404 deskside activities for energetic kids by Davis, Barbara, 1953 February 16- instant download

404 deskside activities for energetic kids by Davis, Barbara, 1953 February 16- instant download

xxvi, 145 pages : 23 cm, Designed to help K-3 teachers deal with restless, energetic students including those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, this book contains quick movement breaks that can be used between other classroom activities to minimize disruptions and maintain a positive learning environment for all students. The activities, labeled according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, include shape recognition, stretching and relaxing, pantomime and imagination movements, balancing, and team relays, \"Ages 3 through 9\"--Cover, Includes bibliographical references (page 142), \"Movement breaks to keep kids' attention in the classroom\"--Cover, Why use deskside activities? -- The teacher's role -- Teaching styles -- Children's learning styles -- How to use this book -- Key to the icons used in the activities -- Shape recognition and replication -- Wake up, shake, stretch, and strengthen -- Creativity with the body -- Sports and gymnastics -- Rhythm, math, and science