What is movement-based learning?

There is a well-known understanding that movement helps stimulate brain growth. We can see this in the classroom while teaching new songs and chants that involve movement. Students are likely to quickly pick up words and phrases when paired with hand motion or...

Reserving physical activity for the playground or when kids are in physical education is no longer standard practice. Research shows that connecting physical activity with learning improves student comprehension and retention of information. Incorporating movement with learning each day also...

After teaching little learners for the past few years, I know how hard it is to keep their focus and attention all day long. It is really hard for our youngest students to stay seated at their desks for long periods of time! As a kindergarten teacher, I have found it so important to incorporate...