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The authors talk about the importance of exercise in improving memory and concentration. It helps with brain development (especially executive function) and emotional well being. They note that since the 1980's children play less (less PE, less recess, less outdoor freedom) and in those years the diagnosis of ADHD has gone way up. They make a convincing argument for finding ways to allow kids to move in the classroom and they give lots of different strategies and activities to do so.
The authors talk about the importance of exercise in improving memory and concentration. It helps with brain development (especially executive function) and emotional well being. They note that since the 1980's children play less (less PE, less recess, less outdoor freedom) and in those years the diagnosis of ADHD has gone way up. They make a convincing argument for finding ways to allow kids to move in the classroom and they give lots of different strategies and activities to do so.
The layout of this book makes it easy to find the info you want. Each chapter starts with a couple of pages of information about the way the brain works and then gives you several strategies to work on the area being discussed.
The layout of this book makes it easy to find the info you want. Each chapter starts with a couple of pages of information about the way the brain works and then gives you several strategies to work on the area being discussed.
Part 1 explains the theory behind the need for movement in students' lives (in and out of the classroom).
Part 1 explains the theory behind the need for movement in students' lives (in and out of the classroom).
Part 2 gives teachers ideas for setting up their classroom to make movement part of our students' day. From furniture, to an exercise corner, to tech that keeps us moving.
Part 2 gives teachers ideas for setting up their classroom to make movement part of our students' day. From furniture, to an exercise corner, to tech that keeps us moving.
Part 3 introduces oodles of activities to help with the different areas that should concern us: managing stress, helping students focus, promoting teamwork, etc.
Part 3 introduces oodles of activities to help with the different areas that should concern us: managing stress, helping students focus, promoting teamwork, etc.
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