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Applications in the Classroom

Younger students can greatly benefit from engaging in various movement-based activities that reinforce their learning. Brain-based learning advocates for the incorporation of movement in educational settings. According to research from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, one fundamental aspect of brain-based learning is that learning involves the entire body. This means that movement, diet, attention spans, and neurochemicals all play a role in the learning process.

Another crucial principle is that complex learning is enhanced by challenges but hindered by stress. The concept of enrichment suggests that the brain has the capacity to form new connections throughout life, and that challenging and stimulating experiences, coupled with appropriate feedback, are optimal for cognitive development. Furthermore, it's noted that cognitive skills are strengthened by engaging in activities involving music and motor skills.

Supporting these ideas, both the U.S. National Institute of Health and the Mayo Clinic advocate for exercise and movement as effective means to reduce stress levels. Given that elementary-aged children can effectively absorb only 15 to 20 minutes of material at a time, incorporating regular brain breaks into lessons becomes essential. Implementing brain breaks into the classroom routine offers multiple benefits for both students and teachers alike.These breaks not only provide opportunities for learning but also allow students to return to tasks feeling refreshed and energized. For enhanced science and math lessons, educators may consider incorporating Drums Alive Academic Beats for innovative ideas

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A ground breaking method in movement-based instruction is the use of science choreography. Science choreography is a technique that uses movement to teach science. A team of scientists, educators, dancers, and choreographers worked together to develop movement-based activities inspired by dance to teach science concepts. ^[1]

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Integration of Movement in Learning Environments

A study by Vujičić, Peić, and Petrić compares movement-based integrated learning in early childhood education across two groups attending city kindergartens. A group emphasizing movement and a control group with standard integrated learning practices. In the experimental group, the gym is organized to enable children’s exploration, with the teacher taking on an indirect facilitator role, whereas the control group follows traditional teaching methods. Results of the research showed that children in the movement-based group exhibited high levels of engagement, promoting motor skill development and enjoyment in learning, while the control group demonstrated less active participation. A content analysis method analysed the data that was collected through photography and videography. This research highlights the influence of movement-based integrated learning on the quality of the educational process in early-aged children attending city kindergartens, emphasizing the importance of considering physical environments in early education for enhancing learning experiences. ^[2]