Connell, Gill
A Moving Child is a Learning Child
- ISBN 13:
- 9781575424354
- author:
- Connell, Gill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 18 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Families & Parents, Raising Children,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Moving Child Is a Learning Child: Unlocking the Power of Movement in Early Childhood. This engaging resource explores the vital connection between physical activity and learning in young children. Grounded in current research, it introduces the Kinetic Scale, a visual map that helps identify each child's unique active learning needs from birth to age 7. The book provides actionable tips, games, and demonstrative diagrams to support healthy development, along with downloadable digital content featuring printable charts, activities, and a PowerPoint presentation for professional development. A comprehensive final section offers easy-to-implement activities tailored to the Kinetic Scale. By understanding how movement affects learning, teachers, parents, and caregivers can create a balanced environment that fosters growth, movement, and cognitive development in children.