Movement and learning connection

1. How are movement and learning connected?
2. How does movement affect learning?
3. What is learning through movement called?
4. What role does movement play in learning?

How are movement and learning connected?

Movement enhances the development of the neural connections in the brain, which enhances the child's ability to learn. The decade of the brain has enabled us to demonstrate through research that cognitive connections and academic success can be improved through movement and play activity.

How does movement affect learning?

Studies suggest that regular physical activity supports healthy child development by improving memory, concentration, and positive outlook. For example, researchers found that children who had an opportunity to run for 15 to 45 minutes before class were less distracted and more attentive to schoolwork.

What is learning through movement called?

Creative Learning through Movement (CLTM) is a somatic approach to social-emotional learning for children which integrates motor, cognitive, and social-emotional learning. Classes are based on experiential learning– exploring, discovering and creating through movement.

What role does movement play in learning?

Research suggests that promoting movement and activity in young children can help increase memory, perception, language, attention, emotion and even decision making. When language is combined with movement, learning increases 90 percent. Movement has also been shown to help calm and promote alertness in infants.