There are many different ways to help make learning more active and interactive. Here are 13 ways to get started:
1. Arrange physical activities around the learning environment. This can be as simple as having students move around during lectures or creating a “play zone” in the library where kids can have fun while studying.
2. Incorporate movement into regular homework assignments. This can be as simple as having students complete a physical activity as part of their homework or as complex as incorporating movement into a more comprehensive assignment.
3. Have students create movement-based learning materials. This can be as simple as creating a timeline or map of a historical event incorporating movement or as complex as creating a multimedia presentation integrating movement.
4. Encourage movement during group work. This can be as simple as having students move around while working on group projects or as complex as incorporating movement into more interactive group work activities.
5. Move a part of quizzes and tests. This can be as simple as having students complete a physical activity as part of a quiz or test or as complex as incorporating movement into more comprehensive test questions.
6. Incorporate movement into classroom discussions. This can be as simple as having students move around during class discussions or as complex as incorporating movement into more interactive classroom discussions.
7. Encourage movement during teacher-led instruction. This can be as simple as having students stand when their teacher presents information or as complex as incorporating movement into more interactive teacher-led instruction.
8. Have students create movement-based portfolios. This can be as simple as creating a portfolio that includes photos or videos of movement-based projects or as complex as creating a more comprehensive movement-based portfolio.
9. Have students use movement as a means of self-expression. This can be as simple as incorporating movement into creative writing assignments or as complex as incorporating movement into more expressive art projects.
10. Encourage movement during extracurricular activities. This can be as simple as incorporating movement into after-school programs or as complex as incorporating movement into more involved extracurricular activities.
11. Have students participate in physical activity assessments. This can be as simple as having students complete a physical activity assessment as part of their health class or as complex as incorporating movement into more comprehensive physical activity assessments.
12. Encourage movement throughout the school year. This can be as simple as incorporating movement into morning announcements or as complex as incorporating movement into a more comprehensive school-wide movement program.
13. Use movement to promote collaboration. One way to use movement to promote collaboration is through group work activities. Group work activities allow students to work together and share ideas.Movement can be a great way to help learners engage with learning. It can help them stay engaged and motivated and provide them with additional physical activity that can help them keep their health in check.
