How Movement is Connected to Learning

M-6

Session Description

Can movement really boost student achievement? What does research say? Have you noticed anything different in your students during lessons (or with yourself in PD) when they 'sit & get' versus when they 'move & groove' ? What obstacles should be considered as you begin to add movement to your lessons? - logistics, time, space, age appropriateness, content relevancy What strategies for movement will you try to implement in your classroom? - chunk lessons, add brain breaks, take class outside, incorporate music/dance where appropriate 

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand the significance of connecting movement to learning
  2. Acknowledge at least 3 movement ideas you will try in your classroom
  3. Incorporate a movement strategy to connect learning within the first week of school

Activity 1:

You will show what you know and how you currently add movement to your lessons.

https://padlet.com/amymccomas/movement

Activity 2:

You will uncover research related to movement and learning.

https://infograph.venngage.com/p/127006/why-move

Activity 3: 

You will participate in several movement activities to discover how you can boost the learning capacity of your students.

https://www.goosechase.com/

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