Hey Y’all! After that doozy of a blog post last week, I decided to move strategies on how to begin incorporating physical activity to today’s blog to make it easier to absorb and give y’all time to reflect on it. There are so many ways to incorporate physical activity in the classroom whether through movement […]
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Back at it today to discuss how school-based physical therapists use the principles & framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in their practice. Remember UDL is a framework based on scientific research about how human beings learn that seeks to optimize teaching & learning for all individuals. While I am not an educator or
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What is Movement Based Learning? Movement based learning is a concept that involves active movement or physical activity to keep the student engaged and to improve retention of the information. Last week I introduced the topic of movement based learning and this week I want to discuss the advocacy and science behind it. As a
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The Legal Standard I want to discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which is a growing concept in the field of education. The concept of universal design originated in the field of architecture & design with accessibility to buildings when the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was established as law. There are 5
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Mid-Semester Check In It’s hard to believe that it’s already October! We’ve had a chance to get settled into the school year by now and we’ve made some great relationships with our students. Now that we understand the students we have this year, it’s a great time to check in with ourselves and reflect on
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Summer is right around the corner! While most kids are itching for school to be over, this time can often be a headache for parents to figure out childcare or other ways for their kids to stay active & entertained. Don’t stress, I’ve got you covered! All of these summer gross motor activities are outdoors
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