Key Points
This strategy is a classroom activity: an experiment to demonstrate concepts about moving and learning
Plan
- Watch the video on moving and learning
- List any concerns or preconceptions that you have about it, using the initial concerns template
- Use the mythbuster sheet to see common concerns
- Choose two worksheets or desk-based activities for the activity below- tailor this to your class and their age
Do
- Split the class in to two groups
- Group 1 are to sit still for two minutes and then complete the worksheet or task
- Group 2 are to move around for two minutes before they start the worksheet or task
- Then swap, give the class a second worksheet, and have Group 1 move around first and Group 2 stay still
- Ask the students to reflect: what did they notice about doing their work after they had moved around, and when they hadn’t?
- Tell them what you noticed
Assess
- Do you still have any concerns about moving while learning? Consider what things stop you from incorporating movement into the day for the class?
- List them using the remaining concerns template
Review
- Talk about the barriers with your SENCo and colleagues
- For things that could be flexed or changed, particularly structural things, talk to senior leadership about this and see if they will support you to allow changes (you can note down your ideas on the SLT template and take this with you for that conversation)
Resources
Editable PDFs
Related strategies: see also Gauging engagement resources
Video on moving and learning
Initial concerns template