Movement in the classroom

Teachers are sometimes looking for movement and activity videos that they can use in the classroom. They may need movement ideas for throughout the day when kids need a brain break or they may want to start the day with a movement activity. Other times, kids need a movement “wake up” midway through the day ... Read more

Since 2015 I’ve taught high schoolers 90 minute classes in a small trailer. Believe me when I say, movement is a necessity. It was one of the first things I realized transitioning from teaching 50 …

Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.

Incorporate meaningful movement throughout your lessons in the classroom to improve engagement and skill retention!

Although "practice makes perfect," it doesn't have to be boring. Find 6 ways to make lessons more engaging with movement in the classroom.

Using a movement code word is a great way to prevent your students from moving before you're done giving directions. This simple classroom management strategy can be used any time of the year. This post has all the information you'll need to get started. #movementcodeword #classroommanagement

Kids need to MOVE! But, it can be so hard to make time for movement in daily instruction. Here are some tips to incorporate movement in the classroom.

Channel students' energy by incorporating opportunities for movement into your lessons. In this #2ndaryELA Twitter chat, middle and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed active learning, including movement in the classroom and layouts that accommodate it, games, hands-on activities, and technology that helps to engage students. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

Teachers can effectively incorporate movement into their classroom routines with these super simple, low prep activities.