A Moving Child Is a Learning Child

A Moving Child Is a Learning Child
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Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9781575426303
ISBN-13 : 1575426307
Rating : 4/5 (307 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Moving Child Is a Learning Child by : Gill Connell

Download or read book A Moving Child Is a Learning Child written by Gill Connell and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to learn, kids’ need to move! Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders that fits each child’s individual timetable. Teachers, parents, and caregivers will find a wealth of information, actionable tips, and games they can use to support children’s healthy development—all presented in a lively, full-color format with demonstrative diagrams and photos. A final section offers easy-to-implement activities geared to the Kinetic Scale. Downloadable digital content includes printable charts, games, and activities from the book plus a PowerPoint presentation for professional development, parent handouts, and bonus activities. An ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and trainers.Introducing the Kinetic Scale unique framework encompassing all the elements of movement: reflexes, sensory tools (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, and intuition), motor tools (power, coordination, and control), and language based on six stages of movement development from birth to age 7: snugglers, squigglers, stompers, scampers, scooters, and skedaddlers designed to foster a balanced diet of physical activity that helps each child move, grow, and learn on the child’s individual timetable


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