"The review of research leads to a theoretical model of literacy learning and development as an interactive process. Research supports the view of the child as an active constructor of his or her own learning. The principle of learning is that children are active learners, drawing on social and physical experience as well as culturally transmitted knowledge to construct their own understandings of the world around them."

Reference: Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Young Children
Joint position statement from the International Reading Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

S'cool Moves aligns with 21st Century Skills

The Behavioral Influences on Reading Achievement
by Debra Em Wilson, Doctoral Candidate

Workshop Research Handouts
Spring 2009

Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Fall 2007 Research Brief

Research Data
Debra Em Wilson, 2006

PT CEU References
Collaboration Between Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants:Fostering the Development of the Preferred Relationship Within a Classroom Setting
Margaret M Plack, Susan Williams, Donna Miller, Fareen Malik, et al. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. St. Louis:
Spring 2006, Vol. 20, Iss. 1;pg. 3, 11 pgs

Evaluation of postural stability in children: Current theories and assessments tool
Sarah L Westcott, Linda Pax Lowes, Pamela K Ritchardson. Physical Therapy. Washington: Jun 1997. Vol. 77, Iss. 6; pg. 629, 17 pgs

Vestibulo-ocular Physiology Underlying Vestibular hypofunction
Michael C Schubert, Lloyd B Minor. Physical Therapy. Washington: Apr 2004. Vol. 84, Iss. 4; pg. 373, 13 pgs

Building strong bones begins in childhood
Anonymous. Physical Therapy. Washington: 2001. pg. 12, 2 pgs

The role of vision and spatial orientation in the maintenance of posture
Michael G Wade, Graeme Jones. Physical Therapy. Washington: Jun 1997. Vol. 77, Iss. 6; pg. 619, 10 pgs

A longitudinal study of children with Down Syndrome who experienced early intervention programming
Connolly, Barbara H, Morgan, Sam B, Russell, Fay F, Fulliton, William L. Physical Therapy. Washington: Mar 1993. Vol. 73, Iss. 3; pg. 170

Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, ed 2 Marylou Ingles, Physical Therapy. Washington: Jan 2007. Vol. 87, Iss. 1; pg. 117, 2 pgs

Bibliography
Wilson, Debra M. and Heiniger-White, Margot, S'cool Moves for Learning, 2006, Shasta: Integrated Learner Press

Wilson, Debra M., Minute Moves for the Classroom, 2009, Shasta: Integrated Learner Press

Wilson, Debra M., Foundation Moves: Bridging the Readiness Gap, 2009, Shasta: Integrated Learner Press

Michaels-Spivey, Linda & Wilson, Debra M., Power Up! Brain Boost, 2011, Shasta: Integrated Learner Press

Michaels-Spivey, Linda & Wilson, Debra M., Focus Moves, 2007, Shasta: Integrated Learner Press