A Moving Child is a Learning Child
How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Published:28th Nov '13
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In order to learn, kids need to move! Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders that fits each child s individual timetable. Teachers, parents, and caregivers will find a wealth of information, actionable tips, and games they can use to support children s healthy development all presented in a lively, full-color format with demonstrative diagrams and photos. A final section offers easy-to-implement activities geared to the Kinetic Scale.Downloadable digital content includes printable charts, games, and activities from the book plus a PowerPoint presentation for professional development, parent handouts, and bonus activities. An ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and trainers.Introducing the Kinetic Scale unique framework encompassing all the elements of movement: reflexes, sensory tools (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, and intuition), motor tools (power, coordination, and control), and language based on six stages of movement development from birth to age 7: snugglers, squigglers, stompers, scampers, scooters, and skedaddlers designed to foster a balanced diet of physical activity that helps each child move, grow, and learn on the child s individual timetable
"This valuable research demonstrates that the way children learn best is through interaction and movement . . . [A Moving Child Is a Learning Child] helps adults understand why children don't sit still, run, jump, skip and fidget . . . and why it is so critically important to their brain development and learning!"--Deborah McNelis, acclaimed author of The Brain Development Series and founder of Brain Insights
ISBN: 9781575424354
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336 pages