for sneaking physical literacy into existing spaces and initiatives; includes programs for children and families, such as ABC Boom!, storytime fun runs, and a healthy nutrition lecture and tasting; outlines a Water Wars! party, a Quidditch match, an earth walk, and other programs that convert teens' energy into healthy movement; demonstrates ways that adults can also get moving, from gym passes and walk/run clubs to ballroom dancing; guides libraries on involving special populations through outreach and inreach; and provides checklists for prep, teardown, tie-ins, and followup.

This book is essential reading for any programming librarian, administrator, or community coordinator looking to boost circulation stats, program numbers, literacy rates, and foster joy and wellness in their community.

"The book introduces the concept of physical literacy as a component to whole-person literacy and addresses how libraries should be offering opportunities for movement-based learning. Based on a solid foundation of neuroscience, kinesiology, and data on current physical literacy trends in libraries and other institutions, it argues for increasing kinetic programming as a catalyst for increasing other literacies, such as textual, aural/oral, emotional, visual, financial, digital, and spatial literacy. Themes center on passive vs. active programs, modifications for persons with exceptionalities, and making movement-based programs accessible for everyone regardless of socio-economic status, race, gender, age and physical or cognitive ability. The book provides clear step-by-step models and strategies for delivering physical literacy programs including: where to find funding, getting administrative and municipal buy-in, creating partnerships in the community, possible legal issues, marketing tactics, training staff and volunteers, and how to evaluate programs"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-195) and index.

Introduction: A moving movement -- What is physical literacy and why does it matter? -- Getting started: Implementing movement-based programs in your library -- Passive play: Sneaking physical literacy into existing spaces -- Get the sillies out: Physical literacy programs for children and families -- Energy in motion: Helping teens self-regulate through movement -- Remembering how to play: Getting adults moving -- Inclusive movement: Involving special populations through outreach and inreach -- Creating the spaces they deserve: Providing opportunities for whole-person literacy in our communities.

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