{"product_id":"a-moving-child-is-a-learning-child-how-the-body-teaches-the-brain-to-think-birth-to-age-7-isbn-9781575424354","title":"A Moving Child Is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to learn, kids’ need to move! Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the\u003cb\u003e Kinetic Scale\u003c\/b\u003e: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders that fits each child’s individual timetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Teachers, parents, and caregivers will find a wealth of information, actionable tips, and games they can use to support children’s healthy development—all presented in a \u003cb\u003elively, full-color \u003c\/b\u003eformat with demonstrative diagrams and photos. A final section offers easy-to-implement activities geared to the Kinetic Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownloadable digital content \u003c\/b\u003eincludes printable charts, games, and activities from the book plus a PowerPoint presentation for professional development, parent handouts, and bonus activities. An ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and trainers.Introducing the Kinetic Scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunique framework encompassing all the elements of movement: reflexes, sensory tools (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, and intuition), motor tools (power, coordination, and control), and language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebased on six stages of movement development from birth to age 7: snugglers, squigglers, stompers, scampers, scooters, and skedaddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigned to foster a balanced diet of physical activity that helps each child move, grow, and learn on the child’s individual timetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | Discover the early learning link between the body and the brain and how to guide this connection in young children | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGill Connell\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally recognized presenter and child development authority, specializing in the foundations of learning through movement and play. She provides developmental expertise to parents, preschools, schools, and companies such as Hasbro, Inc., based on her more than thirty years in preschool and primary education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is the former national director of Gymbaroo Preschool Activity Centers and the founder of Moving Smart, Ltd., which offers resources, tools, trainings, and workshops. She coauthored the book \u003ci\u003eMoving to Learn: An Essential Guide for All Parents, Carers and Educators\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Moving Child is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMove, Play, Learn with Smart Steps: Sequenced Activities to Build the Body and the Brain\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGill lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, and travels regularly to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e is a former vice president of intellectual property development for Hasbro, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is a thirty-year veteran of the world of children’s play, specializing in young children’s storytelling and entertainment. As executive producer, she managed the creative development of properties such as My Little Pony, Candy Land, Mr. Potato Head, and many other beloved children’s icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is currently the creative director at Moving Smart, Ltd. Cheryl lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Figures \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Reproducible Forms \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Marcia Gentry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Giftedness Defined in Diverse Groups \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDefinition of Gifts and Talents\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eIdentifying Giftedness Across Cultural, Linguistic, and Socioeconomic Communities\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTwice-Exceptional Learners: Gifted Students with Learning or Behavior Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Using Brain Research to Improve Differentiation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eBrain Research and Giftedness\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePutting the Research to Practice\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Common Core State Standards and Gifted Education \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHow Common Core State Standards Affect Gifted Students\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eResponding to the Common Core\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eConsiderations in Reframing Curriculum for Gifted Students\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Defensible Programs and Services\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGeneral Characteristics of Gifted Elementary Students\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGeneral Characteristics of Gifted Secondary Students\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGifted Programming Models\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEffective Grouping Practices within Gifted Program Options\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Creating Authentic Honors Courses \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eArticulation: Clearly Defining the Rigors of an Honors Course\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDifferentiating an Honors Course\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAlignment: Effective Practices in Student Selection\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAccountability: Continuous Review for Continuous Improvement\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Changing Roles for Educators of Gifted Students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDefining the Role of the Teacher\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTeacher as Mindset Shifter\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTeacher as Knowledge Guide\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Co-Teaching: A Collaborative Approach to Differentiation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe Roles of Classroom Teacher and Gifted Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCo-Teaching Strategies for Addressing Learning Differences\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCo-Planning Lessons for Gifted Learners\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Understanding and Reversing Underachievement \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDefining Underachievement\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFactors That Influence Academic Achievement Potential Risks for Underachievement\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eReversing Underachievement\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Assessment and the Gifted Learner \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTypes of Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eIntegrating Assessment into Instruction\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUsing Assessment with Gifted Students\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAssessment That Builds Autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGifted Education Specialist: Administrator or Teacher Leader?\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEmbedding Differentiation for Gifted Learners into Classroom Practice\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eInstructional Coaching\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eLesson Study\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Next Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences and Resources \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Everyone knows that a healthy diet is important for a growing child, but did you know that physical activity is absolutely essential for brain development? Many don’t, but Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy aim to fix that with \u003ci\u003eA Moving Child Is a Learning Child\u003c\/i\u003e . . . With a wealth of information and a plethora of ideas for implementation, this book is a must-read for parents as well as anyone working with young children.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Moving Child Is a Learning Child\u003c\/i\u003e interprets developmental movements and translates them into their correlating larger skill sets on the path to language, reading, writing, and being a healthy, social child . . . A brilliant read with beautiful photographs, diagrams, and layout.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“This groundbreaking book introduces a tool that supports the full, natural development of movement and learning in young children, enabling teachers, parents, and caregivers to facilitate learning through active play while respecting each child’s individual needs.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“This valuable research demonstrates that the way children learn best is through interaction and movement . . . [\u003ci\u003eA Moving Child Is a Learning Child\u003c\/i\u003e] helps adults understand why children don’t sit still, run, jump, skip and fidget . . . and why it is so critically important to their brain development and learning!”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy, two highly respected leaders in their fields, have produced a timely book that makes a significant contribution to our understanding of why movement is so vital in young children’s development and learning. This exceptionally informative book will appeal to and be highly useful for parents\/caregivers and anyone who works with or has infants, toddlers, and young children.”\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004806115557,"sku":"NP9781575424354","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/b821735d-a1ce-4818-bdd2-a62f0160c6ef.jpg?v=1762202836","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-moving-child-is-a-learning-child-how-the-body-teaches-the-brain-to-think-birth-to-age-7-isbn-9781575424354","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}