A Moving Child Is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7)
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1575424355 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An absolute must-read!" according to Lawrence J. Cohen. I have followed Gill Connell’s work for years, thanks to her excellent blog, Moving Smart. So I was thrilled to read her new book, A Moving Child is a Learning Child. It is jam-packed with clear explanations of the power of movement and play, and also jam-packed with activities to promote learning and development.I believe this book can revolutionize the way we help children who have trouble focusing, paying attention, or sitting still. In short, they need to move more, not be punished for fidgeting and distractibility. The au. An Outstanding Read. Sian As the director of a pre-school, this incredible book has helped shape our school's philosophy, purpose and teaching approach. As educators, at times we are too often focussed on the outcomes of what children should be learning, and forget to place an equal, if not greater weight, on how children naturally learn and grow. This book will broaden the mind of any parent or adult, through its common sense, step by step chapters, be prepared to be taken on a fascinating journey of 'aha!' and light bulb moments. For my teaching team alone. "Delighted!" according to Janet Channon. What an awesome book! I have worked with Gill over the years and now, with this book, the rest of the world can enjoy the wonderful knowledge and expertise she shares. Go for it! You will not be disappointed with this book. Filled with wonderful photos, graphics and colour, this book is a delight from cover to cover. The topic of brain development in young children is huge but Gill and Cheryl make it a pleasure to understand. These days as the world of children is changing quickly this book reminds us of what nature intends for our
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 dig
“Everyone knows that a healthy diet is important for a growing child, but did you know that physical activity is absolutely essential for brain development? Many don’t, but Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy aim to fix that with A Moving Child Is a Learning Child With a wealth of information and a plethora of ideas for implementation, this book is a must-read for parents as well as anyone working with young children.”—San Francisco Book Review