Liz Odell Howe

Liz Odell Howe

Engage Students: Incorporate Movement and Multi-Sensory Learning

This image was created with ChatGPT 4o and manually cropped and labeled. The first panel on the left shows a woman facing forward with arms at her sides. It is labeled "Extension" near the top of the panel. The second panel shows the same woman, again facing forward with arms from the shoulders to elbow resting at her side, but the elbows to the finger tips are bent upwards with the hands near the shoulders. It is labeled "Flexion".

Are you noticing students struggling to stay focused during your class? The secret to better attention, memory, and productivity is easier than you think: movement. This article covers three simple strategies you can use in your classroom today that can help transform your classroom engagement. Incorporating physical activity into your teaching not only has the potential to make your class more interesting and engaging, but also help boost cognitive function and student engagement.