Movement+in+the+Classroom

MOTORVATORS: Often when I child is moving or fidgeting in his/her seat it means that the child is trying hard to concentrate and may just need a movement break in order to continue concentration in the classroom. During class it isn't easy just to drop everything and go outside for movement. Attached are some ideas for movement that can and will be used in the classroom. These movement ideas are called "motorvators". These motorvators are simply small movement breaks to be used anytime and anywhere. Many of the examples in the attachment are for younger children, but I've found great ways to adapt these quick movement breaks to meet the needs of third graders.



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gonoodle.com is a phenomenal resource for movement in the classroom. I stumbled upon this site last year and have loved it ever since. There are short movement breaks like yoga moves led by Maximo, Zumba, indoor recess activities, Fresh Start Fitness, and Kids Bop dances. My students last year absolutely loved these opportunities for movement in the classroom and I know your child will as well!

Move-to Learn Activities Attached is the Kinetic Scale which can help when planning activities in the classroom. A child's senses, balance, intuition, power, coordination and control all come together to make the Kinetic Scale of movement. In the attachment you'll see movement opportunities listed under each of these subheadings which will be used as a guide for movement in the classroom.