1st Edition

Learning Through Movement in the K-6 Classroom Integrating Theater and Dance to Achieve Educational Equity

By Kelly Mancini Becker Copyright 2023
220 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

220 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

220 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

This book offers a creative and practical guide for K-6 teachers on how to effectively integrate movement into the curriculum to increase student engagement, deepen learning, improve retention, and get kids moving during the school day. Chapters offer concrete ideas for integrating creative movement and theater into subjects such as math, science, literacy, and social studies. Drawing on two... Read more

1. Introduction: Let’s Get this Moving!  2. Getting Ready to Move  3. Setting the Stage for Success  4. Leaping for Literacy  5. Moving Through History 6. Moving Math 7. Science in Motion: Don't Lose STEAM!  8. Moving Toward Authentic Assessments Using the Arts

Biography

Kelly Mancini Becker, Ed.D, is an educator, researcher, and performing artist, currently teaching preservice teachers at The University of Vermont, USA, how to integrate the arts into classroom instruction. She provides professional development for schools, coaching for inservice teachers, and curriculum for arts integrated programming