Abstract
Movement is necessary to keep kids focused. If they sit in one place for too long, for more than 10 or 15 minutes, they may get uncomfortable and start moving around. The author gives a great example of how he involved movement in one of his classrooms. It motivated a struggling student to approach a problem in a different way, therefore helping the student to understand it better. It is a great technique for turning abstract concepts into physical experiences. He provides both subject-specific examples and general examples for all classrooms.
Reflection
I think it is very important to keep students moving throughout the day. Personally, I have a hard time sitting for too long so I can't imagine how hormonal adolescents could handle it. I really liked the technique Wormeli used with his struggling student. I have done similar things in my own math classes and I had a ball. It is a great way of getting students involved and excited about the lesson. Of the suggestions at the end of the chapter, I particularly liked the one using the Summary Ball. It's a fun way of reviewing material from class. I also like the idea about having punctuation marks being represented by body movements.
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