"The techniques in this program have helped my daughter gain concentration and balance, which has helped her growth in other areas of learning as well."

Tina K. Jones,
Parent and School Board Trustee

   
     

 

Children whose needs are met in all three areas are joyful learners who thrive in educational settings. S'cool Moves for Learning explores why some children struggle in the academic setting, and offers effective ways to assist children in removing blocks to achieving their full potential. The Minute Moves included can be used to improve children's learning in minutes a day. Teachers and students become more focused and energized.

S'cool Moves for Learning

Table of Contents

Dedication

iii

Forward

ix

Acknowledgements

xi

Introduction

xiii

Chapter 1

The Integrated Learner

1

The Movement-Learning Connection

2

Chart of Behavior: Seeking Connections

6

The Learning Pyramid: The Body-Mind Connection

12

Dimensions of Space: The World Connection

20

Bonding: The Emotional-Heart Connection

23

Chapter 2

S'cool Moves for Learning: An Overview

25

Minute Moves for the Classroom

26

Minute Moves Chart

27

One Minute Warm-up for Reading

28

One Minute Warm-up for Writing

29

Tilling the Soil for Small Groups or Individualized Programs

30

Referring Students

31

S'cool Moves for Learning Referral

32

Program Development

33

Developmental Sequencing

33

Observing Compensating Behavior

34

Integrating the Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic Systems

36

Chapter 3

The Small Group Design

37

What is Needed for Small Groups and Individualized Sessions?

38

Incorporating Small Groups into the Daily Routine

38

Individualized Programs

40

Organizational Tips

40

Completing the Program

40

Certificate of Participation

42

S'cool Moves for Learning Summary Chart of Movements

43

Chapter 4

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)-Survival Systems: Setting the Foundation for Learning

45

Chart of Behavior Review: ANS-Survival

46

Student Profile: ANS-Survival Level

47

Strategies for Success: ANS-Survival

48

Movements for the Teacher and Students

50

Chapter 5

Sensation: Processing Information Through all the Senses

53

Chart of Behavior Review: Sensation

54

Student Profile: Sensation

55

Strategies for Success: Sensation

56

Integrative Movements and Activities

57

Chapter 6

Posture: Balance and Muscle Tone Needed for Academics

63

Chart of Behavior Review: Posture

64

Student Profile: Posture

>65

Strategies for Success: Posture<

66

Integrative Balance Movements

68

Chapter 7

Body Image: Staying Centered While the World Around Us Changes

75

Chart of Behavior Review: Body Image

76

Student Profile: Body Image

77

Strategies for Success: Body Image

78

Integrative Movements and Activities

79

Chapter 8

Laterality: The Internal Sense of Having Two Sides of the Body that Work Separately and Together

83

Chart of Behavior Review: Laterality

84

Student Profile: Laterality

85

Strategies d for Success: Laterality

86

Integrative Movements and Activities

87

Chapter 9

Directionality: Knowing the Left From the Right and Other Directional Terms

99

Chart of Behavior Review: Directionality

100

Student Profile: Directionality

101

Strategies for Success: Directionality

102

Integrative Movements and Activities

104

Chapter 10

Pre-Academics: Integrating the Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic Systems for Learning

105

Chart of Behavior Review: Pre-Academics

106

Student Profile: Pre-Academics

107

Strategies for Success: Pre-Academics

108

Auditory-Visual-Motor Activities

111

Vision Activities

112

Eye-Hand Coordination and Visual-Motor Activities

115

Chapter 11

Academics: Putting All the Pieces Together

119

Student Profile: Academics

120

Strategies for Success: Academics

121

Integrating Academics into S'cool Moves for Learning: A Matter of Creativity

122

Tying up Loose Ends-Talking with Specialists

125

Chapter 12

Conclusion: Some Final Thoughts

137

Ashley's Story

138

Building a Solid Learning Foundation at Home and School

142

Appendix A

Statistical Data 1995-2000

145

School Demographics

146

Program Design

146

School Improvement Program (SIP)

147

Title I

149

The Integrated Motor Activities Screening (IMAS)

151

Appendix B

The Integrated Motor Activities Screening (IMAS)

157

Using the IMAS to Compliment Reading Programs

158

IMAS Student Data Summary Chart

161

Relationship of IMAS Items to the Learning Pyramid

162

IMAS Assessment Items and Classroom Implications

163

Appendix C

Margot Heiniger and Shirley Randolph's Work

167

The Tree of Learning

168

The Pyramid of Learning

169

Chapter Reference Notes

171

References

174

Learning Resources

177

For More Information

178

Music Selections

180

Index

182