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Learning Through Movement: Active Play for Early Learners
Slide2Designed to Move
Slide3Introductions……Who’s in the room?What will be asked of you?
Slide4Why play?Physical DevelopmentCognitive DevelopmentPlay builds executive function.Self-control and management & complex cognitive behavior.Social DevelopmentCooperation, negotiation, conflict resolution, rules formation
Emotional Development
Self regulation, joy, empathy, persistence, resilience, self-confidence, impulse control
Slide5Why integrate physical activity?Students need time to move.Improves on-task behavior, focus and attention.Getting out the wiggles, or an energizer!Kinesthetic learning is effective.
Active students learn better.
Physically active individuals perform better in school.
There is a direct correlation between fitness and academic performance.
Slide6Learning Readiness
Slide7Active Students Learn BetterExercise activates the brain’s executive function and prepares the brain to engage in memory and attention.Exercise stimulates motivation.Exercise
leads to increased levels of BDNF, ‘growing’ neurons.
Exercise is directly linked to a larger hippocampus, improving memory.
Our
bodies and brains are designed to move.
Slide8Cross-lateralizationLazy 8 activitesCross-walks – hand/elbowWindmillGrapevineNose, ear switch
Switch
Scarves, ribbons
Ball passing
Slide9"In order for children to learn, they need to be able to pay attention. In order to pay attention, we need to let them move."Angela Hanscom
Slide10Slide11When and whyPreparing your brain for learning..we just did this!Brain Energizers
Proactive
Focused Learning Potential = Age ±2 minutes
1-2 minutes of activity for 20 minutes instruction
2
breaks/50 minute lesson to maximize learning
15-2-15-2-15
Supports a culture of health
Creating class cohesion
Review content
Teach content
Slide12Management StrategiesConsistent entry Consistent transition back to taskBreathingHook-upsCalming Techniques
Yoga poses, Balloons, Squeezes, Dots
Slide13SafetyRulesCheck for UnderstandingAdequate SpaceFall Zones
Slide14Slide15Motor Skill DevelopmentBalance HoppingWalkingRunningSkip/gallopOverhand throwUnderhand throw
Kicking
Striking
Slide16Let’s move!https://app.gonoodle.com/channels/koo-koo-kanga-roo/ninja-training?s=category&t=Cross%20Lateral%20Skills
Slide17Academic Brain IntegrationsLetter, number, color findWord of the DayMagic WordHandwriting TasksSight Words – Toss or SwatGeometry – Shape tracing
Counting, skip counting
Bizz-Buzz
Gotcha
Switches
Slide18Indoor ActivitesBalance Beams ~TapeSocksObstacle CourseBody HandwritingScavenger HuntA-B-C
Relays – Cards, Fruit & Vegetable sorting
Yoga
Slide19Activity ConsiderationsNon-exclusionAcademic IntegrationTransition
Slide20Recess
Slide21Why Recess?“Minimizing or eliminating recess can negatively affect academic achievement as growing research links recess to improved physical health, social skills and cognitive development.”American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement: The Crucial Role of Recess in School
, January 2013
Slide22Why Recess?UN recognizes play as one of children’s universal rights.
Slide23Studies have proven….“Exercise benefits the brain even before it benefits the body.” Blaydes & Mitchell (2012)
Slide24Learning readinessBeyond pencils and paper.Students who are active at recess return to the classroom with “increased cognition, motivation focus and overall readiness to learn.” (Benham,
Ciotto
&
Fede
, 2014)
Slide252 types of playStructuredIntentionally planned and facilitatedUnstructured
Free play, self-directed and intrinsically motivated
Builds executive function
Predictor of school success
Balancing structured & unstructured = MVPA
Slide26IntensityModerate to Vigorous Physical Activity Defined4 levelsStandard/Best Practice120 minutes/day90 minutes/day of outside play
Slide27PlayThrough play children developLanguageMotor SkillsSocial SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict Resolution
Relationships
Stress Management Skills
Slide28Why kids don’t engage Students who don’t participate often lack:Social SkillsSelf EsteemMotor SkillsKnowledgeChoices
Equipment
Social or Physical Safety
Slide29Make it a Great Recess!TimeSpaceSpace managementAge appropriate rotations within the spaceGames
Knowledge
Variety
Equipment
Slide30Make it a Great Recess!RulesSimpleConsistentSafe alternatives
Staff
Model active behavior
Student Empowerment
Engage Student Leaders
Student-led conflict resolution
Slide31Make it a Great Recess!School EnvironmentStudents feel safeRecognition plan for positive, inclusive behavior
High-fives and fist bumps
Alternative activities, positive reinforcement
Indoor Recess Plan
Slide32StrategiesConsistent rulesSafety educationFocus on inclusionInstruction in game play/rulesEncourage/Teach skill developmentProvide ideas/equipment
Slide33What can YOU do?Bring a new skill.Gross motor activities.Be a champion for the kids. Encourage activity.Celebrate Successes.
Provide opportunities
Slide34Reasonable Balance
Structure
Free Play
Slide35IdeasChallenge the students to bring a new game.Dance – Dance –DanceLine Up Activities Do as I say, Do as I do
Simon Says
What time is it Mr. Fox
Walking/running club
Slide36ResourcesActionforhealthykids.orgnamastekid.comGo Noodle
ABC For Fitness, David Katz
Pelinks4u.org
Pecentral.org
Focused Fitness.org
Playworks.org
http
://www.playworks.org/playbook/games
Activelivingresearch.org
Benham, E.,
Ciotto
, C., &
Fede
, M. (2014, Dec.)
LEARN TO MOVE, Move to Learn.
Principal Leadership
, 15(4) 40-44.
Stay Active!
Dianna Harrington
dharrington@esd101.net
(509) 789-3605
Slide37Are You Fully Charged?…are your students?MeaningInteractionsEnergy
Rath
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Are You Fully Charged?: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life
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Slide38Leading By ExampleWhat change will you make to your daily routine that shows others you value putting your own health first?How can you influence each student’s health and well-being in the classroom?What will you do to engage parents in the conversation about energizing kids beyond the school day?
Slide39Sharing Successes What have you implemented in your classroom to improve student health, nutrition or well-being?How have you engaged parents in the conversation?Share a physical activity best practice.How do you integrate nutrition education into the day?
Slide40Parent EngagementFamily game night Relay Games Hoola
Hoop Pass
Balancing
Large Group Games
Sock Tag
Clean Your Room
Circuits
Tossing bean bags at a target
Bowling
Balancing
Showcase students dancing
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