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Movement for Learning Minds

Movement for Learning Minds. Inspired by Brain Gym and Ready Bodies Learning Minds. Hope Edwards, OTR, APE Brittany Ortiz, OTS. Do you need this program in your classroom?. Scheduled movement breaks for gaining attention and focus to support learning. Structured movement breaks.

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Movement for Learning Minds

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  1. Movement for Learning Minds Inspired by Brain Gym and Ready Bodies Learning Minds Hope Edwards, OTR, APE Brittany Ortiz, OTS

  2. Do you need this program in your classroom? Scheduled movement breaks for gaining attention and focus to support learning

  3. Structured movement breaks • Brain pathways continue to develop • Prepares the brain for optimal learning • Attention and focus • Sensory regulation through movement • Brain and body communication

  4. Will this work for me? • Brief – before or during lessons • Little space/equipment required • Performed in whole group, but benefits each individual person

  5. What does the research say? • Stress • Adrenaline increases • Blood flows away from the brain • Breathing • Increases oxygen • Decreases heart rate • Decreases anxiety • Stretching • Relaxes muscles • Moves needed fluids to the brain • Water • Improves electrolyte balance • Enhances brain/body connections

  6. Crossing midline • Right and Left sides of the brain • Each side controls different skills • Bilateral integration • Integrate both sides of the body simultaneously to improve communication • Learning is easier

  7. Other midlines • Front and back • Over-focused – try too hard; frustration • Under-focused – inattentive; hyperactive • Upper and lower • Fight/flight • Emotional regulation

  8. What can we do? • Scheduled movement breaks • Teach a couple every week or so • Prior to seated, focused tasks • During lessons • Hallway • Transitions

  9. References • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSVQtMsqWkM • Zone’in Programs, Inc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw9yZ7EIVf4 • Brain Gym by Paul E. and Gail L. Dennison • RBLM-A Key to Academic Success 2nd Edition by Athenia Oden • RBLM-Lab Activity and Program Guide 2nd Edition by Athenia Oden

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