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Movement…

Source: Jean Blaydes Madigan

Most important thing to increase learning. What we learn comes through senses and learn through movement.
More movement going on, more likely to stay on task.
Purposeful movement helps students who need to move be more successful with classroom environment.
Active students often moving to help brain focus.
Builds framework for learning. What makes us move, makes us think

Four Developmental Domains and Basic Motor Movements

Physical, emotional, social, cognitive Need balance and environment supporting all Students will understand how to learn, how to be physically fit, how to control emotions, how to get along with others, how to set goals Rolling. Crawling/Walking. Jumping

Information Travels to the Brain

Side to side. Back to front. Up and down
Motor, balance and vestibular must be developed properly i.e. missing crawling
Movement gives opportunity to practice and rewire