A Moving Body, A Thinking Brain | Teaching Channel

Educators will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical roles of movement and play in the healthy development of children from PreK to 3rd grade. Explore the Kinetic Scale and see what it means for kids to learn their body from the “top down” and “inside out,” and why they must master movement before they can focus on academics. Rely on research-based real-life examples, action-filled ideas, and best practices, all designed to ensure students can learn and grow to their full potential. Discover how a moving child is a learning child in this colorfully captivating course that relies on the vibrant course text you will keep on your shelf for years to come. 

This course is part of an Early Childhood Learning Pathway/Certificate bundle in partnership with American College of Education and Augustana University. Visit our Certificate page to learn more.