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The kinesthetic classroom : teaching and learning through movement / Traci Lengel, Mike Kuczala ; foreword by Jean Blaydes Madigan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin ; [West Randolph, NJ] : Regional Training Center, ©2010.Description: xv, 156 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1412979544 (pbk.)
  • 9781412979542 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Foreword / Jean Blaydes Madigan -- 1. Introduction to Movement With Purpose -- 2. The Brain-Body Connection -- 3. Classroom Management -- 4. Preparing the Brain -- 5. Providing Brain Breaks -- 6. Supporting Exercise and Fitness -- 7. Developing Class Cohesion -- 8. Reviewing Content -- 9. Teaching Content -- 10. What Matters Most.
Review: "Drawing on cutting-edge educational research, the authors describe how regular physical movement increases attention span and helps the brain master new information. Readers will learn how to use short activity breaks to refocus students and movement-based games to reinforce the academic curriculum."--Jacket.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 372.868 L566 Available 33111007972876
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"Here is a resource that is based on sound research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology and filled with practical suggestions on how to incorporate movement into all kinds of learning activities at every grade level. The Kinesthetic Classroom is a must-have book for every educator who wants to improve student motivation and achievement." --David A. Sousa, Educational Consultant Author of How the Brain Learns

Discover the link between physical activity and academic success!

Current research shows that regular physical activity helps children and teenagers perform better in school. Taking physical activity beyond gym class and recess, this inspiring book shows how to integrate movement as part of classroom teaching and learning.

Drawing on cutting-edge educational research, the authors describe how regular physical movement improves attention span and helps the brain master new information. Readers will learn how to use short activity breaks to refocus students and how to enhance the academic curriculum through movement-based games. This resource includes:

User-friendly information on how physical activity influences 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 student achievement

With an emphasis on teaching the whole child, this guide shows how movement can improve students′ mental and physical well-being and contribute to their joy in learning.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-150) and index.

Foreword / Jean Blaydes Madigan -- 1. Introduction to Movement With Purpose -- 2. The Brain-Body Connection -- 3. Classroom Management -- 4. Preparing the Brain -- 5. Providing Brain Breaks -- 6. Supporting Exercise and Fitness -- 7. Developing Class Cohesion -- 8. Reviewing Content -- 9. Teaching Content -- 10. What Matters Most.

"Drawing on cutting-edge educational research, the authors describe how regular physical movement increases attention span and helps the brain master new information. Readers will learn how to use short activity breaks to refocus students and movement-based games to reinforce the academic curriculum."--Jacket.

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