Twenty percent of students in a regular classroom are physical learners. Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence is their strength. Whenever movement is incorporated in learning experiences these students show higher levels of motivation and have greater achievement. Students who are not strong in Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence also benefit. Through awareness and experience these students are åstretched¼ in another way of learning.

Participants in this workshop will learn how to engage children in purposeful learning activities that integrate Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence with the academic curriculum of the classroom.

Teachers will experience first hand how this unique approach will increase motivation and learning and reduce classroom discipline problems.

Topics:

Basic principles of Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Body image and self-esteem

Relationship of perception and movement to cognitive processes

Lesson planning with Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence in mind

Games and activities which educate the mind and body