Thoughtful Thursday

July 25, 2024– I’ve got some tips for you today! Moving + learning = healthy kids! Below are some benefits of Movement-based Education like you’ll find in my books Big Hugs for Kids Learn and Move Series!
When we engage our minds and bodies, simultaneously, this promotes:
– active learning
– improves information retention
– helps make meaningful connections between concepts
– Enhances cognitive development – physical activity
– stimulates the brain improving
– problem-solving
– critical thinking
– creativity
– grades
– classroom behavior
– Improves physical health
– stronger bones and muscles
– stronger cardiovascular system
– improved overall health and wellness
This is great information, but what should we do with it? Here’s one easy practical tip you and your child(ren) you CAN do right now wherever you are! Do one of the BIG HUGS from BIG HUGS for Kids – Learn and Move Book Series! Challenge each other while allowing everyone to do the move his/her own way; do the moves fast, slow, timed, standing, sitting… it doesn’t matter. The key is to MOVE!
Click here to learn more about BIG HUGS for Kids – Learn and Move Series: Book 1 and Book 2

For more information and guidelines on movement for children: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., memory), and classroom behaviors (e.g., on-task behavior)… Click to read more