Ready Set Go!: The Kinesthetic Classroom 2.0

About this book

Use movement to spark learning with this one-stop resource! Kinesthetic education is your answer to brain-friendly fun! Discover hundreds of practical clearly explained movements and activities that rev up your teaching and spark optimal learning. This extensively researched 4-part framework of activities promotes an energized learning environment where mental and emotional growth is met with physical social and cognitive engagement. With little or no equipment and minimal planning time this updated guide will help you: Find tips and information to initiate manage and organize a kinesthetic classroom Build a cohesive and safe learning environment that adapts to grade fitness and ability levels Enhance neural connections with 90-second activities Implement activities for use in teaching core academic content along with music art and health Includes handy checklists case studies a graphic organizer classroom management strategies and more! "Including kinesthetic activities in instruction has an incredible payoff for our students who are already by their very nature kinesthetic learners. The time to become a kinesthetic educator is in fact NOW!" David Argentati Principal Governor Mifflin School District "This book gives us the confidence and ability to incorporate movement music and differentiation with meaning into our classrooms daily. This book will help you change student outcomes while having fun!" Wendy Miller Principal & CEO Challenge Charter School "Building the connection between movement and learning calls for more personalized learning brain friendly environments less recall and more thoughtful application of knowledge optimal conditions for eliciting intelligent behaviors and respectful relationships that honor the learner." Paul ONeill Director of Learning Innovation The American School in Japan