| Description |
xii, 324 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Introducing the Kinetic Scale"--Cover. |
| Summary |
"This book explains the learning link between the body and the brain and what early childhood educators and caregivers can do to guide it. The authors discuss children's movement and introduce the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders. Includes tips, activities, and PowerPoint presentation"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 317) and index. |
| Contents |
Movement matters -- Introduction to movement : how the body teaches the brain -- Containerized kids -- How movement helps unlock the brain for learning -- A moving child -- How a moving child develops -- The origins of movement : primitive and postural reflexes -- The origins of learning : the senses -- The senses : sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch -- The sense of balance : the vestibular system -- The sense of intuition : proprioception -- The origins of independence : the motor tools -- Power : beyond gross motor skills -- Coordination : the midlines, body rhythm, and temporal awareness -- Control : beyond fine motor skills -- Language : the bridge to formal learning -- Verbal and physical language -- Music and movement -- Directionality : the road to symbolic language -- A learning child -- Kinetic development : a balancing act -- Creating a kinetic classroom -- The zone of uncertainty : managing safety -- Put it in play -- The balance of play -- Moving and learning play -- Big moves and big ideas -- Quiet concentration -- Effective playmating -- Smart steps -- Introducing smart steps -- The activities : smart steps at play. |
| Subject |
Movement education.
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Learning -- Physiological aspects.
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Thought and thinking -- Physiological aspects.
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| Added Author |
McCarthy, Cheryl.
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| ISBN |
9781575424354 (pbk.) |
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1575424355 (pbk.) |
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